Ruth Margossian Always place family first Ruth (Lampert) Margossian, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on Jan. 31. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Bearge J. Margossian and the loving daughter of the late Harry and Catherine Lampert.…
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Local Business Woman Wins Award
Local business owner Magbè Savané, president of Makomas, was honored as a finalist of the Cleary Insurance Boston Business Risk Award, recognizing her success in bringing her mother’s traditional African recipes to America through her organic tea and juice company. For…
Non-Vocational High School Students Invited to Attend Free Exploratory Program
Northeast Metro Tech is once again opening its doors to non-vocational high school students interested in learning more about technical education. Through its “Exploring Vocational and Career Technical Pathways,†Northeast is offering a 12-week program for in-district students in grades…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honor
Costanza on American International College Dean’s List Matthew Costanza, of Revere, has been named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA. Dean’s List students are full time students who have achieved a 3.3…
Revere Residents Reach For The Stars- Massport Honors Logan Employees Who Go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) awarded Revere residents Jennifer Mora and Vanessa Nova with the Authority’s “Logan Stars†award. The award honors non-Massport employees at Boston Logan International Airport who exemplify the highest level of customer service and/or perform acts…
Take the Plunge on March 10 at the Harpoon Shamrock Splash to raise funds for free beach programs
Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on Sunday, March 10, for the Harpoon Shamrock Splash plunge and pledge fundraiser and beach party at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. Brave participants will splash into…
Police Briefs 01-30-2019
HIT WOMAN IN MAHONEY CIRCLE A woman staying at a local hotel was seriously injured when a man allegedly driving drunk plowed over her while she was in a crosswalk on Mahoney Circle on Jan. 19. Around 7:23 p.m., the…
Thank You, Bob Deleo
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Winthrop/Revere State Rep. Bob DeLeo was elected the Speaker of the House by his colleagues. (Yes, time flies.) We wish to make note of the 10th anniversary of Speaker…
Letter to the Editor
ARE PROJECTS PROTECTED FROM RISING SEA LEVELS Dear Editor, As a person with family ties to Winthrop and many fond memories of Winthrop and Revere, it was exciting for me to read about the new life for Suffolk Downs and…
GUEST OP-ED Real Estate Tax Reality
It is said that taxes are one of life’s two certainties. The other one isn’t so welcome, either. While the following explanation may not change anyone’s tax bill, I hope it goes some way to educating the public about how…
Sports 01-30-2019
RHS Sports Roundup RHS swim team tops Eastie, 90-64 The Revere High swim team celebrated Senior Night in fitting fashion with a 90-64 triumph over East Boston High last Thursday. The meet was highlighted by a number of superb performances…
Obituaries 01-30-2019
Rita Consolo Longtime director of group homes Rita (Palmer) Consolo of Revere, formerly of both Malden and Cambridge, passed away in her home on Sunday, Jan. 27 after a long illness. The daughter of the late James and Alice (Fitzpatrick)…
News Briefs
Water and Sewer Discount for Seniors Expands for 2019 Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced an expansion in the City’s Water and Sewer Senior Discount program that begins Feb. 15. Under the new discount qualifications, eligible property owner/occupants who use 30,000…
Governor Awards Northeast Vocational School Over $100,000 in Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration awarded nearly $3.3 million in Skills Capital Grants to 31 high schools and educational institutions, enabling the schools to acquire the newest technologies to educate students and expand programs. Northeast Vocational School of Wakefield was included among…
Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Improve Road Safety
The Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation to improve road safety entitled, “An Act Relative to Improving Safety on the Roads of the Commonwealth.†The proposal makes a number of changes recommended in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and updates existing statutes…
Police Briefs 01-23-2019
Police News SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION Revere Police are working strong leads in a shooting incident on Oxford Street last Weds., Jan. 16. Around 10:50 p.m., police were called to the scene for reports of gunshots in the area. Officers did…
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Gov. Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
LETTER to the Editor
REMEMBERING OUR HEROES Dear Editor, “…If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody he’s traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain. 
Sports 01-23-2019
RhS sports Roundup RHS hockey team defeats Everett, 4-0 The Revere High hockey team put it all together at both ends of the ice to skate to a 4-0 victory at Northeastern Conference South Division rival Everett last Wednesday. The…
Obituaries 01-23-2019
Beverly Jane McWilliams Longtime Revere School Teacher’s Aide Beverly Jane (Marion) McWilliams, age 72, died on Jan. 19 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth. She was the devoted wife of Gerald John McWilliams of Plymouth. Born in Dennis, on Jan 18,…
