The city honored David Callahan on his promotion to Chief of Revere Police at an impressive, formal ceremony Tuesday afternoon outside Revere City Hall. Mayor Brian Arrigo led the list of officials offering their congratulations to Callahan, who becomes the…
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Council Approves FY ’21 Budget of $209.6 Million Mayor’s Promotions of Key Personnel are Denied
The Revere City unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s Fiscal Year ’21 city budget of $209.6 million at a Council meeting Monday night. But councilors rejected a proposal by Mayor Arrigo to promote certain personnel who would have additional responsibilities in…
I Do: City Clerk Melnik Is Called upon to Conduct Marriage Vow Ceremonies
City Clerk Ashley Melnik drew plaudits from all 11 city councilors for her professionalism and preciseness Monday night, explaining the exact significance of what a “no†vote or “yes†vote during the complicated budget deliberations and then conducting the roll…
It’s a Summer Sensation: Banana Boat Always a Big Draw for Beachgoers
The long lines are forming at Banana Boat which is no surprise for the popular ice cream stand that is in its 43rd year at its location at the corner of Beach Street and Ocean Avenue. Sisters Avri Schena and…
Councillor Serino’s Opposition to Promotions was ‘Nothing Personal’
Richard Serino is an emerging first-term councillor from Ward 6. Brian Arrigo is the popular, second-term mayor of Revere. Serino didn’t let that gap in experience get in the way of being on different sides with Mayor Arrigo, who has…
Council Approves Motion Requesting Reinstatement of Teachers
The City Council unanimously approved a motion sponsored by Councillors Jessica Giannino and Joanne McKenna that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the Revere Public Schools to “reinstate three educators who were punished for union activity.†Arrigo, as mayor, serves as chair…
Council Tables Action on Human Rights Commission Appointment
The City Council approved four of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments at its meeting Monday night, but the fifth one drew considerable discussion before the appointment was advanced for discussion at a future meeting. David Callahan was appointed as chief of…
Gravellese, Giannino Agree to Two Debates in State Rep Election
State representative candidates Joe Gravellese and Jessica Giannino have agreed to meet in two debates before the Democratic Primary Election on Sept. 1. Gravellese and Giannino are running for the seat currently held by State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, who is…
St. Mary’s Hoop Star Nicolette D’Itria Receives State Championship Award
Basketball standout Nicolette D’Itria and the Division 3 state championship St. Mary’s High School (Lynn) team were honored by the MIAA during a ceremony Friday at the Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium. D’Itria was a starting player for the Spartans, who compiled…
Council Sub-Committee will Discuss Budget with Arrigo on Friday
John Powers, chair of the City Council’s Ways and Means Subcommittee, will call a rare Friday (5 p.m.) meeting to further discuss the Fiscal Year ’21 budget with Mayor Brian Arrigo. Powers said that he has additional questions about the…
Appreciation: Regional School Committee Member Ron Jannino Dies at 75
The Revere community is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving and most dedicating public officials. Ronald Jannino, who served as Revere’s representative on the Northeastern Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee for 35 years, died on June 20. He…
A Match Made in Newsprint: Paul and Charlene DiPlatzi Celebrate their 30th Anniversary
Paul DiPlatzi proposed to Charlene Ferragamo in November, 1989, through a “Will You Marry Me?†ad in the Revere Journal. Charlene’s response to Paul Angelo DiPlatzi: “Yes, I Will Marry You!!†Note Charlene’s double exclamation points. She must have known…
Annual Summer Food Program Begins
Revere’s 2020 Annual Summer Food Program began Monday at Revere High School and the Beachmont School. Pauline Lyons, starting her 17th year as director, estimated that the opening day turnout would be 800 residents between the two locations. Most of…
Councillor Guinasso Pays Tribute to His Friend, Ronald Jannino
Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said his friendship with Ronald Jannino went back several years. “My wife and I became friends with Ron and his wife and during the course of it all, he’s best friends with Kenny Hill, so…
Time to Be a Fan: Mike Cella Retiring, Will Enjoy Grandchildren’s High School Careers
From a being a football player to being a high school and college coach, Mike Cella been on the field and walking the sidelines in stadiums on fall weekends for six different decades. Mike is the son of the legendary…
Council Set to Vote on Fiscal Year ‘21 Budget
City Council President Patrick Keefe said that if Ways and Means subcommittee hearings on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget continue to go smoothly, he expects the full Council to vote on the budget at its June 22 Council meeting. Ways…
Pressing Onward: Wonderland Dry Cleaners Celebrate 75 Years in Revere
As a young boy Joseph Fanale would ride his bicycle from Winthrop to Revere to visit his parents’ business, Wonderland Dry Cleaners, on Broadway. “I’m one of six children and we all worked here at one time or another,†said…
School Committee Member D’Ambrosio Convenes Young Leader Town Hall Program
Anthony D’Ambrosio, the 24-year-old Yale graduate who stunned local political observers with his first-place finish in the School Committee election last fall, has launched a new student-oriented initiative that is already generating significant audiences. D’Ambrosio’s new venture is called the…
Floor to Ceiling: Sao-Pedro-Welch, Endicott Claim National Dance Crown
Nikki Sao Pedro-Welch is familiar with winning major championships as an athlete. At Revere High School she was a state gymnastics balance beam champion before becoming a captain of the RHS cheerleading squad that built the foundation for a program…
RPD Chief James Guido Will Retire on June 30
Under normal circumstances, Revere Police Chief James Guido would have announced his retirement in a packed City Council Chambers, with colleagues, friends and family on hand to salute him on a distinguished 33-year career in a profession that has never…
