Since taking office, one of my top priorities has been to re-energize and professionalize police services through new management techniques, community policing and increased staffing. While crime has steadily declined across all categories over the last three and a half…
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Letter to the Editor
Home Run Dear Editor: You could say, it’s a home run, or you could say, it’s going the distance, or it’s a four bagger. However you want to say it, Harry Dello Russo Stadium is a state of the art…
Clarification
Lynne Barrasso of Hair’s What’s Happening will be working at Chez Continental Salon at 766 Broadway, Suite 2, effective Wednesday, July 15. Hair’s What’s Happening will have the same telephone number (781-289-3977) and the same email address ([email protected]). Hair stylist…
Partners Health Helping Summer Food Programs
Just as Matt Fishman, vice president for Community Health at Partners Health Care, stated in this week’s Revere Journal, “The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps keep thousands of children and families well nourished during the busy summer months,†including…
Thank You, James Cunningham
James Cunningham is a pioneer in the elder care industry, having overseen Massachusetts’ first home care agency that became the model for the rest of the state. It became a model because James Cunningham, who retired on June 30, understood…
Women’s World Cup Victory is A Source of Pride for U.S.A.
For the first time in 16 years, the United States has won the 2015 Women’s World Cup. On Sunday, July 5th, the U.S. handily beat defending championship Japan by a score of 5-2. A hat trick from midfielder Carli Lloyd,…
Obituaries 07-08-2015
Frank Lucifora Of Revere Frank Lucifora of Revere died on July 3 after a brief illness. He was the beloved father of Tori Marie Lucifora; devoted son of Frank and Giovanna “Joanne†(Russo), all of Revere; dear brother of Sally…
Kicks Off Campaign
Councillor-at-Large Brian Arrigo and his wife, Daveen, are pictured at Brian’s mayoral campaign kickoff barbecue Saturday at their home.
It’s a Dogs Life
The Calling All Dog Lovers event was held at the proposed dog park on Sargent St. Shown above are Alexa Giannino, and her dog, Chopper, as “Dog Marley,†Carlo Mastromattei and Ann Beth Chinchillo, of ABC K-9 Rehab, with their…
Council Okays Water and Sewer Rates
The city council voted last week to set the water rate for fiscal year 2016, which begins July 1. The new residential rate for water is $3.82 per 100 cubic feet, down from $3.91 per 100 cubic feet in FY15.…
Police Briefs 07-01-2015
INVESTIGATING BRUTAL ROBBERY Revere Police are actively working an investigation into a brutal daylight armed robbery of a couple strolling on Mountain Avenue last Saturday afternoon. The victim told police he and his wife were walking on Mountain Avenue around…
Letters to the Editor
More on the Hill School project Dear Editor: At a recent meeting at Revere City Hall called by Ward 4 City Councilor Stephen Reardon residents were invited to express their views on possible traffic problems at the newly rebuilt Harry…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth of July
Although the long-range weather forecast seems to indicate that Mother Nature will not be very cooperative for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend (unseasonably cool temperatures with a good chance of rain in our area), we’re sure that all of…
Obituaries 07-01-2015
Stephen Iacoviello Of Revere Stephen M. Iacoviello of Revere died on June 23. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Ramos) Iacoviello of Revere; devoted son of Regina A. (McCool) of Revere and the late Anthony Iacoviello; dear brother of…
Wood Pruitt Pulls Papers for School Bd.
Despite what may happen in Chelsea District Court in July, long-time School Committee member Donna Wood Pruitt has taken out nomination papers for the November election. So far all current School Committee members have taken out their nomination papers. Seeking…
Councillors Approve FY ’16 Budget, 9-2
With only two dissenters and a few cuts, the city council approved the Fiscal Year 2016 operating budget for the city. The council approved a $169,081,832 budget after making a couple of additions and a few cuts from the originally…
Police Briefs 06-24-2015
FATAL OD ON PEARL AVENUE A Beachmont man was found deceased from an apparent drug overdose on Pearl Avenue. Police responded to the apartment building around 1:40 p.m. on Friday to find the man had died. He was found in…
Thank You, Kitty Bowman
Kitty Bowman, the long-time director of RevereCARES who impacted so many residents’ lives in a positive way – and who truly went above and beyond in her position, retired last week. The announcement ends a very productive record of accomplishments…
Rizzo Supports Increasing Earned Income Tax Credit
Governor Baker and the Massachusetts Senate have put forth two separate proposals to increase the Earned Income Tax Credit for working families in our state. This is a brave step to address income inequality for the residents of our state…
Letters to the Editor
Concerned over issues  Dear Editor: At a recent meeting inside Revere City Hall where issues related to the opening of the new McKinley School and the rebuild Harry Della Russo stadium were discussed, area residents were invited to ask questions…
