Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe succeeded Arthur Guinasso as city council president in 2020 before passing on the gavel to current President Anthony Zambuto in January. That transition of leadership resulted in Keefe returning to the seat in the Council…
Author: Cary Shuman
Barbra Streisand Tribute Show Sells Out at the Senior Center
Deb Peczka DiGiulio, director of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, will host the first show there since the Center re-opened in May and it will be a sellout. Barbara Streisand tribute artist Lori Zeidens will perform the renowned vocalist’s hit songs…
Guinasso Shocker: Will not Seek Re-election in Fall
In an announcement that stunned the political community and elicited much emotion from his colleagues in government, Ward 3 Council Arthur Guinasso said he will not be a candidate for re-election this fall. The longest-serving member of the Council, Guinasso…
Keefe Seeks to Slow Down Speeders in City
Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said that motorists speeding on local streets remains a problem and he wants to address the situation quickly for his constituents. “We’ve added speed readers throughout the city, more stop signs, and different traffic signals,…
Cogliandro Thanks Guinasso for his Service to Revere
Anthony Cogliandro, candidate for the Ward 3 seat on the Revere City Council, came to the Council Chambers Monday night following Councillor Arthur Guinasso’s announcement that he would not be seeking re-election. “I want to thank Arthur Guinasso for his…
City Council Approves City Budget of $241.26 Million
The City Council unanimously approved a city operating budget of $241,257,124 for Fiscal Year 2022 at its meeting Monday night. “The spending plan proposed by Mayor Brian Arrigo is responsible with realistic revenue estimates based upon currently known information,†said…
Council Approves Powers’ Request for Traffic Signage
The City Council unanimously approved a request by Ward 5 Councillor John Powers to install “Slow, Children†signs at appropriate locations on Sagamore Street and Rice Avenue. Powers said there is a playground on Sagamore Street and that children and…
Mantia Sisters Dance Academy Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
The Mantia Sisters Dance Academy will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in the city of Revere in September. Deanne Mantia, 51, and her sister, Jodi Mantia, 54, briefly operated the studio in a building on Broadway before moving to its…
North Suffolk Mental Health Dedicates Hanton House on Chelsea’s Clinton St.
In an impressive ceremony held on a picture postcard pre-summer day, the beautifully done souvenir program distributed to the guests said it very well about the outstanding contributions of Kim Hanton to the North Suffolk Mental Health Association. The program…
Debra Peczka-DiGuilio to Lead Revere Elder Affairs
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Debra Peczka-DiGuilio as the new Director of Elder Affairs at its meeting Monday night. Peczka-DiGuilio had been serving as interim director, overseeing the daily operations of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. Councillors were…
Council Supports Regulations for West Revere Dog Park
The City Council offered its support to Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino’s motion to establish rules and regulations for the Paws and Play dog park on Sargent Street in West Revere before sending the measure to Council subcommittees for further…
Council Discusses Measure for Additional Visitors’ Parking Passes
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky wants residents to have access to a second visitors’ parking pass. But his colleagues mostly want to stand pat and see how the new residential parking program progresses before making a change in its current…
New Revere Health/Recreation Space May Be in the Works
Is there a new health and recreation facility in Revere’s future? Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti made that inquiry to Revere Finance Director Richard Viscay during the Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting Monday Visconti had noticed a “health and wellness center†item…
McKenna Seeks Assistance of DPW in Abandoned Shopping Carts Matter
Stating that shopping carts being taken from supermarkets and other stores and being abandoned on city streets “are becoming a blight to our community,†Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is reaching out to the DPW to help alleviate the situation.…
Director of Parking James Rose Honored With Citation by Council
The City Council honored Parking Director Jim Rose Monday with a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of his upcoming retirement. City Council President Anthony Zambuto praised Rose’s efforts in helping to implement the new residential parking program. “We all know…
Wilson Honored for Saving Life of Young Girl
The Revere City Council presented Revere Police Officer David Wilson its highest honor – a Certificate of Merit – for his heroic actions of rescuing a girl from the frigid waters of Revere Beach on May 14, 2021. Councillor-at-Large George…
Employees to be Honored
Revere Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Donny Ciaramella, DPW General Foreman Joe Lake, and the city’s Engineering and Water and Sewer Departments will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the City Council. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said the individuals…
A Resounding Response: Boudreau, Boston Sparks Provide a Great Service to Firefighters
When Revere firefighters rushed to Kingman Avenue on June 2, they encountered heavy fire and smoke overflowing from the top floor of the building. Fire officials had to determine quickly whether there were still occupants inside the burning structure and…
Councillor McKenna seeks art galleryto be located in old Beachmont fire station
Where some see an old fire station, Joanne McKenna sees a new art gallery. The Ward 1 councillor wants to transform the former Beachmont fire station on Winthrop Avenue into artists’ lofts and an art gallery. McKenna said the building…
Derek’s Barber Shop
Derek Anemoduris establishes himself as one of Revere’s premier barbers Derek Anemoduris reigns as one of the most prolific three-point shooters in Revere High basketball history. The former captain and leading scorer on the 1997 and 1999 RHS teams still…
