The race to be the successor to RoseLee Vincent as Revere’s state representative has begun. Revere candidates Joseph Gravellese and Jessica Giannino are moving forward in their campaigns and the Democratic Primary that will be held on Sept. 1. Gravellese…
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Council approves Viscay as City finance director
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Richard Viscay as the new finance director for the city of Revere. Viscay will also remain in his position of city auditor and budget director, and has been appointed to the Revere…
Kelly, Revere health nurse address the Covid-19 virus
Twenty-six Revere High School students and three members of the school staff were slated to return to school today (Wednesday) after being self-monitored at home for three days due to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) decision to change the…
Complete Count Committee plans census outreach events
Revere’s 2020 Complete Count Committee met Monday to discuss U.S. Census outreach activities and the planning of local events for National Census Day which is April 1. Dimple J. Rana, director of Healthy Community Initiatives, and Diane Colella, election commissioner…
Kelly addresses parents’ concerns over Coronavirus Letter focuses on students returning from Italy
Even before 26 Revere High students returned from Italy on Feb. 25 following their school department-sanctioned, nine-day trip, Supt. of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly had a plan in place to address local parents’ growing concerns about the coronavirus. Kelly said…
All-Star goalie Chloe Giordano will attend Dean College
Chloe Giordano didn’t pick up a field hockey stick until her freshman year at Revere High School. But once she did, good things began to happen on the field for Giordano and the RHS field hockey program. And Monday afternoon…
Renovations at Sonny Myers Park should be completed by October
Following three well-attended community meetings with residents about the proposed renovations at Sonny Myers Park, Project Planner Elle Baker said construction at the park will begin this summer, with an expected completion date in mid-October. “We’ve finished the community meeting/design…
Net Gain Revere High launches boys volleyball program
The Revere High School athletic program is adding boys volleyball to its slate of varsity sports teams. The newly formed team, under the direction of head coach Lianne O’Hara, will play its first varsity match against Madison Park at the…
George Anzuoni to retire after 42 years of distinguished service
George Anzuoni, one of the city’s most legendary public officials who has served with distinction for the past 42 years, will retire as Revere director of finance, collector, and treasurer on Feb. 24. Former Mayor George Colella appointed Anzuoni to…
Rep. Vincent announces intention to not seek re-election
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent announced Tuesday that she will not be a candidate for re-election in the House of Representatives this fall. Vincent has been the state representative for six years in the Sixteenth Suffolk District that includes portions of…
Councillor Powers says footbridge will be ready for use soon
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said a new footbridge that will run from the end of Sachem Street across the Eastern County Ditch on to Sullivan Field (adjacent to Revere Beach Boulevard) is near completion and will be installed at…
City Council pays tribute to WWII veteran Morris Morris
Anyone who visited the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center over the past several years knew Morris Morris and exactly where in the hall he would be situated during social events. Mr. Morris had his own area at the front of the room…
Storage facility heads to zoning committee
A proposal to build a four-story, self-storage facility at 727 Revere Beach Parkway is heading to the Council’s zoning sub-committee for further review. Attorney Cory D. Rhoades of D’Ambrosio Brown Counselors at Law, Revere, presented the plan on behalf of…
St. Mary’s High School retires Tony Conigliaro’s jersey number
St. Mary’s High School retired the jersey number “12†worn by Tony Conigliaro during a ceremony held before the premiere of a new documentary about the former Boston Red Sox star Friday night at the Lynn Veterans Auditorium. St. Mary’s…
U.S.A.’s 10TH RANKED BOXER Wabik returns to the ring Jan. 31
Revere’s professional women’s boxer Kimberly Wabik is climbing the ladder and soaring toward a shot at the title. Coming off three consecutive victories, Wabik has skyrocketed to No. 10 in the USA rankings in the super lightweight division. Wabik had…
Revere CARES presents its Community Champion Awards
Revere CARES (Revere Community Action Resources and Education to Sustain a Healthier Community) honored five individuals with Community Champion Awards during the organization’s Annual Celebration held Jan. 14 at the Marina at the Wharf Restaurant and Bar. The five honorees…
Council President Keefe will continue emphasis on board’s subcommittees
Council President Patrick Keefe said he will continue to rely on Council subcommittees to hold extensive discussions on issues coming before the council, but he will welcome more feedback from speakers at the regular council meetings. One of the trademarks…
Councillors Serino and Visconti deliver introductory speeches
Early in Monday night’s City Council meeting, President Patrick Keefe welcomed its two new members, Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, to the 11-member board. The two city officials received applause from their colleagues before delivering their…
Novoselsky’s motion about crosswalks draws considerable discussion
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky wasn’t expecting a major debate about his request to prohibit the parking of motor vehicles within 10 feet of a crosswalk. But the issue certainly drew a lot of conversation and suggestions from his colleagues.…
Councillor McKenna seeks to slow down motorists on Winthrop Avenue
Ward 1 Councillor Joanna McKenna says motorists are speeding on Winthrop Avenue and she wants a solar-powered speed reader installed on the busy street in Beachmont that continues downward to Winthrop’s Short Beach along Winthrop Parkway. The Council unanimously approved…