Kindergartner Ayman Said looks frantically for the little white ball in the waving parachute during a game of “mouse†at the Paul Revere School’s Annual Field Day. Several of the Revere elementary schools held their festivities over the last week…
Month: June 2014
SJC Allows Casino Question on State Ballot
Revere voters will go to the polls to vote on casinos for a third time this November – and this time they will be joined by the rest of the state – after the Supreme Judicial Court issued an early…
Future of Northgate Market Basket Uncertain Following Sudden Ouster of Key Executives
The fate of the Market Basket store at Northgate Mall in Revere hangs perilously in the balance this week as the DeMoulas family squabble that started last fall has ratcheted up a notch due to the sudden ouster of the…
Council Okays New City Budget
Revere City Councillors approved the $160.92 million budget on Monday night, but with no small amount of pushback from a vocal – but growing – minority of councillors who are wary of increased spending. At the same time, the Council…
Washington Ave. Projects Gets Favorable Nod
A new building project on Washington Avenue by a former business partner of Mayor Dan Rizzo got a hearing at the Council on Monday night, and most appeared to be warm to the plan. The plan calls for a three-story,…
The SJC Decision
Tuesday’s decision by the Supreme Judiclal Court ordering that the question of whether Massachusetts can issue licenses for casino gambling must be placed before the voters for a referendum in November is one of seismic proportions, with the epicenter situated…
Letter to the Editor
On the Logan Airport health study findings To the Editor: Regarding your story “Officials meet with Massport on Logan Health Study findings†(June 18) I am grateful that Senator Petruccelli, Speaker DeLeo, Rep. Vincent and Rep. Basile are concerned about…
Always Room for Improvement
I guess it’s human nature for people to complain, and students are no different. Kids often complain about something at school. They complain about the little things, the big things and everything in-between. Some topics would catch the attention of…
For Kids Only Afterschool Awarded $100,000 Grant
For Kids Only Afterschool has been selected as one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $100K for 100 program. The non-profit organization was chosen from more than 430 applicants during a very competitive…
Police Briefs 06-25-2014
MONDAY, JUNE 16 Mark R. Orlando, 33, of Boston, was arrested on charges of breaking & entering into a building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony and malicious destruction of properly over $250. Layne Paige McPhail, 31,…
Obituaries 06-25-2014
Grace Marciello Grace R. (Gulla) Marciello of Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on June 23 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. The beloved wife of the late Domenic Marciello, she was the loving…
Power Girls
Senior Softball NEC and Division One North Champions Angela Curtis ,Logan DiCarlo,, Cassandra DiBella,Noelle MacDonald, Lauren Hayes, Stephanie Gregorio was held on Monday afternoon from the High School to Revere City Hall where a banner was unveiled. All the players…
Looking for an Edge: Schools Look to Technology for Early Childhood Learning
Several years ago, when the Revere Public Schools were looking to get an edge, they invested in full-day kindergarten for all students – and the rewards have born out with major awards for the high school recently and students that…
Remembering Revere Firefighters
Fire Capt. Guy Landry, president of the Revere Firefighters Local 926, presents Gail Ciampa the service award in remembrance of her late husband, Firefighter Salvatore G. Ciampa. The award was given during the annual Revere Firefighters’ Memorial Exercises at the…
From Classroom to Revere Council: Giannino Says It’s Time to Slow down
There aren’t many who – in one day – debate the latest methods of elementary education in a college classroom, apply and sell expensive cosmetics at the mall and then take votes on important City ordinances late into the night.…
Officials Meet with Massport on Logan Health Study Findings
Revere’s elected officials and elected officials from neighboring communities met with Massport last week to discuss the recent Logan Health Study findings by the Department of Public Health (DPH). Senator Anthony Petruccelli, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Representative RoseLee…
Bisignani to Resign as Nahant Manager
Former long-time City of Revere Auditor Andrew Bisignani has put in a letter of resignation as Town Administrator in Nahant amidst an investigation into town contracts allegedly awarded improperly to preferred candidates – some of them Revere businesses. The Boston…
Boston given One More Week to Reach Accord
The City of Boston and Mohegan Sun will have another week to work out a surrounding community agreement or face arbitration. On Monday the Massachusetts Gaming Commission granted the city one more week after the deadline to come to a…
Congratulations, Revere Chamber on a Successful Awards Night
The key to a “first annual†awards event becoming an annual event is making sure the inaugural one is a success and that the awards carry much prestige and significance for the individuals and organizations that are recognized. Revere Chamber…
Police Briefs 06-18-2014
MONDAY, JUNE 9 Jomar Sierra, 27, of Boston, was arrested on charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance. TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Vincent Z. Costabile, 23, of 39 constitution…
