Month: February 2022

School Comm. Votes to End Mask Mandate

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously last week to end the mask mandate in Revere Public Schools (RPS) for students and staff on March 14 with mask wearing becoming optional after that date. After taking testimony from the public, Revere…

News Briefs

Irish Night at the Elks The Saugus-Everett Elks will be hosting their annual Irish Night on Thursday, March 10. Cocktails at 6:30, traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner at 7:30 followed by presentations to our Person of the Year Honoree,…

Local Students Earn Academic Honors

Lewis on Dean’s List Erin Lewis of Revere has been named to the dean’s list at Lesley College for the fall semester. The following is the letter from Steven S. Shapiro, ph.D., Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “Congratulations!…

What’s Old Is New

As this is being written, a huge Russian Army is standing ready and poised, at the whim of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, to invade the nation of Ukraine, potentially bringing death and devastation to Europe on a scale not seen…

RHS Sports Roundup

RHS Swimmers Complete 7-3 Season; Cesic, Terrell, Hoang are GBL Champions Despite obstacles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Revere High swim team completed a successful season with a 7-3 record. After starting the New Year with wins over Lynn…

Obituaries 02-23-2022

David F. O’Donnell Family Man, Executive, and Entrepreneur David F. O’Donnell of Winchester died peacefully on February 19 in Sarasota, FL at the age of 84.  He was surrounded by his family and gently held his rosary beads, which brought…

Revere Chamber of Commerce to Open New HQ

The resurgence of the Revere Chamber of Commerce continues with the opening of its new headquarters on Broadway in March. Amanda Schepici-Portillo, who became the business organization’s executive director in September, said the Chamber will soon move in to the…

News Briefs

State of the City Address Set for March 4 The City of Revere will be holding its State of the City Address, delivered by Mayor Brian Arrigo on Thursday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Springhill Suites by Marriott Hotel…

RPS Transportation Costs Skyrocketing

At last week’s Revere School Committee’s Ways and Means subcommittee meeting, Revere Public School COO Matthew Kruse was the bearer of some bad news—Revere’s school transportation costs are skyrocketing. “Cumulatively, we’re up 63% with some major increases there,” said Kruse.…