Ira Novoselsky spent a lot of his childhood playing sports and attending events at the old Revere Jewish Community Center (JCC) located at 65 Nahant Avenue. There were also Hebrew School classes at the facility. The building holds a special…
Author: Cary Shuman
Temple B’Nai Israel to Close after More than 113 Years
Temple B’Nai Israel, the beloved Jewish house of worship in Beachmont and the setting for bar mitzvahs, weddings, and other joyous celebrations through the years, will close its doors this Friday. Debby Cherry, president of the temple on Wave Avenue,…
Developers Talk about Their Revere Beach/Ocean Avenue Developments at Community Meeting
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novselsky brought together the developers of Ocean Avenue and Revere Beach properties at a community meeting May 15 at 376 Ocean Avenue. What they heard was a vision of luxury apartments, a new hotel, new restaurants,…
City Council Is Pretty Upset about Ugly House Banner at Wonderland
Revere city councillors expressed dismay at Monday’s Council meeting about a large banner that is hanging from the top tier of the Wonderland MBTA Garage. Councillors Joanne McKenna and John Powers co-sponsored a motion that requests “Mayor Brian Arrigo to…
Ardagna Field Is Dedicated- Softball Facility Is Named in Memory of Tony and Vanessa Ardagna
Family, friends, classmates, teammates and the current Revere High softball team paid tribute to two outstanding individuals who were synonymous with softball excellence Friday. The city held a dedication ceremony for Ardagna Field, named in memory of former coach and…
Residents Hear More Details in ‘Next Stop Revere’ Master Plan Meeting
The ‘Next Stop Revere’ master plan continues to generate excitement in the city, drawing a large turnout of residents at the second of two public forums May 8 at the Hill Elementary School. Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officials led…
Gibson Park Community Build Event Set for This Weekend
If Mother Nature can finally provide a weekend of good springtime weather, Elle Baker and her group will join Mayor Brian Arrigo at Gibson Park on Hayes Avenue for a three-day Community Build event at the newly renovated facility. Baker,…
Rep. Vincent Leads Effort for New Park for Seniors at Sullivan Field
To the residents who expressed concern about the lack of recreational areas and green space along Revere Beach during the Metropolitan Beaches Commission meeting last Wednesday, Rep. RoseLee Vincent has already taken the initiative. Vincent, working in coordination with Speaker…
Arrigo Announces for Re-election
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced his candidacy for re-election at a breakfast Saturday morning at Casa Lucia. The breakfast was part of a series of events kicking off his campaign. Many campaign volunteers had participated in a sign-holding on Broadway prior…
A Busy Day at the Election Department: Nineteen Candidates Pull Papers for 2019 Election
Many cities and towns call the first phase of the nomination process for municipal elections “pulling papers.†Others call it “taking out papers†or “drawing papers.†Call it what you will, but 18 candidates for office walked in to Election…
Rizzo Requests Expanded Traffic Lane for Entry to Northgate Shopping Plaza
Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said he has seen enough of the increased traffic on Route 60 East from Copeland Circle to Squire Road and toward the left turn lane in to Northgate Shopping Plaza. During his remarks, Police Chief James Guido…
City Council Approves Plan To Hold 75th Anniversary Observance of D-day on June 6
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo to hold a City of Revere commemoration ceremony of D-Day on June 6, 2019. The event will mark the Allied Invasion across the English Channel and on to the…
Revere Soccer Standout De Los Santos Picks Regis College
Allen De Los Santos certainly has the right outlook as he enters the next phase of his educational experience. While the Revere High soccer star will be continuing his career in that sport at Regis College in Weston, De Los…
Traffic Comm. Approves Parking Sticker Program
The Revere Traffic Commission, led by Chairman Paul Argenzio, unanimously approved a citywide overnight resident parking sticker program during its meeting April 25 at the Council Chambers. James Rose, parking director for the City of Revere, said the program will…
Split Decisions-After Two Draws, Pro Boxer Kimberly Wabik Seeks First Victory
Kimberly Wabik has begun her women’s professional boxing career in rather unusual fashion. The 32-year-old Revere resident hasn’t lost a fight, but she hasn’t won a fight. Her record is 0-0-2 after two four-round bouts in New Hampshire. “I have…
Mayor Arrigo Announces Starting Date for Community Center Programs at Garfield School
Following through on an announcement that he made during his State of the City Address, Mayor Brian Arrigo stated that a number of after-school, youth and adult programs will begin in September at the George V. Colella Multi-Cultural Center at…
Pope John High School Hosts Rally to Garner Fundraising Support
Pope John XXIII High School Principal Thomas Mahoney stood outside the school auditorium welcoming alumni, parents, and students to a rally Monday night. Mahoney said because of International Residential Management [IRM] not fulfilling its financial obligations to the school for…
Council Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
The Revere City Council approved an ordinance Monday night banning single-use, disposable, plastic shopping bags at local stores. The ordinance will go in to effect in three phases: on July 1 (stores 20,000 square feet or more), on Aug. 1…
Zambuto Supports Rfd’s Call for Safety on Cell Phone Tower Issue O’Hara Seeks Vote of Support by Councillors
Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto made it clear following Monday’s Council meeting that he supports the Revere Firefighters Union in its request to have a cell phone tower removed from the Central Fire Station tower on Broadway. “I’m for its removal 100…
Falzone Praises Rep. Vincent for Assistance on Flooding Issue
Toscano Avenue resident Rocco Falzone is praising Rep. Roselee Vincent for her efforts in assisting him with an ongoing problem with flooding at his property. Falzone has appeared at City Council meetings detailing the flooding issue that involves a clogged…