DoorDash is a well-known online food ordering and delivery company, but to Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri, DoorDash’s latest delivery in the city was just plain awesome. Silvestri said the company reached out to the Veteran Services office and donated…
Author: Cary Shuman
RHS Girls Hoop Team Loses to Classical in Overtime
The Revere High School girls basketball team came within one split second of earning a victory in its season opener. With Revere leading by two points with 5.3 seconds left thanks to two clutch free throws by Carolina Carvalho-Bettero, Classical’s…
Revere Boys Basketball Falls to Classical in Overtime in Opener
The Revere High boys basketball team, after more than a year away from the court due to the coronavirus, took Lynn Classical to the wire in its opener, falling to the Rams, 58-54, in overtime at the Roland Merullo Fieldhouse.…
Play of the Day: Carvalho-Bettero’s Tip Pass Was Extraordinary
Carolina Carvalho-Bettero is one of the most outstanding high school soccer players in eastern Massachusetts. The 5-foot-9-inch junior has 55 goals and 32 assists in two seasons for the RHS girls soccer team. But Carvalho-Bettero also plays RHS girls basketball…
‘Who I Wear a Mask for Revere†Harkins Unveils Banner at Reinstein Bandstand
Revere resident Brian Harkins unveiled his large “Who I Wear A Mask For Revere†banner on March 3 at the William Reinstein Bandstand on Revere Beach. Harkins, recognized as the artist “Nyx Breen,†said the banner was part of “an…
Serino Cites Reasons for His Vote Against Overlay District
Ward 6 City Council Richard Serino elaborated on his reasons for voting against the establishment of the Riverfront Overlay District during an interview after Monday’s subcommittee meeting on the matter. Following are Councilor Serino’s remarks: “Although this project is not…
Clark Praises Arrigo for Extraordinary Leadership in Execution of Vaccine Plan
Congresswoman Katherine Clark praised Mayor Brian Arrigo and his staff for their “extraordinary leadership†during a visit last Friday to the city’s vaccination site for seniors at the Rumney Marsh Academy. Clark walked from table to table at the vaccination…
Labor of Love: McKenna’s Painting Honors Revere Firefighters’ Service
Revere artist Bobby McKenna, known for his distinctive artwork on local electrical boxes, brought his amazing talents to Revere City Hall Monday. The occasion was McKenna’s presentation of his seven-year art project, entitled “Central Fire Station 1912†to the city.…
Local Couple Wins ‘Heartfelt Thanks to Healthcare Heroes’ Wedding Sweepstakes: Umbro, Giordano Prepare for Lavish Ceremony, Reception
There will be a Hollywood-style wedding soon for two healthcare heroes with Revere connections. Michele Umbro and Jack Giordano are the winners of the Boston Harbor Hotel “Heartfelt Thanks to Healthcare Heroes†Wedding Giveaway contest. In an effort to honor…
Turco Wins Democratic Primary
Jeffrey Rosario Turco of Winthrop won the Democratic State Representative Primary in the Nineteenth Suffolk District Tuesday, besting three other candidates for the nomination. In the unofficial vote, Turco received 1,706 votes to defeat second-place finisher Juan Pablo Jaramillo of…
Malpica Named Community Outreach Coordinator at Buonfiglio and Sons Funeral Home
Karen Malpica has been on the staff at the Paul Buonfiglio and Sons Funeral Home for four years. Earlier this year, Malpica became the community outreach coordinator at the well-known funeral home that has been owned and operated by the…
Appreciation: Remembering the Great Michael T. Kearney
Michael T. Kearney built a legendary career in sports across multiple communities including Revere, Malden, Chelsea, and Everett. Mr. Kearney, a popular youth coach in Revere sports, most notably as an assistant on Lou Cicatelli’s RHS staff for more than…
Arrigo speaks about RiverFront Master Plan at Council meeting
Mayor Brian Arrigo began his presentation at the Feb. 22 City Council meeting by expressing his gratitude to the development advisory group that “came up with†the RiverFront Master Plan. Arrigo’s remarks came during a public hearing about amending the…
City Council honors Speaker DeLeo with Certificate of Merit
Ward 3 Councilor Arthur Guinasso presented a Certificate of Merit on behalf of the City Council, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the City of Revere to former Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo at the Feb. 22 meeting. Guinasso said…
Excellence on Ice
Nick Sasso carries on family tradition at Fenwick Nick Sasso certainly had big skates to fill in the family. His father, Jim Sasso, was a high school hockey star at Malden Catholic and went on to play hockey at UConn,…
Turco wins Democratic Primary
Jeffrey Rosario Turco of Winthrop won the Democratic State Representative Primary in the Nineteenth Suffolk District Tuesday, besting three other candidates for the nomination. In the unofficial vote, Turco received 1,706 votes to defeat second-place finisher Juan Pablo Jaramillo of…
Four Candidates Vie for State Rep. Nomination
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…
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…
