Month: January 2015
Police Investigating Shooting of Chelsea Youth on Friday
 Police continue an active investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Andres Jaramillo last Friday morning in his car, which was parked on Garfield Avenue near the Garfield School. A spokesman for the Suffolk County DA said there have been no…
Councillors Meet Despite Snowstorm
 REVERE – Despite the impending snowy weather the city council did meet Monday night to do some business.  The council approved a request for a 34 vehicle underground parking garage at 525 Beach St. The approval was necessary to obtain…
IC Community Demands Meeting with O’Malley on Church’s Overreaction
Nearly 1,000 parents and parishioners from Immaculate Conception (IC) Church and School have officially lodged a petition of protest with the Archdiocese of Boston and Cardinal Sean O’Malley – calling for an immediate meeting with the Cardinal to discuss what…
Luberto’s Makes Seahawk Bet a Reality
Sheriff Steven Tompkins and Revere bakery owner Danny Luberto are betting their tail that the New England Patriots will prevail in this weekend’s Super Bowl – a lobster tail pastry, that is. Tompkins made an official appearance at Luberto’s Bakery…
Police Briefs 01-28-2015
Weekly Crime Report House: 9 Washburn Avenue; Washburn Avenue; Milano Avenue; Kimball Avenue; Tuckerman Avenue; Eaton Street; Francis Street; Walnut Avenue and Newbury Street. Commercial: 0 Motor Vehicle Theft: 6 Marshview Terrace; Hyde Street; Derby Road; *Sigourney Street; Milano Avenue;…
Letter to the Editor
No more cuts Dear Governor Baker, We are writing to urge you not to impose further 9c cuts to elderly home care. On October 19, 2014, Governor Deval Patrick made a total of $2.37 million in 9c cuts to Elder…
Sports 01-28-2015
RHS sports Roundup Lady Patriots win three, now 10-1 The Revere High girls basketball team crunched three more opponents this past week, raising their record to a sterling 10-1 and in the process qualifying for the post-season state tournament. The…
Obituaries 01-28-2015
George James Pickard Of Revere George James Pickard of Revere died on Thursday, January 22. He was the beloved husband of Maida B. (Sacks) Pickard; devoted father of Jon Michael Pickard; loving son of the late Harry and Sally (Bell)…
Revere Girl Scout Troop at Governor’s Office
A group of Revere Girl Scouts got a quick (and unexpected) trip to the corner office last week while touring the State House. Troop leader Stacy Ceren said her charges were taking the standard tour of the capitol when Gov.…
FKO Gets $400,000 Grant for New Building
REVERE – It seems only appropriate that the For Kids Only (FKO)afterschool program receives a $400,000 grant to build a new facility during the program’s 30th anniversary year. The Department of Early Education (EEC) and the Community Economic Development Assistance…
Police Briefs 01-21-2015
ATTEMPTED ARSON CHARGES A Revere man is facing charges after an argument with his wife where he threatened to burn down the house last Wednesday, Jan. 21. Police were called to the residence on Sagamore Street around 11:52 p.m. for…
Local Officials Address Heroin/Opiate Epidemic
We would like to draw your attention to the story about the opiate awareness summit that was held Friday at North Shore Community College in Lynn. It is a fact that this community has been affected by the heroin/opiate epidemic.…
Letter to the Editor
Forbidden: Remembering the Past Working on the Beach Dear Editor: The worst thing about working at Hurley’s Bath House at Revere Beach was not having another carefree summer to do with what I pleased. The best thing – even beyond…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago January 19, 2005 Joe Singer, a Revere native recently returned home after a tour of duty in Afghanistan with the Marines, was attacked by a group of youths a few doors down from his home on…
Police Won’t Seek Charges at IC
Revere Police said on Tuesday afternoon that there would almost certainly be no criminal charges taken out in the investigation into alleged misconduct at Immaculate Conception (IC) School. Furthermore, Police said the situation seemed to be a misunderstanding that got…
Few Things Can Stop Hendershott from Playing in Pro Bowl Football
There are a lot of things that could hold Revere’s Bryanna Hendershott back from the football field, but certainly nothing holds her back when on the field. First of all, football – while more popular with girls now – is…
Sports 01-21-2015
RHS sports Roundup  Lady Patriots roll on, improve to 7-1 mark It was just another week at the office for the juggernaut Revere High girls basketball team, as the Lady Patriots handled two Northeastern Conference opponents with ease. Revere led…
Obituaries 01-21-2015
Howard Cook Owner of Sound and Media Vision on Squire Road, formerly on Shirley Avenue With sadness we inform you of the passing of Howard Cook, husband of Francine Cook and father of Justin Cook and Lindsay Weiss. Howard was…
Rizzo Points to Revere’s Bright Future
REVERE – Mayor Dan Rizzo knows the city is literally on the rise and that plays a significant role in the launching of Plan Revere, a comprehensive look into all the development in Revere, including the 70 acres of land…
