Month: July 2019
Bagel Bin Goes up in Flames Early Tuesday Morning
Firefighters battled flames and heat on Shirley Avenue at one of the most iconic restaurants in Revere – The Bagel Bin. The call came in around 11:38 p.m. on Monday and soon turned to four alarms as firefighters worked through…
Council Approves New Point of Pines Fire Station
The Revere City Council Monday night unanimously approved a $9.2 million bond authorization to demolish and build a new Alden Mills-Point of Pines fire station on the site of the old fire station that had been closed for more than…
Baker Joins Arrigo, City Officials at Opening Ceremonies
Gov. Charlie Baker joined Mayor Brian Arrigo and city officials at the opening ceremonies Friday night for the 2019 International Sand Sculpting Festival. Baker drew a tremendous reception upon his arrival, obliging numerous requests for photographs before taking the stage…
President of RBP Pleased With Event
Five years ago, Jeffrey Turco, became part of the Revere Beach Partnership (RBP), known not only for putting on the Sand Sculpture Contest (the third largest event in the Commonwealth), but other activities that highlight America’s First Public Beach. “There…
Kelly Highlights New School Job Posting
Superintendent Dianne Kelly is trying to spread the word about a new job opening at the schools and hopes one qualified candidate from the Revere school community emerges. “We are looking to hire a Family/Community Leadership Coordinator,†said Kelly. “We…
Tickets on Sale for Second Murphys Boxing Event at Encore
Tickets are now on sale for Encore Boston Harbor’s second Murphys Boxing championship match on Friday, August 23, at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. The second match is subsequent to a sold-out event on Friday, July 12, which saw more than 2,300 attendees. …
State Police Horses Grace Sand Sculpture Festival
The Massachusetts State Police have made them fully sworn troopers, complete with badges. They are also one of the best public relations arms the organization has – horses and mounted troopers. During the summer they rotate around Department of Conservation…
From the Fire Captain : Team Work and Tactics Played a Large Role in Containing Bagel Bin Fire
On July 29, at approximately 11:38 p.m. the Revere Fire Department responded with a box response for a report of a smoke coming from the Bagel Bin and the alarms were going off. The initial response included the Command vehicle,…
Investing in Revere Youth: Geico, Good Sports Assist Revere PAL
The Geico auto insurance company made a generous donation to the Revere Police Athletic League (PAL) at a presentation ceremony July 22 inside the gymnasium located at CAPIC headquarters on Nahant Avenue. Kris Oldoni, director of the Revere PAL, accepted…
Vincenzo’s Cold Brew : The Coffee Milkman
By Sydney Ciano Vincenzo DeGregorio has a passion for coffee. And now he wants to share his creation with others through his business Vincenzo’s Cold Brew in Revere. A Revere resident, Vincenzo as a high school student began selling coffee…
Police Briefs 07-31-2019
Centennial Ave. Shooting Victim Dies, Two Arrested Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins on July 24 announced that a man who was shot during an altercation in Revere on July 18 has succumbed to his injuries and two defendants are…
Gov. Baker’s Bold Transportation Proposal
We were talking the other day with a young man who has been a teacher at Chelsea High School for the past couple of years. During our discussion, we were surprised to learn that he lives on the South Shore…
Guest Op-Ed : Mickey Casoli- Athlete; Soldier; Police Officer; Mentor; Loving Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend to Many
By Dan Rizzo I first got know Mickey when I joined the City Council back in 2000. He immediately made it known to me where his priorities lied- public safety and children. As fate would have it, our priorities lined…
Wabik Preps for Next Pro Fight on Aug. 16
The road to a title shot continues for Revere resident and Chelsea Soldiers Home social worker Kimberly Wabik who is training for her next professional fight on Aug. 16 at Nashua Community College in New Hampshire. While boxing fans see…
Obituaries 07-31-2019
Judith Indorato A Selfless and Loving Person Judith A. Indorato of Winthrop, formerly of Revere, passed away on July 27 at the age of 63 after a brave journey with cancer. Judi was a selfless and loving person who always…
Appreciation : Remembering Community Legend Mickey “Say No To Drugs†Casoli
The city of Revere is mourning the loss of one of its most legendary residents, Michael “Mickey†Casoli, who died on July 20, 2019 following a brief illness. A retired Revere Police detective, Mickey was known for his involvement in…
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Election 2019 : 34 Candidates Submit Nomination Papers to Appear on Ballot
The deadline for submitting nomination papers for the Revere city election was Tuesday at 5 p.m. and 34 candidates will be on the ballot. Two of those candidates, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo, will vie for the position…
Close to One Million Visitors are Expected at Sand Sculpting Festival This Weekend
The Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach that just keeps growing every year is expected to attract almost one million visitors over the three day-long event under predicted perfect summer skies. This year’s Festival is set for July 26-28 and…
