Marie DiMonte Studied at New England Conservatory of Music Marie M. DiMonte, an East Boston native and Revere resident, died on June 12 at the Resident Care Rehab & Nursing Center of Framingham following a long illness. She was 79…
Month: June 2015
Councillors Send Letter to Wynn
Three city councillors, serving on Economic Development Subcommittee, voted to send a letter to Wynn, LLC for a job fair and vendor fair for Revere residents, despite a request from the mayor to protect the city’s litigation position. Now the…
Car Wash, Coffee Shop Proposed at Plaza Garibaldi
The owner of the Barn Car Wash on Squire Road has a new proposal for the former Plaza Garibaldi on the Parkway – a plan that includes a coffee shop, retail and two car wash bays. Joe Coppola has filed…
School Committeewoman Wood Pruitt’s Fate Still Unknown
School Committee member Donna Wood Pruitt hasn’t been seen at any school functions in the last two weeks, yet it is unclear whether or not she will resign from the School Committee due to allegations she sold prescription drugs via…
Ambrosino Chosen as Chelsea Manager
Former Revere Mayor Tom Ambrosino has crossed the City line and become the new Chelsea City Manager – winning out Monday night in an 8-3 vote of the Chelsea City Council during the first round of voting. Former Portland (ME)…
Police Briefs 06-10-2015
DOG KILLING RESULTS IN DOMESTIC SITUATION A Shirley Avenue man is facing serious charges after allegedly killing a dog and leaving it in the bathtub – an action that sparked a violent domestic situation on Thursday, June 4. The man…
Congratulations to Tom Ambrosino
 Those of us who followed Tom Ambrosino’s tenure as mayor of Revere for 12 years were not surprised that the Chelsea City Council so overwhelmingly selected him as its new city manager this week. Ambrosino was chosen from a large…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Helps Out Revere
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has been doing great work for our communities since 1986. As it states on the organization’s Web site, its mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor. Its diligent effort in communities such as East…
Funding the Best Public Safety Officials in the Commonwealth
As Mayor, I consider the safety and security of our residents to be my number one responsibility. I am proud to announce that the investments my administration has made in police and fire safety have netted positive results for our…
Letter to the Editor
Adding to the collection Dear Editor: My husband and I frequent the Ninety Nine restaurant in Revere often. We enjoy the service, food, and most of all the décor. The restaurant is adorned with pictures of things that have happened…
Sports 06-10-2015
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team opens tourney play with 5-0 victory The Revere High softball team opened the defense of its MIAA Division 1 North Sectional title with a 5-0 victory over Billerica Friday evening at the St. Mary’s…
Obituaries 06-10-2015
 Barbara Spellenberg Owned Roger’s Pizza on Revere Beach and Spelly’s Bakery in Beachmont Barbara Spellenberg of Revere died May 26 at Whidden Memorial hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. She was 85 years old. Barbara owned a…
Joanne Mckenna Sworn In
Joanne McKenna was sworn in Monday night by City Clerk Ashley Melnik as the new Ward 1 Councillor on the Revere City Council. Looking on is Council President John Powers. McKenna takes the seat held by the late Richard Penta.
Memories Are Made of This …
There were some tears and many laughs among teammates as the Revere High School (RHS) softball seniors were called out to present flowers to their parents. Here, Alina Giuliano (21) sheds some tears while she applauds her senior teammates. The…
Arrigo Pulls Papers:Will Run for Mayor
Councillor At-Large Brian Arrigo officially pulled nomination papers on Monday morning to be a candidate for the Mayor of Revere. “I have truly enjoyed serving as City Councillor on the Revere City Council since 2012, being an outspoken advocate for…
Dispatch Center Moving Along
REVERE – It’s been well over five years in the making, but the regional dispatch for Revere and Winthrop is coming along. If all goes well the center could be online in April 2016. Executive Director Julie Davie said the…
RHS Class of ’15 Graduates Thursday
The new Harry Della Russo Stadium will open its gates for the first time this Thursday, June 4, to host the Class of 2015, which will graduate from Revere High School (RHS) in the brand new Stadium. “I think this…
Pruitt’s Remaining on School Board Causing Rift
On Thursday night, Revere High School graduates its senior class and on Tuesday night the School Committee will meet to say farewell to the superintendent and farewell to a woman who has been deeply involved in the city. Dr. Paul…
Police Briefs 06-03-2015
ARREST Report MONDAY, MAY 25 Clinton Ray Silon, 47, of 39 Hyde St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. TUESDAY, MAY 26 James M. Carter Jr., 39, of 175 Rice Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. THURSDAY,…
Congratulations, Graduates
There is perhaps no event or occasion in the life of a community that is greeted with such universally shared joy as a high school graduation. Even for those of us who may not have a direct connection to a…
