The excitement and bustle of the Fourth of July weekend has come and gone, and now we can settle into our summer rhythm — whatever that may be for each of us and our families — for the remaining nine…
Month: July 2015
Obituaries 07-15-2015
Vincent Gennari, Sr. Outstanding high school and college athlete Vincent G. Gennari, Sr. of Revere passed away July 12. Vincent was an outstanding athlete for Revere High School and Salem State University. He was the cherished son of Margaret (Zirpolo)…
A Grand Time on the Fourth
Tara and Leo Murphy, and Chris and Alessandra Morales, celebrating little Alessandra’s very first July 4th Independence Day. Hundreds of children and families packed the Whelan School field on Saturday afternoon, July 4, for games, food and music during the City…
RHA Housing Rehab
The Revere Housing Authority opened its newest housing units on Nahant Ave. The building was a complete renovation. New tenant Jessica Gonzalez (second from left) with Yessenia, Joshua, Juliany, Jailyn, RHA Board Chair George Anzuoni and Executive Director Linda Shaw.
Getting Ready for Sand Sculpting Festival:Annual Event Set for July 24-26 with 29 Sculptors, Hot Air Balloon and Food Trucks among Attractions
More sand sculptors than ever before will hit Revere Beach this month, along with a hot air balloon and a fantastic Food Truck Festival, during the International Sand Sculpting Festival (July 24-26). As the date quickly approaches, organizers are putting…
One Does Not Have to Go to Italy To See the Leaning Tower of Pisa:Jimmy Zajimi Makes Exact Scale Model
There’s no need to go all the way to Italy to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa anymore. One needs only to head over to Revere Street where Jimmy Zajmi, of Elmwood Avenue, is putting the finishing touches this month…
Farmers Market Opens this Friday
The City of Revere, MGH Revere HealthCare Center and Revere on the Move invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Revere Farmers’ Market in its new location in front of the American Legion Hall on Friday, July…
Nickerson Joins At-Large Race
A Revere native with ties to city hall has taken out papers to run for an at-large city council seat. Priscilla Nickerson, of 350 Revere Beach Blvd., is Mayor Dan Rizzo’s co-campaign manager, a former secretary in the Economic Development…
Police Briefs 07-08-2015
ARREST Report Monday, June 29 Louis LePore, 54, of 27 Spring Ave., was charged with being a fugitive from justice (New Jersey) on a governor’s warrant. Tuesday, June 30 Susan Hayes, 46, of 48 Conant St., was arrested on one…
Reforming Police Services
Since taking office, one of my top priorities has been to re-energize and professionalize police services through new management techniques, community policing and increased staffing. While crime has steadily declined across all categories over the last three and a half…
Letter to the Editor
Home Run Dear Editor: You could say, it’s a home run, or you could say, it’s going the distance, or it’s a four bagger. However you want to say it, Harry Dello Russo Stadium is a state of the art…
Clarification
Lynne Barrasso of Hair’s What’s Happening will be working at Chez Continental Salon at 766 Broadway, Suite 2, effective Wednesday, July 15. Hair’s What’s Happening will have the same telephone number (781-289-3977) and the same email address ([email protected]). Hair stylist…
Partners Health Helping Summer Food Programs
Just as Matt Fishman, vice president for Community Health at Partners Health Care, stated in this week’s Revere Journal, “The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps keep thousands of children and families well nourished during the busy summer months,†including…
Thank You, James Cunningham
James Cunningham is a pioneer in the elder care industry, having overseen Massachusetts’ first home care agency that became the model for the rest of the state. It became a model because James Cunningham, who retired on June 30, understood…
Women’s World Cup Victory is A Source of Pride for U.S.A.
For the first time in 16 years, the United States has won the 2015 Women’s World Cup. On Sunday, July 5th, the U.S. handily beat defending championship Japan by a score of 5-2. A hat trick from midfielder Carli Lloyd,…
Obituaries 07-08-2015
Frank Lucifora Of Revere Frank Lucifora of Revere died on July 3 after a brief illness. He was the beloved father of Tori Marie Lucifora; devoted son of Frank and Giovanna “Joanne†(Russo), all of Revere; dear brother of Sally…
Kicks Off Campaign
Councillor-at-Large Brian Arrigo and his wife, Daveen, are pictured at Brian’s mayoral campaign kickoff barbecue Saturday at their home.
It’s a Dogs Life
The Calling All Dog Lovers event was held at the proposed dog park on Sargent St. Shown above are Alexa Giannino, and her dog, Chopper, as “Dog Marley,†Carlo Mastromattei and Ann Beth Chinchillo, of ABC K-9 Rehab, with their…
Council Okays Water and Sewer Rates
The city council voted last week to set the water rate for fiscal year 2016, which begins July 1. The new residential rate for water is $3.82 per 100 cubic feet, down from $3.91 per 100 cubic feet in FY15.…
It All Started Here:25 Years and Four Children Later, DiPlatzis Recount Ongoing Journey
It was 25 years ago yesterday, June 30, when Paul and Charlene DiPlatzi exchanged wedding vows – a journey that started when Charlene opened the Revere Journal at the old August Moon Restaurant – her nervous boyfriend Paul DiPlatzi by…
