Month: April 2019
Revere Residents Cross the Finish Line
Next Stop Revere Master Planning Forum Draws Large Crowd
Mayor Brian Arrigo said he wanted the community’s input on the future of Revere throughout the Next Stop Revere master planning process. In their first public opportunity to weigh in on the plan, many residents accepted the mayor’s invitation and…
— Celebrating Easter in Revere is a Sweet Tradition —
Any baker will tell you that Christmas is the biggest holiday, but Easter runs a close second. Food is the center of the holiday, and this Easter Sunday homes around Revere will be bringing more of an Italian heritage to…
Revere Looking to Restructure Student Support Services
Twelve years ago Revere Public Schools had only nine Adjustment Counselors and Social Workers on staff to deal with students social and emotional needs. As the school populations grew and administrators saw an increase in student needs over the last…
News Briefs
Flea Market to Be at Satter House A fabulous flea market at the Jack Satter House loaded with bargains and treasures. April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please Come 420 revere Beach Blvd. next to Kelly’s. The proceeds…
Northeast Regional Continues to See Surge in Applications for Admission
Superintendent/Director David DiBarri is a very good example of why Northeast Regional Vocational High School is experiencing a consistently high demand for seats in its incoming classes. A 1988 Northeast graduate who specialized in graphic arts, DiBarri, a Revere native,…
Stop & Shop Employees Go on Strike
As of press time Tuesday evening, officials from Stop&Shop and UFCW Local 1445 had not come to an agreement and the strike that began last Thursday continues. At that time, employees of Stop&Shop, locally and around the state, walked off…
Correggio Seeks Councillor-at-large Seat
John R. Correggio has announced for Revere City Councillor At Large. The following is his announcement: “I am running for the Revere city Council to provide a voice for the home owners, rent payers, local Revere businesses, for families that…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces 13th Annual Park Serve Day Event
State Park clean-up events set for Saturday, April 27 The Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Annual Park Serve Day event will be held on Saturday, April 27, with more than 37 volunteer activities coordinated throughout the Commonwealth with the assistance…
Generations Inc. Literacy Skills Group Discussion Held at Immaculate Conception
On Friday, April 12 in the function hall of the Immaculate Conception in Revere, literacy tutors and support staff from Generations Incorporated serving in the Beachmont, Garfield, Hill, and Whelan Elementary Schools participated in their semi-annual professional development Retreat. The literacy…
Plastic Bag Ban Makes Sense
There presently are 90 communities across the state that have banned the use of those ubiquitous single-use plastic bags that typically are found at check-out counters in all kinds of stores — and which then typically end up strewn by…
Tiger’s Magical Weekend of Redemption
We wish to state upfront that we are not golf fans. But every now and then, there are moments in the realm of sports that transcend what is achieved on the playing field, ice, links, or court. For example, the…
Letters to the Editors
Let’s Step up for the Steps! Dear Editor, We are Beachmont! We are Revere! Let’s get it done! We have a wonderful opportunity to make big improvements in our little corner of the world. Much of our focus right now…
RHS Star Pitcher McManus Commits to Wentworth Inst.
Revere High School senior Olivia McManus has found the perfect school for her outstanding aptitude in science, mathematics – and softball. At an impressive ceremony attended by teammates, coaches, and her proud parents, McManus announced that she will be attending…
RHS Sports Roundup
Girls track team races to 2-0 start The Revere High girls outdoor track and field team improved to 2-0 on the season with a powerful 108-28 victory over Salem last Tuesday. “It was a dominant peformance from our girls,†said…
Obituaries 04-17-2019
Mary Sine Department of Mental Health retiree Mary (MacEachern) Sine of Revere died on April 9. Mary retired after 29 years at Department of Mental Health Boston / Vinfen. She was a volunteer polling agent at Ward 5 and also…
Brunch With A Bunny
McKenna Fed up with Natgrid’s Inaction
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna wants the street lights – 17 to be precise – fixed in her ward and it appears she will finally get some answers after pressing National Grid for action at Monday’s Council meeting. “I can…
Rizzo Announces Candidacy for Mayor
It wasn’t your traditional scene for a major political announcement – with Irish step dancing before and a corned beef and cabbage dinner after – but Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo made his intentions known for the 2019 election Thursday night at…