Congresswoman Katherine Clark received a warm welcome from Mayor Brian Arrigo, state and city officials, and Point of Pines residents for a visit that highlighted the Riverside Climate Resiliency Project. Clark, the current Democratic Whip after serving as Assistant Speaker…
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Joe Maglione Retires From Revere Department of Public Works
Joe Maglione, one of the city’s longest-serving employees with 36 years of service in the Revere Department of Public Works, has announced his retirement from his position. Maglione, who spent most of his tenure in the DPW’s Water Department, gathered…
Rizzo Enters Mayor’s Race
The race for Mayor of Revere just got a lot more interesting with the announcement by popular councillor-at-large, and former mayor, Dan Rizzo that he will be a candidate for the city’s chief executive position in the 2023 election. Rizzo…
Chris Giannino Will Run for Ward 6 Council Seat
Chris Giannino served the Revere Police Department exceptionally well for 33 years. In 2012, Sgt. Giannino was assigned the Officer in Charge position of the Traffic Division and held that position until his retirement in January. Giannino will now bring…
Bob Haas III Announces He Will Run for Councilor-at-Large
Bob Haas III, son of the legendary former Revere mayor and city councillor, Robert Haas Jr., and Juanita Haas, has announced that he will be candidate for a councillor-at-large seat in the 2023 municipal election. “I’m very excited to announce…
Four RHS Basketball Players Named to GBL All-Star Teams
Four Revere High School basketball players were named to the Greater Boston League following a vote of the coaches. Senior forward Domenic Boudreau and senior guard Alejandro Hincapie were selected to the GBL Boys Basketball All-Star Team. Junior center Belma…
Kori O’Hara Launches Untapped Coffee Company
By day Kori O’Hara is a special assistant in the Revere Water and Sewer Department. But as she proudly told other guests at the Revere Chamber of Commerce Networking Night, “My other title is owner of Untapped Coffee Co.” Kori…
Giannino Helps Advance Home-Rule Petition for Change in School Committee Elections
Rep Jessica Giannino is closely monitoring the City of Revere’s request to change the election process for School Committee to six ward representatives and two at-large seat and she expects the measure to be passed by the Legislature. The Revere…
Wynner’s Circle: Sports Betting Begins at Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett. “It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,” remarked Holaday. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s…
Stacey Rizzo, Susan Gravellese Re-Elected to School Committee Leadership Positions
Revere School Committee Vice Chair Stacey Rizzo and Secretary Susan Gravellese were re-elected unanimously to their leadership positions on the board at the 2023 organizational meeting. As Mayor of Revere, Brian Arrigo will be the chairperson of the School Committee.…
City Mourns the Loss of Former Senate President Tom Birmingham
The community is mourning the loss of former Senate President Tom Birmingham, who died on Jan. 20, 2023, at the age of 73. Mr. Birmingham represented Revere in the Senate following his election to the seat in 1990. He succeeded…
RFD, Chief Bright Welcome Two New Fire Trucks, High Water Rescue Vehicle
Reaffirming his strong commitment to public safety, Mayor Brian Arrigo joined leaders of the Revere Fire Department in unveiling two brand new state-of-the-art fire trucks and a high-water rescue vehicle Tuesday. Fire Chief Christopher Bright, Assistant Chief James Cullen, and…
It’s Official: Former RHS Star Gena Restiano Begins Her College Basketball Officiating Career
Fifteen minutes before game time Saturday, Gena Restiano took her spot in the Gordon College gymnasium in Wenham. Attired in the classy, new women’s college basketball refereeing uniform, Restiano was set to officiate the fourth game in her burgeoning new…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Launches ‘Academy’ Program for Small Businesses
Amanda Schepici-Portillo accomplished a lot in her first year as executive director of the Revere Chamber of Commerce. She recruited several new members in the business community and is building upon that resurgence as the year 2023 begins. Schepici Portillo’s…
Local Leaders Laud Ambrosino’s Service in City Government
Community leaders in Revere and Chelsea lauded Tom Ambrosino for his outstanding service in city government and offered their congratulations to him on his appointment as Massachusetts Trial Court Administrator. Ambrosino will be stepping down as Chelsea City Manager on…
Blue Chip: Revere’s James Perullo Has Been a Stalwart Defenseman for Babson College
Revere resident James Perullo has been a standout on the ice from the very beginning, his talents noteworthy as far back as the Mites division. His superlative hockey career has taken him across the nation and on to an elite…
Green Acres Is the Place in Revere for Christmas Trees
As the famous TV show theme song goes, Green Acres is the place to be – for your Christmas tree. Mike Colecchia, owner of Green Acres Nursery, 125 Squire Road, has been serving up Christmas trees at his business to…
Winthrop Strikes Fast, Defeats Revere, 25–6, in Thanksgiving Game
The Revere High School football team spotted Winthrop three touchdowns and was unable to overcome its slow start in a 25-6 loss to Winthrop High in the annual Thanksgiving game at Miller Field in Winthrop. The host Vikings (7-4) turned…
Turkey Day Showdown: Revere Football Team Set To Play Winthrop at Miller Field
The Revere High School football program has brought home the Beachcomber Trophy from its last five meetings with Winthrop High on Thanksgiving. But can head coach Lou Cicatelli and his 2022 gridiron contingent make it six in a row over…
Revere Football Team Falls to Masco, 34–20
The Revere High School football team fell to Masconomet Regional, 34-20, in a non-league game Thursday at Della Russo Stadium. The Patriots (4-6) were unable to contain Masco’s strong running game that accounted for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Masco…
