The four veterans being honored at the Wounded Veterans Run shown at the singing of the “National Anthem” that was held on Sunday with ceremonies at Suffolk Downs are from left: Corporal Brian Johnston, Sergeant Peter Rooney, Captain Greg Galeazzi…
Month: May 2018
Revere Beach Kite Festival
Angelina and Selina Barneby ready to fly the beautiful kites they designed at the annual Revere Beach Kite Festival this past Sunday, May 20.
Argenzio Named Superintendent of Public Works
The City Council thanked one long-time city employee and welcomed another in to a new role as the Superintendent of Public Works. Paul Argenzio who has worked in the department for 38 years , rises to superintendent from general foreman.…
A Leader in His Field:Revere Native Joseph Corrado Named President of Missouri State Medical Association
A Revere native, whose parents still reside in the city, is the new president of the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA). Dr. Joseph A. Corrado, son of Joseph and Anna (Carlucci) Corrado, was formally installed at the MSMA’s 160th Annual…
Council Approves $22.5M Bond for New DPW Facility
Although The City Council approved a $22.5 million bond to build a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility on Charger Road, they are hoping to spend less. “$22.5 million is an awful lot of money for such a facility, 
News Briefs
SECOND ANNUAL PATRIOT FLAG PLATOON In addition to Monday’s Memorial Day exercises, the Second Annual Patriot Flag Platoon is being held on Saturday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual program is requesting the help of residents…
Revere Rockers MASS to Release Eighth Studio Album Friday
Boston’s hard rock legends MASS have had numerous accomplishments over the years, but most notably is the selling of over half a million albums worldwide. Now they are adding more albums to their collection, releasing their eighth studio album on…
Capstone Projects Help Seniors at RHS Take Control of Their Education
For most of a student’s high school career, the curriculum is set in place for them, and while there is ample space to explore and learn, the boundaries are very much set. However, with the Capstone projects that seniors are…
School Notes
Beachmont Last week our fifth-grade students visited the Saugus Ironworks. This historical site is one of the earliest metal forges in the United States. Students not only learned about the historical significance of this site, but also they learned about…
Bars Appear Before Licensing Commission
One local bar has been placed on probation and two others have had complaints placed on file by the License Commission. Sammy’s Patio, BK’s Bar and Grill and the Chamness Bar and Grill were the topic of discussion during the…
Revere High JROTC Place American Flags in Preparation for Memorial Day
Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and Revere Director of Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri thanked the RHS Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, Major Deborah A. Bowkey and her command staff for their efforts in placing flags at soldiers’ monuments in the…
Councillor Wants Ambulance at Point of Pines Station
Councillor George Rotondo has proposed a motion to have the mayor request the fire chief to have an ambulance stationed at the Point of Pines Fire Station as soon as possible. The request comes on the heels of an incident…
Senior History Major Awarded City on a Hill History Fellowship
For senior Danny Gullion, the road to an undergraduate education wasn’t a typical one. “In high school, I never really thought about going to college,†he said. Coming from a family of union painters, the Revere native was happy to…
Police Briefs 05-23-2018
Arrest Report WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Susan M. Hayes, 49, of 48 Conant St., was arrested on charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony and illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance.…
Letters to the Editor
DO NOT PASS FINES FOR NOT SHOVELING SIDEWALKS To the Editor, I sincerely hope that the council does not pass an ordinance that fines citizens for not shoveling snow from their sidewalks. From what I read in the advocate, the inspiration…
Memorial Day Is a Time for Reflection
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Sports 05-23-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team wins 3 straight, improves to 11-4 When RHS softball coach Joe Ciccarello surveyed his team’s opponents for the coming week last week, the veteran mentor said he would be happy with at least one…
Obituaries 05-23-2018
Rose DeVincentis Of Revere Rose (Mayo) DeVincentis of Revere died on May 17. The beloved wife of 66 years to the late Vero DeVincentis, she was the devoted mother of David DeVincentis and his wife, Lynn of South Carolina, Joanne…
Appeal Filed in Wheelabrator Decision
The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and the Town of Saugus Board of Health have filed an appeal to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, which issued a permit allowing Wheelabrator/Saugus landfill to continue at the site. Filed last week, the…
Never Too Old:Revere Woman Graduates from NSCC Overcoming Challenges
Trying to get through college with a learning disability and bipolar disorder is no easy task, not to mention the fact that you’re 59 years old, the mother of two grown sons, and grandmother to one. That’s one Revere woman’s…
