The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra returns to St. Anthony’s Church Sunday, December 4, at 4 p.m. for Revere’s annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas†Concert. This year’s concert marks the 35th anniversary of the event, which was first…
Month: November 2011
Creating a Buzz: Looking to Enliven Its Community, Paul Revere School Holds First Annual Scripps Howard Spelling Bee
The Paul Revere School staff might be well versed on education, but administrators took a cue from the past last week to spell out success for their students. Under the guidance of Principal Barbara Kelly, the school registered and paid…
Organizers Still Optimistic About Beachmont Church’s Chances; Will Hold a Mass and Update This Sunday, Nov. 27
Along with Thanksgiving this year comes a good deal of hope for those in Beachmont who are continuing the fight to save their Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Organizer John Verrengia said there would be a Mass on Thanksgiving weekend,…
Trim Costs? for All Trimmings? Forget It; Turkey Day Costs Are Up 13 Percent, Marking the Largest Increase in 26 Years
There’s a lot to be thankful for when living in the United States, but this Thanksgiving, one thing there won’t be a lot of thanks for is the rising price of the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. A recent national survey from…
Thanksgiving 2011
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and we begin to wonder – where has the year gone and my, isn’t it flying by? What has it brought us and do we have anything to give thanks for? For those of…
Police Briefs 11-22-2011
Monday, Nov. 14th Darryln Belliveau, 53, of 18 Burnett Rd, was charged with operating a motor vehicle negligently to endanger, malicious destruction of property over $250, assault and battery on a police officer, and rude and disorderly conduct. Jose Vaquerano,…
Who Will Break Even? Patriots and Vikings Look to Finish 2011 Season with Winning Records
Nothing, and everything, will be on the line when the Revere and Winthrop High football teams clash for the 81st time on Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 a.m. at Miller Field in Winthrop. Neither team has any post-season prospects that are…
Obituaries 11-22-2011
Edith Bevilacqua Longtime head chef at Paul Revere School Edith (Milano) Bevilacqua of Revere died unexpectedly on November 16. She was 86 years old, Mrs. Bevilacqua began her working career as a seamstress and for the last 25 years of…
Giannino Makes History: College Sophomore is the Youngest Person Ever Elected to the City Council
Jessica Ann Giannino made Revere political history in the 2011 election when she became the youngest person ever elected to a councilor-at-large seat on the Revere City Council. Giannino, a 20-year-old sophomore at Salem State College, finished a strong fourth…
Randall Arrested Again; Hearing in Federal Court Reveals Fight with Local Blogger in Coffee Shop
The Federal Courthouse in Boston was transformed into a theatre for Revere-style chicanery on Monday, as former Revere Police officer Todd Randall was ordered held after a hearing that involved an allegation of him fighting with infamous blogger Richard Ireton…
Correggio Will Challenge Morabito’s Win in Recount
The battle is not over in the Council at-large race more than one week after the results were officially posted and the victory parties have long-since died out. At issue will be a recount of the vote concerning the razor-thin,…
Blasé About the Ballots Turnout in Revere Unimpressive
Underlying the excitement of the vote in last Tuesday’s City Election was the absence of a vote, with fewer than 10,000 votes cast in a hotly contested set of elections. On an exceptionally beautiful autumn day, in a race that…
The Mayor-elect: Best Wishes to Dan Rizzo
Beginning in January and for the next four years, Dan Rizzo will be leading this city as its mayor. His victory last week was substantial, revealing that his strength is citywide and that it comes from many different constituencies in…
George Rotondo: We Are Sure to Hear from Him Again
George Rotondo’s retirement from city politics is not what he expected when he was starting out on his mayoral run. He saw himself as the mayor of this city and he worked hard to achieve that end. But when all…
Great Job, RPD Manhole Cover Case is Closed
The Revere Police Department is to be praised for capturing the alleged thief who had been stealing the city’s manhole covers. The police caught him red-handed, arrested him and confiscated a number of manhole covers he had in the back…
Falling to .500: Pats Lose to Masco, Must Beat Winthrop on Thanskgiving to Finish 11 with a Winning Record
The Revere High football team played very well for most of their contest against a formidable Masconomet squad (6-4 overall, 3-1 CAL/NEC 1) Friday evening under the lights of Harry Della Russo Stadium. The Patriots put together some nice drives…
Police Briefs 11-16-2001
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Christopher J. Fisher, 45, of 365 North Shore Rd., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on charges of illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance and resisting arrest. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Michael J. Oldoni, 54,…
Obituaries 11-16-2011
Ann Collins Former Head Secretary of the Mass. Parole Board Ann T. (O’Brien) Collins of Alabama, formerly of Everett and Revere, died on November 10 and fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on November 9. She was 88…
Rizzo Bests Rotondo by a Wide Margin
Dan Rizzo is Revere’s mayor-elect following a strong effort throughout the city which left his challenger George Rotondo 1500 votes behind. The final vote was Rizzo 5429 to Rotondo 3938. Rizzo scored 57% of the vote. Rotondo scored 41%. The…
Rizzo Wins Mayoral Race: City Council Has a Younger Look; Three Newcomers Win At-large Seats
The Council will have a much younger face in 2012 as three candidates under 35 were swept in during a City Council at-large race that was nip and tuck to the very end. The fifth seat in the at-large race…
