Gene Constantino has retired as principal at Lynn Classical High School and has accepted an assistant principal’s position at St. Mary’s High School, Lynn. Constantino has been an educator and administrator in the Lynn school system for 42 years. He…
Month: August 2018
Volleyball Tournament
Last Saturday morning members of Revere Fire Fighters Local 926, as well as other firefighters from around the area, police officers, high school volleyball teams and friends gathered for the annual Revere Beach Volleyball Tournament. Revere Fire Lt. Kevin O’Hara…
Helping the NECCO Workers:Arrigo Brings Together Area Businesses in Job Information Session
Humberto Luna lost his full-time job at the NECCO candy factory on American Legion Highway when it suddenly closed on July 24. Luna said he was hoping to find a new job at the information session hosted by Mayor Brian…
NECCO Shuts Its Doors for Good
New England’s oldest continually operating candy-company closed its doors for good last Tuesday, letting its employees back on Friday to retrieve personal items and pick up their last paychecks. At one-time NECCO had 400 employees, but was down to 200…
Major Changes at Revere High Bring Back Familiar Face
When students return to Revere High School (RHS) on Aug. 29, they’ll find an entirely new leadership team at the school – with the friendly smile of former Principal Lourenco Garcia moved over to the Central Office, and former RHS…
News Briefs
CLARK ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS VICE CHAIR Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced her candidacy for Democratic Caucus Vice Chair for the 116th Congress in the following letter to her colleagues. Dear Colleague:  It is the privilege of my professional career to serve with…
Father John Sheridan to Lead St Mary of the Assumption
As Fr. John Sheridan processed down the center aisle of St. Mary of the Asumption Church at his first Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy parishioners were leaning over the pews to catch a glimpse of their new spiritual leader and…
Revere Police Embark on Youth Academy with State Funding
The Revere Police Department has embarked on a new and popular summer activity meant to strengthen relationships between youth and police. The Revere Police Youth Academy has already kicked off its first session from July 23-27, and is now recruiting…
Eve Lescovitz Selected for HOBY Leadership Seminar
Eve Lescovitz a resident of Revere, was selected to attend the Massachusetts Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar held June 15-17, 2018 at Bentley University in Waltham. (Lescovitzwas joined by 221 other high school leaders from across the state of…
Chelsea Pride Football Registration Now Open
Registration is open for Chelsea Pride Football and Cheer. Come and join the Chelsea Pride family. Registrations will be on Mondays and Wednesdays 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Park and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carter park football…
From Beach Street to the Bench:Chief Justice Dawley
It was the active community and strong leaders in Revere that Chief Justice Paul Dawley credits in forming his ability to succeed all the way to the top levels of the state judiciary. Having just been re-appointed last week to…
Legislation Passed to Makestate Colleges Safe and Inclusive
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined his colleagues in the House last week to pass legislation requiring Massachusetts higher education institutions to conduct surveys assessing the campus climate relative to sexual misconduct every two years. With the goal of fostering…
MCU Reaches Over 1,900 Students Through Financial Education Program
In the 2017-2018 academic year,14 Massachusetts high schools implemented MoneySense, a free, digital financial education program. Metro Credit Union (MCU)Â has partnered with leading education technology company EverFi, Inc., to bring this interactive, web-based financial management program to over 1,900…
Suffolk Downs Advisory Board Looks at Possible Traffic Issues
The Suffolk Downs Advisory Board began the discussion of transportation and traffic last Wednesday night at its regular meeting with HYM Investments, owners of the development. With the impact of the proposed development on the area, HYM representative Doug Ganz…
Boston Bar Association Holds Forum for Suffolk County DA Candidates
The Boston Bar Association (BBA) held a forum for the candidates for Suffolk County district attorney on July 25. Five of the six candidates answered questions moderated by Suffolk University Law School Professor and former prosecutor Christina Miller and Northeastern…
Revere School Changes:Former RHS Principal Promoted to Central Office Position
Eight years ago, Dr. Lourenco Garcia came to Revere to make great changes at Revere High School. And within months, he did just that in bringing in the once-controversial block schedule and moving the school toward student-centered learning using technology…
Bill on Civic Engagement Heads to Baker for Approval
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined his colleagues in the Legislature to enact S.2631, An Act to Promote and Enhance Civic Engagement. This legislation is the result of years of advocacy and collaboration between bipartisan House and Senate legislators, and…
Police Briefs 08-01-2018
ARREST Report WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Michael C. Fournier, 38, of 173A Proctor Ave., was arrested on four outstanding warrants and on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to operate had been suspended. THURSDAY, JULY 26…
Letters to the Editor
ESPOSITO FAMILY SAYS THANK YOU Dear Editor: The family of Gerald “Jerry†Esposito want to take this opportunity to thank the people responsible for The Memorial Dedication in his honor on July 21, 2018 at the intersection of Mills Avenue…
National Grid Open to Negotiations
At National Grid, we’re industry leaders in the clean energy transition. We take seriously our responsibility to help solve major energy challenges, while meeting our customers’ evolving expectations and ensuring that the cost of our service is sustainable for years…
