Ward Two Meeting planned, Sept. 14 Ira Novoselsky will conduct a public meeting on September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyman Tower, 50 Walnut Ave. for the Shirley Ave, Dehon Street, Nahant Avenue and Walnut Avenue neighborhood regarding the…
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Police Briefs 09-14-2016
ARREST Report FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Katrina Marie Hoskyns, 20, of Malden, was arrested on charges of shoplifting, making a threat to commit a crime, disorderly conduct, and assault. David Haney, of Revere, listed with no address, was arrested on a…
Letters to the Editor
Imagine life without water Dear Editor: On behalf of water and wastewater utilities throughout Massachusetts, I ask all residents to “Imagine a Day Without Water†on Thursday, September 15. On that day, a national coalition including water and wastewater officials,…
Working With City Officials On Developing Hotel and Gaming Facility
By Eugene McCain The City of Revere has an opportunity for a substantial economic investment. A state-of-the-art hotel and gaming facility that will add hundreds of good paying jobs with benefits, as well as millions of dollars in new city…
Remembering the Heroes of 9/11
For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…
Sports 09-14-2016
Miscues prove costly for Patriots in 30-28 loss to Medford in opener The Revere High football team showed flashes of brilliance Friday evening in their 2016 season-opener at Medford, but a combination of costly mistakes, an abundance of penalties, and some questionable…
Obituaries 09-14-2016
Albano ‘Barno’ Tassinari Proprietor of Barno’s TV’s, a man who could fix anything Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, September 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for…
100 Years
Shirley Kezar blows out the candles on her birthday cake as she celebrated 100 years last Friday, September 2. Kezar celebrated with family and friends and staff at the West Revere Health Center, and Mayor Brian Arrigo dropped by with an…
Kite Surfing At Revere Beach
A kiteboarder takes to the air on Sunday at Revere Beach with perfect wind and wave conditions caused by the offshore Hurricane Hermine
Shaw’s Site Project Slated for Council
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council on September 12 could decide if the proposal for the old Shaw’s property at 205 Revere Beach Parkway will be placed back on the table for the council to consider whether to allow…
State Primary Thursday Sept. 8
By Sue Ellen Woodcock This week’s primary would not truly be one if it weren’t for candidates for the Democratic Party Ballot. There are no Green Rainbow candidate in the State Primary. Nor are there any Republican candidates and no…
A Top Hit:Local Artist Vinny Prezioso Releases Hit Pop Song
By Beth Treffeisen Starting out as a simple beat the dance song slowly builds into a futuristic song track. A singer breaks out in chorus singing, “Standing out on the edge of the world with everything to loose with such…
News Briefs
The Annual Revere Beach Memorial The Annual Revere Beach Memorial is a candlelight vigil for families and friends who wish to remember a loved one that lost their life due to an overdose. The Revere CARES Coalition and the City…
Police Briefs 09-07-2016
ARREST Report MONDAY, AUGUST 29 Ahmad Lazhari, 33, of 539 Beach St., was issued a summons for a charge of malicious destruction of property under $250. Skyla Bustamante, 19, of 194 Garfield Ave., was issued a summons for assault &…
The Old Shaw’s Site
By Brian Arrigo I decided to run for office to ensure I brought the highest standards for our city: high standards for city government, high standards for constituent services, and creating a culture for high standards for what we envision…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks voters Dear Editor: I am writing to express my appreciation to the voters of Suffolk County. I am honored at the warm response I have received at local events, quorums, candidate debates, and other public events. I have attended…
Election on September 8
While the Big One — the election of our next President of the United States is in November — there is an important election next Thursday (note the different day for an election than the usual Tuesday), Sept. 8, with some interesting local contests…
205 Revere Beach PKWY. Project on Agenda
One of the largest proposed projects – 205 Revere Beach Parkway, a hotel and apartment complex to be built on the former Shaw’s Supermarket site — during the last nine months is slated to go before the City Council on…
Sports 09-07-2016
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team opens season Friday The Revere High football team will make the short trek westward down the Revere Beach Parkway Friday evening when coach Lou Cicatelli and his Patriot gridmen open their 2016 season against…
Obituaries 09-07-2016
Dr. Joseph DiPietro Caring longtime Revere Dentist Dr. Joseph “Joe†DiPietro of Lynnfield, residing in Naples, Florida and formerly of Revere, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 2. After graduating from Revere High School, Joe attended…
