With recent state legislation passed that will once and for all set criteria of what defines environmental justice communities like Revere –Gubernatorial Candidate, former State Senator and Eastie resident Ben Downing outlined his climate plan that he’d make a priority…
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Revere Public Schools Launches Dashboard That Tracks School COVID-19 Positive Cases
In a co-authored letter by Mayor Brian Arrigo and Revere Public School (RPS) Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly that was sent home to parents last week, the city and RPS offcials announced a new dashboard that gives families the number of…
Pool Testing Pilot Program to Expand This Week at RPS
At a recent Revere Public School Committee Webinar, Bill Jacobson, the head of the state’s “pool testing†program, went over the current COVID-19 pool testing pilot program at Revere schools that will become fully implemented this week. The volunteer program…
MACIR programs 2,500 ChromeBooks for Revere Public Schools
Students from Revere MACIR (Moroccan American Connections in Revere) IT training program configured and barcoded another 2,500 ChromeBooks for Revere Public Schools. With the programming of ChromeBooks for students over the summer and at the beginning of the school year…
Recovery on the Harbor cuts ribbonÂ
A new resource center for people in recovery from drugs opened its doors in Orient Heights Square earlier this month. Run by North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMH) Recovery on the Harbor at 983 Bennington St. will offer those in…
Garfield School’s Herwig Named Health Educator of the Year
At last week’s Revere Public School Committee meeting, committee member Stacey Rizzo announced that Garfield Middle School Health Educator Jill Herwig was recently named Health Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.…
Revere Students and Parents Call for Substantial State Funding as Schools Reopen
With the promised funding from the landmark education bill that was signed into law before the COVID pandemic hit is still up in the air, Revere students and parents on Tuesday called for the state to fully fund the Student…
Revere Teachers Stage Protest
On Monday afternoon outside the Rumney Marsh Academy members of the Revere Teachers Association (RTA) held a stand out and car parade calling for common sense school safety as teachers head back to school. RTA members continue to argue that…
Longtime Santarpio’s Cook, Baliram Rishi “Richie†Boodoosingh Dies at 46
If you picked up a Santarpio’s Pizza from the kitchen during the week you most likely got to know Baliram Rishi “Richie†Boodoosingh. Revere resident Richie was one of Santarpio’s top pizza cooks and for the last 25 years was…
Revere High to Partner with North Suffolk Mental Health
Through a state grant, Revere High School will partner with North Suffolk Mental Health to deliver mental health and substance abuse services to students. The Baker-Polito Administration made the announcement this week and the partnership between Revere High and North…
Manny Lopes Honored by Boston City Council; Shares Honor with Fellow EBNHC Team Members
Last week East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes was recognized at the Boston City Council’s Annual Black History Month Celebration as the Council honored Black essential workers in the City of Boston for their leadership during…
Sen. Boncore Reappointed Chair of Transportation
Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) was recently re-appointed by Senate President Karen Spilka to once again chair the Joint Committee on Transportation. Boncore, who represents Revere, East Boston, Winthrop, the North End, Beacon Hill and part of Cambridge, was first appointed…
97-Year-Old Eastie World War II Veteran Receives Vaccine from Military
 Last week, 97-year-old East Boston resident and World War II veteran Louis Ricci received his second COVID-19 vaccine with the help of the U.S. Military at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC). Mr. Ricci was welcomed into the Health…
RPS to Return to In-Person Learning March 8
When Revere Public School (RPS) Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio read the motion Monday that paved the way for RPS students to start returning back to school it was music to the ears of parents and students. RPS students have been…
Revere Chooses Perkins and Eastman as Architects for New High School
At a Revere Public School (RPS) Committee meeting RPS Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly announced that the design selection panel, which includes Dr. Kelly, Mayor Brian Arrigo and School Committee member Stacey Bronson Rizzo, has selected an architect to design the…
Struggling ninth-graders are a concern in Revere and across the state
Ninth grade is a pivotal year for students as they begin their high school career. It’s a big adjustment being in a new school setting, learning the ropes of high school and making connections and forging relationships that may last…
Dr. Perella and Dr. Mulligan Present School Improvement Plan to School Committee
At last week’s Revere Public School (RPS) Committee meeting, Revere High School (RHS) Principal Dr. John Perella and SeaCoast Principal Dr. Stacey Mulligan presented an overview of the School Improvement Plan at both schools. One of the highlights of the…
East Boston’s Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor
On Monday afternoon, East Boston resident Ben Downing is inside Mi Pueblito Restaurant in Orient Heights Square picking up some tacos for lunch. “The chicken jalapeno here is also really good,†Downing tells me as he pays for his lunch.…
East Boston Savings Bank Always Available for Their Customers
East Boston Savings Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gavegnano has often said the key to EBSB’s continued success is being a ‘big bank with a small bank mentality’. “People answer the phones here,†said Gavegnano. “Everybody who…
Revere Close to Picking Architect for New High School
Revere Public School (RPS) Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly said RPS and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Designer Selection Panel are working together to identify an architect that will design a new Revere High School. Kelly said RPS and the…
