There are few events in life that one can recall exactly what they were doing when the tragedy happened to unfold. One event in our life was when the planes flew into the World Trade Center Buildings on that Tuesday…
Month: September 2017
Sports 09-13-2017
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team drops opener; to play Marblehead The Revere High football team opened its season with a 29-8 loss to Gloucester Friday night under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Turnovers proved to be costly…
Obituaries 09-13-2017
Annamay DiSalvo Longtime employee of the City of Revere Annamay (Moccia) DiSalvo of Revere passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9 at the age of 88. Annamay was born March 7, 1929 and was raised in Revere. She attended Revere…
Playing on the Links
The Second Annual Revere High Golf Tournament, under the direction of RHS golf coach Brandon Pezzuto, was held Sept. 1 at Hillview Golf Course in North Reading. One hundred golfers helped support the RHS golf program. Pictured at the post-tournament…
Shark Washes Up on Pines River Shore
By Sue Ellen Woodcock While shark activity is often reported on Cape Cod, a shark was discovered washed up on the shore of the Pines River Friday morning. A crowd began to gather around the 6 1/2 foot specimen. The…
Victim to Overdose:Mother Still Coping with Loss of Daughter
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Like hundreds of parents, Audrey Richards will be at the Revere Beach Memorial on September 17 at the bandstand on Revere Beach to remember her daughter, Taylor, who died of a drug overdose. It is a…
Moratorium Set for Billboards
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council approved a six-month moratorium for billboards after considering a motion made by the late City Council President Robert Haas Jr. Last week the zoning subcommittee of the council approved the motion which will…
Fire Department Responds to Fentanyl Spill in Bathroom
On August 26, the Revere Fire Department was requested by Revere Police to respond to 85 American Legion Highway for a report of a powdery substance spilled on the floor of the men’s bathroom. According to Capt. Thomas Todisco, the…
Taking Steps to Raise Overdose Awareness
By Sue Ellen Woodcock There were 2,000 overdose deaths in Massachusetts last year. “The number of fatal overdoses from 2001-2014 grew six-fold,†said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “It is the leading cause of death for those under the age of 50. 
News Briefs
Revere Beach Arts Festival Returns The Revere Beach Partnership is proud to announce the return of the Revere Beach Arts Festival, set for Saturday, September 16, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will take place along the shoreline…
Playgroup Pays Off for Children with Special Needs
By Sue Ellen Woodcock For a family with a child with special needs, especially autism, finding support and stimulation for your child can be difficult. That’s why two mothers got together to start a unique play group, known as the…
MGH Plans Programs Noting National Recovery Month
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) will join millions of people across America in recognizing National Recovery Month. Led by the MGH Substance Use Disorders Initiative (SUDIs) -Â a group devoted to enhancing SUDI treatment in the inpatient and outpatient setting –…
Police Briefs 09-06-2017
Revere Police NEWS CINEMA HIT BY GUNFIRE The Showcase Cinema was apparently hit by gunfire in the early morning hours of Aug. 30, and police are investigating the circumstances. Police said someone reported hearing gunshots in the vicinity around 12:30…
Letters to the Editor
BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTSMAN LOCAL 3 ENDORSE CORREGGIO FOR CITY COUNCIL Dear Editor: The committee to elect John R. Correggio to the Revere City Council is honored to receive the “Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Local Number 3†endorsement. The Bricklayers…
Enough of Election Year Rhetoric
By Dan Rizzo It’s been close to two years since leaving elected office, and up to now, but for a few occasions, I have sat back and listened to false information being disseminated to Revere residents. However, with the conversation…
A Time to Remember
On Sunday, September 17, the 11th Annual Revere Beach Memorial will take place at the William G. Reinstein Bandstand starting at 7 p.m. Families of those who lost loved ones to drug overdoses from the opioid epidemic will gather to…
Sports 09-06-2017
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team to host Gloucester in season-opener The Revere High football team will start its 2017 season Friday evening when Coach Lou Cicatelli and his Patriot crew host Gloucester under the lights at Harry Della…
Obituaries 09-06-2017
Paul R. (The Greek) Kretas Born on April 23, 1951 – Age 66 The strongest man we ever met left this earth surrounded by family and friends. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Elaine (Santella) Kretas, his son, Christopher P.…
Board of Health Public Hearing
Back to School at the Whelan
On Monday, Whelan School students, from left, Gianna Chianca, Jessica Lightbody, Rebecca Ruggiero, Ava Petrulavage, and Sara Penlakhal are shown before the school bell rings marking the start of the first day of school.
