RHS boys basketball wins fifth straight to qualify for state tourney The Revere High boys basketball team completed its amazing run to a berth in the post-season state basketball tournament by winning its fifth straight game with a 62-57 victory…
Month: February 2020
Obituatires 02-19-2020
Dorothy Moschella World traveler who loved to cook for family and friendsDorothy (Vigliotti) Moschella of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 14 at the age of 95. Dorothy was a world traveler who…
News Briefs 02-19-2020
U.S. Census Bureau is hiring at $27.50/hour Looking for a flexible, well-paying job that gives back to the community? The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the…
Mayor Arrigo announces new way to pay the meter
Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced this week that drivers in Revere can now use the Passport Parking app to pay for on-street parking on Broadway and Shirley Avenue. The smartphone mobile app, Passport Parking, enables users to digitally pay for…
Revere School Committee votes to not reverse disciplinary action against Whelan teachers
Last week the Revere School Committee opted at this time not to reverse disciplinary actions taken by Revere School Superintendent Dianne Kelly against Whelan School teachers for allegedly incorrectly administering the federal school breakfast program. The School Committee previously held…
George Anzuoni to retire after 42 years of distinguished service
George Anzuoni, one of the city’s most legendary public officials who has served with distinction for the past 42 years, will retire as Revere director of finance, collector, and treasurer on Feb. 24. Former Mayor George Colella appointed Anzuoni to…
Rep. Vincent announces intention to not seek re-election
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent announced Tuesday that she will not be a candidate for re-election in the House of Representatives this fall. Vincent has been the state representative for six years in the Sixteenth Suffolk District that includes portions of…
Massport announces new scholarship honoring former Port Director
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced a new scholarship available to students in Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop, honoring the late Port Director Deborah Hadden Gray who passed away in September 2019. Hadden Gray, of Melrose, worked for Massport for 20…
Burrow, soon to be a Plymouth State Panther
Jonathan Burrow played for Head Coach Lou Cicatelli and the RHS Patriots football program for three years, ending his career as a Patriot with a bang. The Patriots enjoyed a NEC Championship season and have the best record in the…
RHS Sports Roundup
Arias paces RHS boys track to GBL championship The Revere High boys indoor track-and-field team put the finishing touches on an undefeated dual-meet season with a victory in Sunday’s Greater Boston League Meet held at the Reggie Lewis Center in…
Police Briefs 02-05-2020
BREAKING AND ENTERING Revere Police arrested a man who broke into a home and was found with opiates on Jan. 27. Around 6:30 a.m., police were called about a man who was told not to come near a Walnut Avenue…
Obituaties 02-05-2020
Harry Repucci U.S. Air Force veteranHarry T. Repucci of Streetsboro, Ohio, formerly of Revere, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23. He was 91 years old. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was the beloved husband of Alice (Rosenblatt) Repucci, the cherished…
Councillor Powers says footbridge will be ready for use soon
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said a new footbridge that will run from the end of Sachem Street across the Eastern County Ditch on to Sullivan Field (adjacent to Revere Beach Boulevard) is near completion and will be installed at…
Letter to the Editor 2-05-2020
THANK YOU FOR DONATING Dear Editor, On behalf of the Revere Police Department, we would like to thank all of our donors for making the 2019 Annual Toy Drive a success. The Department would like to express our gratitude to…
Guest Op-Ed: Parking: A shing Example of Moving Forward
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo The combination of proficient management and modern technology can produce rapid, tangible success. One shining example is Revere’s parking department, where current results exceed even optimistic expectations. Revenue from parking meters between July 1 and…
Officials and community leaders start Revere’s participation in 2020 Census
Mayor Brian Arrigo and Complete Count Committee Co-Chairs Diane Colella and Dimple Rana hosted an event to kick off Revere’s participation in the 2020 Census Tuesday at City Hall. “The distribution nationwide of some $900 billion dollars is contingent on…
Residents can get free help to ‘kick’ smoking at MGH
By Stephen Quigley A recent state study shows that smoking among adults in Massachusetts is down to 13.7 percent. While the number of residents who smoke in Revere also shows a decrease, the number is still higher than the state…
Revere Teachers’ Association rally to show support for Whelan teachers
The following is a statement from the Revere Teachers’ Association on the meeting that was held by the Revere School Committee on Jan. 30. In a strong show of support for A.C. Whelan teachers facing unfair punishments, a crowd of…
Supt. Kelly’s issues statement on Revere Teachers Association matter
Superintendent Dianne Kelly issues the following statement is response to a Revere Teachers Association press release that was circulated following last week’s Revere School Committee Executive Session. This shall serve to clarify the facts that relate to statements provided by…
BROUHAHA: Local teachers and unions protest disciplinary action by administrators
By Cary Shuman and John Lynds Approximately 100 educators and community members gathered in the hallway outside of the Jan. 30 meeting of the Revere School Committee at the Revere High School. The group was present to support the 17…
