Patrick Keefe Jr. was sitting in his dining room when he called the Revere City Council meeting to order Monday night. It was an historic moment in the city’s history as the Council President and his 10 colleagues “met” despite…
Author: Cary Shuman
Councillor McKenna hits three local businesses for ‘price gouging’
Councillor Joanne McKenna never pulls any punches when confronting issues in an effort to help residents in her ward or across the city. Monday night, McKenna lowered the boom on local businesses “for price gouging and taking advantage of residents…
City Council discusses the testing of first responders for coronavirus
Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti’s motion about the testing of Revere’s first responders for coronavirus drew considerable discussion at Monday’s City Council meeting. While acknowledging that there is a shortage of medical testing kits, Visconti said, “I do feel that once they…
Arrigo, Hanton discuss COVID-19 with Council
During a crisis situation that has gripped the City of Revere, the state, the nation, and the world, Mayor Brian Arrigo, Director of Revere’s COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Emergency Response Team Kim Hanton, and Board of Health Chair Dr. Nathalee Kong discussed…
What’s Better Than a New Jetter? New vehicle will help DPW with sewer maintenance
Mayor Brian Arrigo and DPW Water/Sewer Department Superintendent Donald Ciaramella and other DPW staff welcomed the arrival of a new $250,000 Jetter truck that will help maintain and clean sewers in the city. “Out with the old and in with…
Baris Berk of United Brokers proves that the American Dream is alive
Baris Berk grew up in Turkey and emigrated to the United States in 1998. “I had $1,800 cash in my pocket,” remembers Berk, 46, adding that he came to this country hoping that his hard work would help him attain…
St. Mary’s star D’Itria leads team to state title
By Cary Shuman Even before Nicolette D’Itria arrived on the St. Mary’s campus as an incoming eighth-grader, there was talk that a very talented athlete from Revere was ready to make a major impact in the school’s powerful girls basketball…
City Council seeks meeting with Revere Little League directors about McMackin Park
City Council President Patrick Keefe has made Pop Warner one of the most prized youth sports programs in the city. The RPW leader will now try to rebuild another gem in the city: McMackin Little League Field, also known as…
State Rep. candidates start new type of campaigning
The race to be the successor to RoseLee Vincent as Revere’s state representative has begun. Revere candidates Joseph Gravellese and Jessica Giannino are moving forward in their campaigns and the Democratic Primary that will be held on Sept. 1. Gravellese…
Council approves Viscay as City finance director
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Richard Viscay as the new finance director for the city of Revere. Viscay will also remain in his position of city auditor and budget director, and has been appointed to the Revere…
Kelly, Revere health nurse address the Covid-19 virus
Twenty-six Revere High School students and three members of the school staff were slated to return to school today (Wednesday) after being self-monitored at home for three days due to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) decision to change the…
Complete Count Committee plans census outreach events
Revere’s 2020 Complete Count Committee met Monday to discuss U.S. Census outreach activities and the planning of local events for National Census Day which is April 1. Dimple J. Rana, director of Healthy Community Initiatives, and Diane Colella, election commissioner…
Kelly addresses parents’ concerns over Coronavirus Letter focuses on students returning from Italy
Even before 26 Revere High students returned from Italy on Feb. 25 following their school department-sanctioned, nine-day trip, Supt. of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly had a plan in place to address local parents’ growing concerns about the coronavirus. Kelly said…
All-Star goalie Chloe Giordano will attend Dean College
Chloe Giordano didn’t pick up a field hockey stick until her freshman year at Revere High School. But once she did, good things began to happen on the field for Giordano and the RHS field hockey program. And Monday afternoon…
Renovations at Sonny Myers Park should be completed by October
Following three well-attended community meetings with residents about the proposed renovations at Sonny Myers Park, Project Planner Elle Baker said construction at the park will begin this summer, with an expected completion date in mid-October. “We’ve finished the community meeting/design…
Net Gain Revere High launches boys volleyball program
The Revere High School athletic program is adding boys volleyball to its slate of varsity sports teams. The newly formed team, under the direction of head coach Lianne O’Hara, will play its first varsity match against Madison Park at the…
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…
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…
City Council pays tribute to WWII veteran Morris Morris
Anyone who visited the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center over the past several years knew Morris Morris and exactly where in the hall he would be situated during social events. Mr. Morris had his own area at the front of the room…
