Donny Ciaramella, the city’s chief of infrastructure and engineering, Joe Lake, DPW general foreman, and Kori O’Hara, special assistant to the Water and Sewer Department, took their first steps Monday in what is hoped to be a multi-million-dollar infrastructure project…
Author: Cary Shuman
Candidates Take Out Nomination Papers for City Election
Monday was an exciting day at Revere City Hall and the Revere Election Department as candidates in this year’s city election began pulling their nomination papers. Three incumbent councillors-at-large, Steve Morabito, Gerry Visconti and Anthony Zambuto, pulled their papers, an…
McKenna Says Construction Work Is Being Done ‘Illegally’ on Weekends: Councilor Requests Hiring of Part-Time Building Inspector
When Ward 1 Councillor Joanna McKenna zeroes in on an issue affecting her ward or the city in general, the reaction and resolution are usually swift. McKenna made a motion at Monday night’s Council Council meeting requesting that Mayor Brian…
Guinasso Concerned by Appointees Not Showing up for Subcommittee Confirmations
Anyone who watched Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso’s earnest approach to city business during his reign as council president in 2019 knows how efficient he was at keeping the discussion moving toward a final vote. That’s why it’s no surprise…
City Council to Honor Malden Catholic High School Student Encisio Torres
Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino will return to his alma mater Friday to present a City Council Certificate of Commendation to Alondra Enciso Torres of Revere for her efforts in establishing the La Colaborativa Club at Malden Catholic High School.…
DPW Begins Cleanup of Northbound Route 1A Land
The City of Revere’s DPW and Sanitation Department has undertaken the difficult task of cleaning the litter out of approximately four acres north of the jughandle on the northbound side of Route 1A (North Shore Road) and approximately 20 acres…
Traffic Commission Approves Fire Lanes on Neptune Road
The Revere Traffic Commission, under the direction of Chair Paul Argenzio, approved the installation of fire lanes on both sides of Neptune Road at its April 29 meeting. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso was the original sponsor of the proposal…
Game of The Year Is Friday: Revere Beats Lynn English to Set up GBL Showdown With Everett
The Revere High School football made it a sweep of the GBL’s two Lynn teams Friday night, rolling to an impressive 38-22 victory over Lynn English on Senior Night at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Revere, who had defeated Lynn Classical…
Gambardella Returns to the Boxing Ring on May 18
Revere professional boxer Travis Mazac Gambardella will resume his quest for a world title in a middleweight bout scheduled for May 18 in New Hampshire. Gambardella (8-1, 6 KOs) suffered the first loss of his career to Joey Spence last…
Residents Turn Out to Voice Opposition Parking Meters
Several residents showed up Saturday at the William G. Reinstein Bandstand for a protest against the DCR’s parking meter program on Revere Beach Boulevard that will begin on May 1. Wayne Rose, one of the leaders of the group, said,…
Council Airs Its Complaints About DCR Meter Program
Despite Mayor Brian Arrigo’s efforts to negotiate a compromise that will allow residents on the westerly side of Revere Beach Boulevard from Revere Street to Carey Circle to park free of charge on that side, the City Council and residents…
Council Wants MassDOT to Clean Route 1 Overpass and Underpasses
The City Council approved a motion that requests MassDOT to paint and clean the overpasses and underpasses for Route 1 and Route 16 at Broadway, Dale Street, Park Avenue, and Mountain Avenue. Councillor Patrick Keefe and Joanne McKenna sponsored the…
City Council Supports Motion on Denouncement of Human Trafficking
Councillors George Rotondo, Jessica Giannino, and Richard Serino sponsored the following motion requesting that the City Council and Mayor Brian Arrigo denounce human trafficking and all its forms and support the following resolution: WHEREAS, we, the undersigned members of the…
Bocce Court to Be Dedicated in Memory of Jerry Russo
The new bocce court on Newhall Street at the West Revere School Complex will be named in memory of Gerald “Jerry” Russo as a lasting tribute to his contributions to the Revere community. Mr. Russo was an avid bocce player,…
Luongo Appointed Director of Revere Public Library
The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointment of Diane Luongo as director of the Revere Public Library. Luongo appeared at the Council’s Appointments Sub-Committee meeting Monday. Chair Arthur Guinasso asked Luongo to give the Committee “a brief outline…
Councilor Serino Proposes a Community Skate Park
Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino has asked Mayor Brian Arrigo and the Parks and Recreation Department to consider the idea of building a skate park to add to the other recreational opportunities available at parks in the community. Serino said…
Revere Football Defeats English in Opener
The Revere High football team has picked up right where it left off following its historic 10-1 season in 2019. Led by senior quarterback Calvin Boudreau and a sensational lid-lifting safety by Cam Ventura for the first two points of…
Greenstein Achieves All-American Status at NHSCA Wrestling Nationals
Dylan Greenstein launched his high school wrestling career in spectacular fashion. The 15-year-old St. John’s Prep freshman from Lynnfield took home All-American honors from the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Wrestling Nationals over the weekend in Virginia Beach, Va.…
RHS Football Notebook Boudreau Named Herald ‘Star of the Week’
Calvin Boudreau’s debut to his senior campaign was most impressive. The Boston Herald named Boudreau, a three-year starting QB, as one of its “Stars of the Week.” “Calvin had a great night,” said Coach Cicatelli. “He showed really good presence…
Kickoff Time: RHS Football Opens Season Friday
Nearly a year and a half after the Revere High School football program completed a historic season, the Patriots will return to the field Friday (6 p.m.) against Lynn Classical at Manning Field. Coach Lou Cicatelli’s 2019 contingent finished 10-1…
