Immaculate Conception Church took to the streets and the church on Good Friday to re-enact the Passion Play of Christ being crucified. Hundreds turned out for the solemn occasion, marching through the streets to mark the occasion. Here, a dramatic scene…
Month: April 2015
A Positive Sign for Community Policing
The Revere Police and its Community Relations arm – based out of the Pleasant Street substation – is preparing to ratchet up several programs and initiatives this spring. Community Officer Gerard Salvati, and Community Relations directors Carl Borgioli and Dennis…
All the World Is a Stage From Back Row to Front Row: Revere Native Silva Stars on ‘Glee’
Some five years ago, when the cast of Glee was touring the country, Revere’s Nick Silva landed a ticket to the show when it was in New York City, watching from all the way in the back row. Since that…
Rizzo Proclaims Win over Wynn: Calls for Investigation into Mbta Land Sale
Mayor Dan Rizzo expressed vindication this week when his repeated, and seemingly ignored, calls for a review of the land deal between Wynn Everett and the MBTA on Rt. 99 were finally recognized – and that recognition has put a…
Police Briefs 04-08-2015
POLICE FIND DEAD BODY IN BEACHMONT State Police and Revere Police detectives are investigating the discovery of a body in the yard of 289 Endicott Ave. Monday morning. Revere Police Chief Joseph Cafarelli and District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said…
McMackin Park Flooding Situation Must Be Addressed Immediately
 We can say without dispute that Revere Little League has one of the best ballparks in the region. Some of us, who played Little League Baseball in neighboring communities, always hoped that we could play a game in McMackin Park,…
Problem Solving and Helping People – Public/Private Partnerships
 In the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Lifeâ€, George Bailey embodies a human spirit of community-based generosity that we don’t see much these days. The new normal is that our neighbors are oftentimes strangers.  Last summer’s F2 tornado tested the community…
Commenting on the Latest Irregularities in Casino Process
I want to commend Secretary Beaton for his common sense approach in denying Wynn Everett its MEPA certificate yesterday and Director Buckley for finally putting a stop to a disturbing pattern of behavior. As the Secretary and his staff pointed out, the project still…
Letters to the Editor
Scholarship Committee thanks donors Dear Editor: The City of Revere Community Scholarship Committee thanks generous donors who made contributions from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014. PLATINUMÂ ($500.) A. Casoli RHS Class of 1961 DIAMOND ($400.) Ms. Evelyn P.…
Sports 04-08-2015
Elam takes office as new Pop Warner President by Cary Shuman Craig Elam has begun his tenure as the new president of the Revere Junior Patriots Pop Warner football and cheerleading organization. Elam, who has been a coach and board…
Obituaries 04-08-2015
Denis Bolognese Of Revere Denis R. Bolognese of Revere died on March 30. He was the beloved son of Virginia “Jean†(Pisani) and the late Reginald Bolognese; dear brother of David and his wife, Ellen of Saugus and Lynda Cooke…
Prom Time
King and queen of the Revere High School JR prom Ally Hinojosa and Kevin Chiles. The prom was held at Danversport Yacht Club Friday, March 27.
Palm Sunday Mass
Father George Butera, Pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Church, is joined by Deacon Joe Belmonte as they lead the parish youngsters in waiving Palms at the start of the 10 a.m. Mass on Palm Sunday. Additionally, members of the St.…
Under Water Little League Seeks Help for Mcmackin Field
REVERE – When someone says “if you build it they will come†most people think of baseball players, but at McMackin Field off Winthrop Avenue the ducks have come and it looks like the water that attracts them is here…
ABCC Shuts Down Speakeasy
As the usual group of regular adults at the Speakeasy Pub gathered around the televisions to take in the ups and downs of March Madness during the afternoon of March 13, some eight State Troopers and two investigators from the…
Seeing the Country One Stadium at a Time
He was driving somewhere deep in the middle of Kansas, long after midnight, when Revere’s Arty DeMattia let his mind wander and he began to contemplate the real importance of America’s national pastime – baseball. While on his nine-year quest…
Police Briefs 04-01-2015
WRONG WAY OUT An alleged shoplifter led police on a muddy and wet chase through the Sales Creek Marsh behind Target last Thursday night, nearly giving police the shake, except for the fact that when he emerged from the marsh…
Happy Passover
We wish the members of the Jewish community a Happy Passover as the holiday begins at sundown Friday and continues for the next eight days. The celebration commences with Jewish families sitting down for the traditional Seder meal. Children have…
Easter Sunday
On Sunday, many churches will be overflowing as parishioners go to church to celebrate Easter. Easter is always a magical time for children. As a family, we always held off hiding the Easter candy around the house until after Mass. …
Sports 04-01-2015
Fantastic Finish John Powers named MVP of State All-Star Hockey Game By Cary Shuman After an exceptional four-year varsity hockey career at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, John Powers of Revere had one more highlight to offer. Powers, a Catholic…