Month: April 2019
Pizza Ghiena: An Easter Tradition
Council Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
The Revere City Council approved an ordinance Monday night banning single-use, disposable, plastic shopping bags at local stores. The ordinance will go in to effect in three phases: on July 1 (stores 20,000 square feet or more), on Aug. 1…
Zambuto Supports Rfd’s Call for Safety on Cell Phone Tower Issue O’Hara Seeks Vote of Support by Councillors
Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto made it clear following Monday’s Council meeting that he supports the Revere Firefighters Union in its request to have a cell phone tower removed from the Central Fire Station tower on Broadway. “I’m for its removal 100…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary on Railroad Ave. Could be Reality
A local attorney said that the actions of a Beverly investment adviser, accused of bilking investors out of millions for a medical marijuana facility on Railroad Ave. in Revere, should not hold up plans for the only medical marijuana dispensary…
News Briefs
Belle Isle Marsh Clean Up April 27 Please join the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh and the DCR for a clean-up of the section of Belle Isle Marsh adjacent to the CVS site on Saratoga Street in East Boston on…
Falzone Praises Rep. Vincent for Assistance on Flooding Issue
Toscano Avenue resident Rocco Falzone is praising Rep. Roselee Vincent for her efforts in assisting him with an ongoing problem with flooding at his property. Falzone has appeared at City Council meetings detailing the flooding issue that involves a clogged…
Piping Plovers Season in Full Swing Sections of Revere Beach Fenced off for Nesting
The nesting areas have been marked off and the Piping Plovers are back on Revere Beach and Winthrop Beach. According to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), every year, Piping Plovers, which are protected under both the Federal Endangered…
McKenna Says Residents Should be Notified in Advance of Traffic Changes
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said residents should be notified in advance of any traffic changes made on local streets. McKenna expressed her displeasure at Monday’s Council meeting that three streets in Beachmont – Endicott, Bradtsreet, and Crest – were…
Man Rescued from Water
On Tuesday, April 16 at approximately 7:36 a.m. a box alarm was struck for a report of a motor vehicle in the water with a person still inside at 655 North Shore Road southbound. The response included several fire engines,…
Volare Gets Hours Restored
The License Commission gave back some hours to a Broadway restaurant even after commissioners held discussions about allegedly serving intoxicated patrons and failure to properly control a licensed premise. Volare had its hours rolled back to 11 p.m. after an…
MassWildlife Offers Spring Turkey Tips
Due to recent inquiries and reports about turkeys acting aggressively towards people and pets, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is offering information about turkey behavior and tips to prevent turkey conflicts. March through May is breeding season…
Call for Walkers: Register for the 31st Annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Presented by Hyundai
Registration is now open for the 2019 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, the nation’s highest fundraising single-day walk. Scheduled for Sunday, September 22, funds raised from the Walk will support all forms of adult and pediatric patient…
The Curse of Social Media and the Internet
In the aftermath of the terrible coordinated attacks by suicide bombers on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka that killed more than 300 people and wounded about 500 in churches and hotels across the small nation, the Sri Lankan government took…
Guest Op-ed: Grassley-Klobuchar Ushers in Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs
Sally C. Pipes Congress is poised to consider a bill that would allow Americans to import prescription drugs from Canada. The bill’s authors — Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) — label their effort as a bipartisan push…
Preston Stands for Soccer in Greater Boston
Michael Preston, 50, has become synonymous with soccer excellence in the area, helping elite players realize their dream of playing the game at its highest level. A former sports journalist in his native England, Preston went on to work in…
Chelsea Star Bustamante is New Boston FC Coach
Boston FC welcomes a new head coach, Michael Bustamante, a former Chelsea High School and Boston University soccer star who played professionally in the MLS. Bustamante is a Revere resident. Bustamante has changed the approach of the team, deciding to…
Boston City FC will Play Home Games at Della Russo Stadium
Revere soccer fans have a new team to call its own. The Boston City FC, a team made up of current Division 1 college soccer players and other elite players, will play its first home game versus Hartford FC on…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS boys track remains undefeated The Revere High boys outdoor track and field team improved its record to 3-0 with a 97-39 triumph over Everett last week. Antony Arias led the way for the Patriots, scoring 18 points. Antony grabbed…
Obituaries 04-24-2019
Shirley Murray Re-united now with her love in heaven Shirley Murray passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22 at West Revere Health Center in Revere after a brief illness. She was 89 years old. She was born in Lowell, daughter…
