The Istanbul Diner Café is bringing a new specialty, Turkish and Mediterranean food, to the city’s dining community and the response has been off the charts. Residents have been turning out in big numbers for the beautiful, new restaurant, located…
Month: September 2020
Council Discusses Plan for New Kennel on VFW Parkway
The City Council met via remote with Sandra Tapia, a Chamberlain Avenue resident, who is seeking permission from the Council to operate a kennel on VFW Parkway. Tapia addressed the Council during a public hearing on her proposal. “I’m looking…
McKenna Seeks to Amend Parking Program Regulations
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is seeking to amend some of the regulations in the new City-Wide Overnight Parking Program that begins on Oct. 15. Specifically, McKenna wants “to allow residents whose vehicles are registered in the City of Revere…
Kelly Takes Issue with Airflow Testing Assessment at Local School Buildings
Last week, Revere Teachers Association’s (RTA) Gina Garro circulated an email letter outlining recent airflow testing results at Revere Public School (RPS) buildings and the lack of urgency by school administrators to address ongoing concerns the RTA has over adequate…
News Briefs
Mass. Nurses Endorse Revere Jessica Giannino for State Rep. On Monday, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) endorsed Revere City Councilor At-Large Jessica Giannino for State Representative, 16thSuffolk District. Giannino has been a member of the Revere City Council since elected…
City Launches Shared Streets Pilot to Boost Economic Activity, Recovery Throughout City
The City of Revere launched a Shared Streets pilot program to promote economic activity and recovery within Revere’s main business districts — Beachmont, Broadway and Shirley Avenue — in response to the economic downturn and restricted dining limits resulting from…
City Council Refers HRC Appointments to Subcommittee
The City Council referred four of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments to the newly formed Human Rights Commission to the Council’s Appointments Subcommittee. The candidates being proposed for appointment to the HRC are Janine Marra, Jalon Fowler, former state representative Kathi…
Serino’s Canine Friend Enjoys Council Meeting
Will ZaZa go viral? As Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino commented via remote on the city’s new resident parking program during Monday’s meeting being broadcast live on Revere TV, the sounds of a dog barking could be heard in the…
Council Refers Condo Proposal to Zoning Subcommittee
The City Council referred to the Zoning Subcommittee an application from Schiavuzzo ALM Realty, Middleton, seeking permission to demolish a pre-existing non-conforming five-unit structure and conduct a new four-unit condominium structure at 79-81 Temple Street. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso…
EBSB Celebrates the Opening of Third Brookline Branch
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) has opened its 3rd branch office in Brookline. The new branch is located at 473 Harvard Street and is the 43rd location in EBSB’s branch network. “The Bank has been part of the Brookline community…
DOC to Resume Safe In-Person Visits This Week
The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) announced that in-person visits resumed at all facilities on Sept. 28 in a way that balances the benefits of visitation with the need for vigilance against COVID-19. As with other reopening strategies across the…
Melissa Jannino Elam Seeks Northeast Voke School Board Seat
Melissa Jannino Elam has formally announced her candidacy for the Revere seat on the Northeast Regional Vocational School Board. Elam was appointed in June by the City Council to fill out the term of her father, longtime Vocational School Board…
BHCC to Offer Google IT Support Professional Certificate Program
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) Division of Economic and Workforce Development is offering the Google IT Support Professional Certificate Program, a five-course non-credit program developed by Google. IT Support is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States, and…
Full Lane Closure of Route 1 Southbound
As was originally noted in a communication sent from MassDOT on September 17, From Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 5, there will be full overnight closures of Route 1 Southbound (towards Boston) from 9PM to 5AM. From 5AM to 9PM there…
License Commission Approves All-Alcohol License for Valsos Cafe
The Revere License Commission approved several matters at its September 16 meeting including the request from Alex Herrera for his new venture, Valsos Cafe, at 123 Shirley Ave. for an all-alcohol restaurant license from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday…
Grant to Fund a Regional Climate-Driven Heat Plan in 15 Metro Boston Communities
The City of Cambridge and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today announced they will join forces to develop a regional project to plan and prepare for climate change-induced extreme heat, through a $268,820 state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action…
Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Approved by Boston’s BPDA Board
After a seven hour long marathon Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board meeting and housing advocates calling for the BPDA to delay the vote, the board unanimously approved HYM Development’s project to transform the historic 161-acre Suffolk Downs site…
Suffolk DA Rollins Announces Expansion of LEAD Database
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins announced this week the expansion and revision of a database comprised of law enforcement personnel whose prior conduct could impact their credibility as witnesses in a court proceeding. The database is called LEAD –…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Two More Residential Developments
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met on Sept. 23 and approved two new projects that will comprise 130 residential units. The board also allowed a modification on a previously-approved project on Shirley Avenue. The first project approved is to…
Suffolk DA Rollins Steps Up
The announcement this week by Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins that her office will be expanding the database (often referred to as LEAD) that is comprised of law enforcement personnel whose prior conduct could impact their credibility as witnesses in…
