The City Council unanimously approved a loan order in the amount of $1.7 million for the purposes of acquiring by eminent domain the property known as “The Boatyard†located at 29 Thayer Avenue. The property, located next to Gibson Park,…
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Councillor McKenna Wants Resolution to Shopping Carts Problem in City
At its Sept. 27 meeting the Revere City Council unanimously approved Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna’s motion that Mayor Brian Arrigo request that a representative from each of the three stores (Stop & Shop, Target, and Big Lots) be called…
Councillor Guinasso Endorses Terminiello in Ward 3 Election
During an unprecedented press conference Monday held in front of his home, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso endorsed Al Terminiello in the race for the Ward 3 seat in the Nov. 2 election. Longtime political observers couldn’t recall an endorsement…
Councillors Praise Turco, Giannino for Their Work on Eliminating Meters on Revere Beach
For approximately 125 years there were no parking meters on Revere Beach. And thanks to the work of State Reps. Jeffrey Turco and Jessica Giannino, there will be no meters for the next 125 years – actually, the City Council…
Rodriguez’s Field Goal Lifts Revere Over English, 17-14, in Overtime
Head Coach Lou Cicatelli looked at the 14-point deficit on the scoreboard at Manning Field in Lynn and didn’t like what he saw. So Cicatelli and his coaching staff made some crucial halftime adjustments, and the second half belonged the…
City Council Joins Arrigo in Opposition to Homeless Center at Quality Inn
From the moment the story first surfaced that the Boston Public Health Commission was looking at the Quality Inn, Revere, as a potential site for a homeless transitional center, Mayor Brian Arrigo stood firm in opposition to the proposal. Arrigo’s…
Revere Football Rushes Past Medford, 34-6
Revere High football players have grown accustomed to winning the past four seasons. After an appearance in the North sectional finals versus Melrose in 2019, the Patriots won three of their four games during an abbreviated season in the spring…
Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser at Della Russo Stadium
Family and friends participated in the Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser Saturday at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Tina died unexpectedly on Aug. 13, 2021. She was the former owner of the yoga studio, Yoga Lounge, Winthrop. Her passion was…
Edwards Announces Her Candidacy for State Senate
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards announced her candidacy for State Senate Sunday afternoon during a campaign kickoff event held at the William Reinstein Bandstand on Revere Beach. Edwards is running for the First Suffolk and Middlesex District seat held by…
Zambuto Will Explore the Hiring of Coyote Relocator
The residents of High Street have brought forth the problem of coyotes regularly roaming their neighborhood and Council President Anthony Zambuto is moving the issue closer to a resolution. Zambuto, who lives in the neighborhood, said he is exploring the…
Shayna Foppiano Soars Closer to a Title Shot: Joe Lake-Trained Everett Boxing Star Returns to the Ring Friday Night
Coming off a spectacular 41-second knockout in her last fight, Everett women’s boxing sensation Shayna Foppiano is training for her next bout to be held Sept. 24 in Windham, New Hampshire. Foppiano will bring a career record of 4-0-1 into…
Revere Storms Past Chelsea, 34-0, Rodriguez, Barreto Pace Patriots to Victory
Chelsea High-Revere High was always a great football rivalry in the old Greater Boston League – and in Pop Warner as well. In fact, head coach Lou Cicatelli experienced it as a former football player for the Revere High Patriots.…
Cogliandro and Fiore Top the Ticket in Ward 3 and Ward 5: Four Candidates Advance to Final Election
Ward 3 City Councillor candidates Anthony Cogliandro and Al Terminiello Jr. advanced to the Nov. 2 final election, while Al Fiore and John Powers advanced in Ward 5 following Tuesday’s preliminary election. Cogliandro finished in first place in the field…
Recognizing an Outstanding Business: Vin’s Auto Celebrates 60 Years in Revere
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky will present a special citation from the council to Vin Conte, owner of Vin’s Auto Service on American Legion Highway, at the business’ 60th anniversary celebration and barbecue on Saturday. Novoselsky has been a long-time…
Arrigo Responds to Council Discussion of Lack of Air Conditioning at Lincoln School
Mayor Brian Arrigo has offered a vigorous response to the City Council’s harsh comments about the lack of air conditioning at the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. The issue came before the City Council Monday night following a motion by Councillor-at-Large…
McKenna, Visconti Ask for Investigation of Counterfeit Parking Passes in City
Councillors Joanne McKenna and Gerry Visconti are asking the parking director to investigate the usage and production of counterfeit visitor parking passes throughout the city. The councillors also want the parking director to revoke all visitor parking privileges from residents…
Revere Pop Warner Teams Kick Off New Season
The Revere Pop Warner Junior Patriots football and cheerleading teams opened the 2021 season Sunday. President Brianna Roderick said the organization is fielding three football teams and five cheerleading teams this season. The Revere U-14 team defeated the Hyde Park…
Two ward races on tap for upcoming Tuesday’s primary
The voters in Wards 3 and 5 will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to cast their ballots to determine the two candidates that will advance to the final election in November. While there are four candidates in…
Boncore will step down from State Senate seat
Sen. Joseph Boncore, who has served in the First Middlesex and Suffolk District senate seat since 2016, announced last Wednesday that he will be resigning from his position. He will be submitting his official letter of resignation soon to Senate…
Jennifer Cimino Photography celebrates ten years in business
JCP’s photo booth has become an instant hit Jenn Cimino is celebrating the tenth year of her business, and it’s onward and upward for the talented, award-winning photojournalist. “Everybody calls me Jenn, but the business is Jennifer Cimino Photography,†said…
