Dear Editor: In 1998 the Revere Police Department began a Christmas Toy drive to help families that are struggling to make ends meet let alone buy extra gifts for Christmas. It is so hard for many families to survive in…
Month: February 2016
Another Honor for Revere High School
When we get news releases, we quickly scan the text to see if our city is mentioned. There are always winners from across the state and nation. If we are not on the list, we often ask ourselves,why not, and…
Sports 02-17-2016
The Patriot Way Licata brings Revere flourish to St. Mary’s By Cary Shuman Paige Licata, a 2010 graduate of Revere High School where she was a three-sport captain, is the new head coach of the St. Mary’s High School softball…
Obituaries 02-17-2016
Angela Limosani Of Revere Angela V. (Russo)Limosani of Revere died on February 13. Â She was the beloved wife of Anthony N. Limosani of Revere; dear sister of Angelo Russo and his wife, Betty of Marblehead and the late Jennie Fiore…
102 Years Young:Sal Santoro Celebrates Birthday with Family and Friends
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When Sal Santoro was born in the North End of Boston back on Feb. 4, 1914 the Ford Model T had just been introduced and Charlie Chaplin’s movie “The Tramp†was all the rage. Santoro celebrated…
RHS Featured On National Stageat Nassp Forum
Revere High School (RHS) is one of only 18 high-performing middle level and high schools selected to present at the Ignite ‘16 School Showcase as part of National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Annual Conference February 25-27, 2016 in…
People’s Bank Building Sells for $1.7 Million
A key building in the heart of the downtown business district has sold for $1.7 million to a local investor. Chris Everest, president of Nordlund Associates of Danvers, reported on Tuesday that People’s United Bank sold its building for $1.7…
Pearl Ave Gets Flooded; Worse Since ’78
Tina Lanzarone is 92 years old and has seen it all. But she said she hasn’t seen flooding on Pearl Avenue like she saw Tuesday since the Blizzard of `78. “I had water coming up my driveway and it was…
Police Briefs 02-10-2016
ARREST Report MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Fernando Sarante-Valerio, 26, of 17 Waverly Ave., was arrested on an  outstanding warrant. Jason C. Dulcetta, 28, of 4 Jordan St., was arrested on an  outstanding warrant. Shaun T. MacNeil, 30, of 5 Hutchinson St.,…
Letters to the Editor
Endorses Dan Rizzo for Senate Dear Editor: Dan Rizzo is the only candidate running for State Senate who has fought for working class people in Revere and the District. The last time Revere and the district had a working class…
Sports 02-10-2016
RhS sports Roundup Girls basketball team splits two contests The Revere High girls basketball team split its two contests this past week, defeating Beverly last Monday, but falling to Lynn Classical Saturday in a contest that had been postponed from…
Obituaries 02-10-2016
Sharon DiGregorio Registered Nurse Sharon D. (DiMartino) DiGregorio of North Reading, formerly of Burlington and Revere, died at home on February 8 surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was 55 years old. Sharon was a graduate of…
Fr.Kumar Leaving St.Anthony’s
After 12 years at St. Anthony’s Fr. Kumar gives a final blessing to parishioner Nancy Cea, who works at Dr. DiPietro’s Family Dental Care.
School Officials Say Low-Income Budget Change Will Likely Result in More Layoffs
By Seth Daniel Revere School officials are at their wits end this week trying to plan for a multi-million dollar cut outlined in the State Budget. The basis for the cut lies within a complicated plan to reduce paperwork within…
Recovery Thoughts to Show Film on Thursday Night
By Sue Ellen Woodcock On Thursday night 150-200 people will view a documentary film, “The Anonymous People†directed by Greg Williams, at Revere High School. The film is about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol…
Police Briefs 02-03-2016
ARREST Report MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Ubaldo Chanez Flores, 21, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He also was cited for the civil motor vehicle infraction of failing to stop for a school…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You Mottolo Post Dear Editor: As most residents realize, over a nine-week period, from November 30, 2015 through January 29, 2016, the Joseph L. Mottolo Post was the temporary home of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. Despite the staff’s and…
The MS-13 Raids
The raids that took place last early Friday morning that resulted in 56 indictments of MS-13 gang members certainly should stop for the time being the crime and murders in the neighboring communities of Chelsea, East Boston and Everett that…
Deleo Forms Commission on Daily Sports Fantasy
Anyone who has watched Channel Five’s “On the Record” Sunday morning show knows that Speaker of the House has a tremendous knowledge of Boston sports — as he often has demonstrated on the “Pop Quiz” portion of the show. So…
Sports 02-03-2016
RhS sports Roundup RHS girls basketball team runs record to 14-1 The Revere High girls basketball team enjoyed another successful week, handily disposing of three Northeastern Conference rivals. Last Tuesday the Lady Patriots made the  long trek to Gloucester a worthwhile…
