In most elections in Massachusetts, candidates have several months to meet with residents, hold campaign events, and get their message out to the voters, especially in spring and summer when the warm weather arrives. But in the March 2 Democratic…
Author: Cary Shuman
Arrigo Launches $250,000 Program to Provide Relief to Revere Restaurants
The city held an information session with local business owners Monday to discuss Mayor Brian Arrigo’s innovative pilot grant program to provide relief to Revere restaurant owners. Up to 10 restaurants in Revere will be selected to participate in the…
Councilor Keefe Withdraws Motion to Hire an Additional Parking Officer
Ward 4 Councilor Patrick Keefe prides himself on his constituent services, no issue too big or too small to get involved in the heart of the discussion and always working toward a rapid response. During pre-COVID-19 times, Keefe’s community meetings…
Councilor McKenna Seeks Answers on Short-Term Rental Enforcement Policy
Stating in her motion that “we owe it to our residents to take control of these unacceptable situations and hold the property owners accountable,” Ward 1 Councilor Joanna McKenna called for the City Council to request Mayor Brian Arrigo to…
A Grand Finale: D’Itria Leads St. Mary’s Girls Basketball Team to CCL Cup
St. Mary’s High School girls basketball coach Jeff Newhall said that Nicolette D’Itria is one of the most fundamentally sound players he’s ever coached in his career. D’Itria, senior guard from Revere, has also consistently displayed what many consider the…
Another bright development for Revere residents
Planning Board approves RiverFront Master Plan Mayor Brian Arrigo has been focusing his efforts on redeveloping the city’s riverfront area in coordination with a community-based process that gained momentum in 2020. Ward 5 Councilor John Powers, in whose district the…
New community boating center could lead to launch of Revere High crew team
Powers, Keefe on board with potential use By Cary Shuman Crew, anyone? Will Goldenheim is the founding executive director of the North Shore Maritime Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to sports on the water and…
Charles Goes Pro
Former Revere High basketball star signs pro-contract with Dominican Republic League Former Revere High basketball star Gerald Jean Charles Jr. will realize his dream of playing professional basketball when he signs a contract to compete in a league in the…
Izzo looks to build on her performance at Nationals
Gabbie Izzo is hoping to continue her momentum in her quest to earn a berth on the 2022 U.S. Olympic team after contending in the United States Figure Skating Championships last month in Las Vegas. Izzo, who trains at Revere’s…
Serino’s Zoning Board Tracker Proposal is Sent to Committee
The City Council has referred Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino’s motion about starting a Zoning Board of Appeals tracking system on the city’s website to the Economic Development and Zoning Subcommittee. Serino said that the “ZBA Tracker” would allow residents…
Council Approves $5.875M Loan Order for Capital Improvements
The City Council unanimously approved a loan order in the amount of $5.875 million for Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvements. Viscay said the funds would be used for “deferred maintenance” and equipment operations by city departments. He asked the Council…
State Rep. Candidates Set for Debate on Feb. 18
The four Democratic candidates running for state representative have all agreed to participate in the Revere Journal/Revere TV debate to be televised live on Revere TV. Candidates Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Jeff Turco, Valentino Capobianco, and Alicia DelVento said they are…
Councilors Put the Well-Being of Revere Workers First With Amazon Resolution
The City Council approved a resolution by Councilors Jessica Giannino and Richard Serino urging fair and full employment opportunities at Amazon. Amazon will be building a new distribution center on the site of Showcase Cinemas on Squire Road. It has…
City Council Approves New Public Art Commission
Revere has a newly established Public Art Commission. The City Council voted unanimously to launch the new board after Elle Baker, project manager in the Planning Department, had given the Legislative Affairs an overview of the commission during the subcommittee…
City Council Honors Revere Resident Fatou Drammeh
Monday night the Revere City Council honored Fatou Drammeh, founder of the local non-profit organization, Women Encouraging Empowerment, with a Certificate of Appreciation for her commitment and dedication to the community. The honor was bestowed upon Drammeh in coordination with…
Revere Firefighters Battle Two Blazes Saturday Night
The Revere Fire Department battled two blazes in the city at homes on Mountain Avenue and Revere Beach Parkway within a span of three hours Saturday night. Fire Chief Christopher Bright said the cold, wintry weather and icy surfaces made…
City Honors Liz McBride on Her 100th Birthday at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center
Mayor Brian Arrigo knew exactly what the guests at Elizabeth “Liz” McBride’s 100th birthday celebration had to do to commemorate the happy occasion. “We have to sing, ‘Happy Birthday,’ right?” said Arrigo, prompting Liz’s family and friends to break into…
Short-Range Shot: St. Mary’s Basketball Star Nicolette D’Itria Will Attend Endicott College in Beverly
Nicolette D’Itria’s legacy as one of the most successful players in the history of the powerful St. Mary’s High School of Lynn girls basketball program is already assured. A superb 5-foot-6-inch senior guard from Revere, D’Itria was a starter and…
Ivan Mertilus Takes Another Step Forward Toward His Pro Football Dream
Ivan Mertilus is back in his hometown of Revere after impressing NFL scouts during his appearance in the 2021 Hula Bowl college football all-star game in Hawaii. Mertilus made four tackles for Team ‘Ania (Land) who lost to Team Kai…
Reaching Every Senior: Arrigo Joins Volunteers in Phone Bank Outreach to Connect Seniors With Vaccine Resources
From a second-floor space at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center on Monday, Mayor Brian Arrigo teamed with volunteers in informing Revere seniors by phone about the Commonwealth’s Phase 2 vaccine distribution. The telephone bank outreach effort was part of the City…
