Ward 5 Councillor John Powers looked on Monday as workers began the demolition of the former Point of Pines Fire Station, clearing the way for a brand-new fire station to be built on the site. “I’m elated to see this…
Author: Cary Shuman
Zoning Board of Appeals Addresses Four Items at Its Aug. 25 Meeting
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals, under the leadership of Chair Michael Tucker, voted on four items on the agenda at its Aug. 25 meeting. The Board voted unanimously to continue to its Sept. 22 meeting a request by Cavallo…
USPS Honors Board of Health, ROTM with Forever Stamps
The United States Postal Service dedicated its Forever Stamps in honor of the Revere Board of Health and Revere On The Move during an impressive ceremony Friday on the American Legion Hall Front Lawn. Director of Public Health Lauren Buck…
At the Top of Her Sport: DiRienzo Receives National Awards from AMAA Foundation
Doreen DiRienzo is one of the most heralded Karate instructors in the history of her sport. In her 48-year career that started at the age of 16, DiRienzo has compiled an incredible record of achievements. She is a Tenth Degree…
Councilor McKenna Asks for City to Take McMackin Park by Eminent Domain
Ward 1 Councilor Joanne McKenna and the City Council are now playing serious hardball with the caretakers of McMackin Park, the former home to Revere Little League. McKenna asked Mayor Brian Arrigo to proceed with the taking of McMackin Park…
City Takes Step Toward Acquiring Boatyard Property on Thayer Avenue
The City of Revere moved a huge step closer to the redevelopment of the Boatyard property at 29 Thayer Ave. following a communication at the City Council from City Auditor Richard Viscay requesting a loan order for $1.725 million for…
Rotondo Speaks Out for Affordable Housing
Councillor-Large George Rotondo brought the maximum allowable five motions to the City Council floor Monday night, two of which offered a clear emphasis on his pursuit of affordable housing opportunities for the residents of Revere. One of Rotondo’s motions centered…
Revere Police Chief Callahan Pledges Resolution to Satter House Parking Concerns
During a lengthy discussion about visitor parking passes for the Jack Satter House on Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere Police Chief David Callahan provided the words that Satter House residents had wanted to hear. “I think we may be able to…
Addison Ulwick Wins MLB Pitch Hit and Run Regionals at Fenway Park
Addison Ulwick of Revere finished in first place overall in the MLB Pitch Hit and Run regional competition held Aug. 14 at Fenway Park. Addison took first place in the pitching, hitting, and baserunning contests in the girls’ 9-10-year-old division.…
Revere High Football Opens Pre-Season Workouts
Seeking to continue the momentum from consecutive outstanding seasons, the Revere High School football team will begin its pre-season scrimmage schedule against Hamilton-Wenham Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Sixty-five players are participating in pre-season practices. “That’s…
A champion in sports, education: Falzarano begins in new position as Revere High assistant principal
Julianne Esposito Falzarano is well prepared to take on a position of leadership in the Revere High School administration. The former head cheerleading coach, Falzarano has begun in her new role as assistant principal at RHS. She will work directly…
Sheila Rosanio’s dance team wins national title
Studio owner receives ‘Choreographer of the Year Award’ She opened her well-known studio, Sheila Rosanio’s School of Dance and Gymnastics, shortly after she had graduated from Boston State College, the year that the school merged with UMass Boston. A popular…
New Revere High sports season begins Friday
Can the summer really be over – and the Revere High School sports pre-season really be here? Well, summer officially doesn’t end until next month, but the Revere High fall sports season is upon us. Athletes on the RHS football…
Large Crowds Enjoy Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach
The International Sand Sculpting Festival made a triumphant return over the weekend with a fun-filled event on Revere Beach. Event Chair John Hamel was pleased with the large turnout at the Festival and the manner in which visitors followed social…
Ciccarello Resigns as Revere Coach; Accepts Teaching Position in Peabody
Joe Ciccarello, who brought the Revere High School softball program to the brink of a Division 1 state title and won a dramatic Greater Boston League championship this spring, is stepping down from his coaching and teaching positions. Ciccarello, who…
Roncevich Begins His Campaign for Ward 3 Seat on City Council
Michael Roncevich, a 2020 graduate of Revere High School, has launched his campaign for the Ward 3 seat on the Revere City Council. At 19, Roncevich is the youngest candidate in this fall’s municipal election. He is the son of…
Moroccan Festival Set for This Saturday at Whelan School
When the City of Revere needed local organizations to step up and assist the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) was front and center with a big, helping hand. The group, which was founded…
Reds Claim Revere Youth Baseball Minor League Title: Marco Spiriti Pitches a Two-Hitter in Win Over Mets
Ace southpaw Marco Spiriti allowed only two hits and struck out 10 as the Reds defeated the Mets, 8-2, to capture the Revere Youth Baseball League Minor League championship Monday at Papasodora Field at Griswold Park. Coach Nick Rystrom’s Mets…
Addonizio Spiriti Had a Spectacular Softball Career at RHS, Saint Anselm College
For Annamaria Addonizio Spiriti, the Reds’ Revere Youth Baseball League championship season rekindled memories of her competing in the Cal Ripken Baseball League at St. Mary’s Field as a youth. “They didn’t have softball at St. Mary’s when I first…
She Can Pitch, Hit and Run: Revere Softball Player Addison Ulwick Will Compete in MLB Contest at Fenway Park
Revere’s rising 10-year-old softball standout Addison Ulwick will head to Fenway Park in Boston Saturday to compete in the New England regional finals of the MLB Pitch Hit and Run Contest. Ulwick qualified by compiling one of the three highest…