Living on Revere Beach or near the Rumney Marsh, there are a lot of unexpected surprises that emerge from nature and such things that go along with a serene landscape. For example, there are coyotes on the Marsh. People on…
Month: January 2013
New Developer Buys Roseland
A New Jersey-based company has acquired the Roseland Development Company and its Overlook Ridge project in North Revere and has aggressive plans to revive several long-stalled Roseland projects. Mack-Cali Realty Corporation of Edison, NJ, announced a barrage of development action…
RHA Officials Surprised By State’s Comments
In a tit-for-tat discussion that has erupted in the newspapers, state housing officials last week went on the attack towards the Revere Housing Authority (RHA) one week after local officials criticized a new plan to regionalize housing authorities. Now, local…
Questions Arise over Construction of Pines Pump Station
Not even one month has gone by in the year and City Councillors have already engaged in a major disagreement over the investigation of the brand new Pines Pump Station. The $1 million station just opened late last year after…
Markey Picking Up Endorsements In Senate Bid
Congressman Ed Markey collected numerous endorsements over the past week in his potential run for U.S. Senate while his only Democratic competition – South Boston Congressman Stephen Lynch – is set to reveal his plans later this week. In a…
The Names Have Changed, but Not the Game of Politics
In the old west of the 1870’s, Judge Roy Bean dispensed justice west of the Pecos with his saying: “We are going to give this man a fair trial before we go out and hang him.†That was his justice…
Police Briefs 01-30-2013
MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Robert J. Madore, 39, of 62A Lincoln St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Edward M. Freni, 39, of Everett, was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Robin Spagnuolo, 52, of 31…
Revere High Sports Roundup
Caramello, Harris spark Revere to 45-42 win over Danvers The Revere High girls basketball team had a tough assignment Friday night, playing a hungry Danvers contingent that is trying to grind out wins for a trip to the State Tournament.…
Obituaries 01-30-2013
Hugh Peter Hanlon Avid Dart Enthusiast, of Wilmington, formerly of Point of Pines Hugh Peter Hanlon of Wilmington, formerly of Revere Point of Pines, died suddenly on Jan 17. He was 58 years old. A graduate of Revere High School,…
On the Parquet Floor
The state champion Revere High School (RHS) Cheerleading Team got to accompany the RHS JROTC to center court at the Boston Celtics game last Wednesday, Jan. 16th. Coach Julianne Esposito, Kristina Russo and local veteran Jamie Chambers accompanied the cheerleaders.
Paul Revere Spelling Bee
First grader Annabella Sandy-Roche pauses to consider how to spell a difficult word at the 2nd Annual Paul Revere School Spelling Bee on Tuesday morning. Fifteen children competed, with fourth grader Ayah Harper winning and moving on to the regional…
State Fires Back at RHA
State housing officials believe there are a number of problems in the operations of the Revere Housing Authority (RHA), and those officials believe the problems would be solved by a proposal to regionalize the state’s 240 housing authorities. About two…
Wants His Dog Back
All Zach Gentile wants is the information from the Revere Police that will help him retrieve his long-lost dog from an unknown man in Beachmont. Sounds a bit ridiculous? Welcome to the world of the City’s stray/lost dog policies –…
Medical Marijuana Shops Likely to Be Blocked in Revere
City councillors are set to hold a public hearing this coming Monday night, Jan. 28th, on an ordinance that would effectively ban medical marijuana dispensaries from locating in Revere – and Council leaders indicated that the ordinance has plenty of…
Casino License Could Have 5 Applicants
There could be as many as five companies vying for a resort casino license in the Greater Boston (Region A) area following the deadline for companies to get in on gaming last Tuesday, Jan. 15th. The Cordish Company of Baltimore…
The Marijuana Dispensary Issue: The Law Has a Good Intent,but It Overall is Not Suitable for Revere
The City Council’s public hearing on Jan. 28th concerning the issue of the new law passed by the voters in November that allows for the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries deserves thoughtful consideration by both residents and our council members.…
A Worthy Memorial: Recognition for the Women Who Served in WWII Long Overdue
The effort by Eileen Merullo and others to ensure that the military service of women in World War II does not go unremembered is one of the most worthy causes to have come along in quite a while. There were…
Remembering Rev. King: A Man Who Stood Up for the Rights of Everybody
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2013 will mark 45 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Police Briefs 01-23-2013
Monday, Jan. 14 Karen Doherty, 43, of 29 School St., was charged with speeding, driving with a suspended license and one warrant. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Jose Marquez-Cornejo, 31, of 595 Revere Beach Parkway, was arrested on one warrant. Jefferey Satterwhite,…
Middle School Girls’ Hoop Team Remain Undefeated
The Revere Middle School girls basketball team remained undefeated with a pair of wins this week, defeating a big and fast Pickering Middle School (Lynn) squad and then taking the measure of Marblehead. In Wednesday’s encounter with Pickering, Coach Palermo’s…