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…
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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…
McKenna Says Residents Should be Notified in Advance of Traffic Changes
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said residents should be notified in advance of any traffic changes made on local streets. McKenna expressed her displeasure at Monday’s Council meeting that three streets in Beachmont – Endicott, Bradtsreet, and Crest – were…
Next Stop Revere Master Planning Forum Draws Large Crowd
Mayor Brian Arrigo said he wanted the community’s input on the future of Revere throughout the Next Stop Revere master planning process. In their first public opportunity to weigh in on the plan, many residents accepted the mayor’s invitation and…
Northeast Regional Continues to See Surge in Applications for Admission
Superintendent/Director David DiBarri is a very good example of why Northeast Regional Vocational High School is experiencing a consistently high demand for seats in its incoming classes. A 1988 Northeast graduate who specialized in graphic arts, DiBarri, a Revere native,…
RHS Star Pitcher McManus Commits to Wentworth Inst.
Revere High School senior Olivia McManus has found the perfect school for her outstanding aptitude in science, mathematics – and softball. At an impressive ceremony attended by teammates, coaches, and her proud parents, McManus announced that she will be attending…
McKenna Fed up with Natgrid’s Inaction
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna wants the street lights – 17 to be precise – fixed in her ward and it appears she will finally get some answers after pressing National Grid for action at Monday’s Council meeting. “I can…
Rizzo Announces Candidacy for Mayor
It wasn’t your traditional scene for a major political announcement – with Irish step dancing before and a corned beef and cabbage dinner after – but Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo made his intentions known for the 2019 election Thursday night at…
Appreciation Vincent Cammarata Sr. Was a Revere Legend
They came from far and wide to honor a man State Rep. Roselee Vincent called “a West Revere neighborhood legend,†to pay tribute to his honorable and highly decorated record in the U.S. Navy, to recognize his service to this…
Real Estate Market Just as Hot Nextdoor in Chelsea
Jeff Bowen and Sandra Castillo set to unveil Parker Place condominiums on Parker Street Chelsea real estate agent Jeffrey Bowen said all the hard work by city officials over the past 20 years is paying off. “Chelsea is booming,†says…
Powers Has a Vision for Wonderland Park Site Office Park, Hotel and Restaurants Part of His Plan
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers drives past the former Wonderland Greyhound Park property sometimes twice a day, if not more. Powers and his former colleague, the late Robert Haas Jr., were the co-sponsors of a motion a few years ago…
RPW Pres. Keefe Will Speak Out Against Ban of Youth Tackle Football in Mass.
Revere Junior Patriots Pop Warner President Patrick Keefe is speaking out against the proposed ban of youth tackle football in Massachusetts. Keefe will deliver remarks at an April 16 hearing at the State House on the legislation that seeks to…
Emergency Fund for CAPIC Approved
The Revere City Council praised CAPIC Executive Director Robert Repucci after approving a motion by Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto that Mayor Brian Arrigo be requested to establish an emergency fund for the agency that serves Revere, Winthrop, and Chelsea residents. Zambuto…
Council Votes to Support RSCHP Application for State Grant
The Revere City Council voted unanimously to support the Revere Society of Cultural and Historic Preservation (RSCHP) in its application for a state grant for matching funds to help renovate the organization’s headquarters and museum located at 108 Beach St.…
Council Will Assist Resident in Resolving Issues at His Property
City Council President Arthur Guinasso told Toscano Avenue resident Rocco Falzone that the Council will reach out to Revere’s state legislators to help him with various issues at his property. Guinasso said the Council will contact Speaker Robert A. DeLeo…
RHS Lacrosse MVP Makes Her Decision: Scholar-Athlete Kiana Napolitano Will Attend Framingham State
Napolitano has devoted many hours to advancing in lacrosse and the hard work is paying off. The reigning Northeastern Conference South MVP, Napolitano holds the single-season scoring mark and every goal she scores this season, it will create a new…
Traffic Commission Discusses Resident Sticker Parking Program
The City-Wide Residency Parking Sticker Program is another step closer to enactment following a public forum conducted by the Revere Traffic Commission. The Commission, led by Chairman Paul Argenzio, listened as city councillors and residents took the podium and commented…
Betterman Designated ‘Superhost’ by Airbnb
When it comes to working with Airbnb on renting properties in Revere, Steven Betterman is doing things right. Betterman, an independent local real estate agent who owns multiple properties in the city, has been operating an Airbnb property in Beachmont…
All-scholastic Honors Pam Gonzalez Concludes Her Outstanding Basketball Career at St. Mary’s High School
Pamela Gonzalez has been selected as an All-Scholastic, a much-deserved honor following her sensational senior season for the St. Mary’s High School of Lynn girls basketball team. Gonzalez, of Revere, led the Lady Spartans in to the Division 3 state…
