The 2014 Patriettes softball team won the Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League championship. Coaches and players are pictured above after winning the team’s second title in three years. Shown front row, from left, are Jessica MacPhail, Natalia MacPhail, and…
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Mohegan Sun Casino Picks up Editorial Support
Citing a variety of economic, regional impact and project design factors, the Boston Herald this week endorsed Mohegan Sun Massachusetts for the Commonwealth’s Region A gaming license – an endorsement that came just weeks before the winning bids are to…
Celebrating Labor Day
The United States of America will celebrate the federal Labor Day holiday this Monday, Sept. 1. President Grover Cleveland first established it as an official holiday in 1894 to recognize the contributions of workers. Local residents will mark the holiday…
Democratic Committee Cookout
The Revere and Winthrop Democratic Committee hosted a cookout Sunday at the Point Shirley Association in Winthrop. The Mass. state primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pictured at the event are (front row, from left) Rose Mirasolo, Marie Giacobbe, Rose…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for the help To the Editor I would like to say a genuine thank you to the citizens of Revere and the surrounding areas who participated in the recent Flea Market/Bake sale at the Revere Senior Center. There…
Council Motions
The following motions werer discussed at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 25: 14-190 Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor facilitate the repair of fencing that was damaged during the tornado at Revere High School along all…
Police Briefs 08-27-2014
VIOLENT HOME INVASION ON ELDERLY COUPLE At approximately midnight on Monday morning, officers responded to Rand Street for reports of a person attempting to gain entry to a house and of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, a…
Patriettes Are Champions Again
The 2014 Patriettes softball team defeated the Jets in the Championship game of the Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League to win its second Championship Title in three years. Managed by Corrie O’Neil and led by Head Coach Paul Nowicki,…
Obituaries 08-27-2014
Stanley Meads Retired Proprietor of Meads Brothers Plumbing of East Boston Stanley J. Meads of Revere and Middleton, formerly of East Boston, died on August 22 at his Middleton home following a long illness surrounded by the love and devotion…
Big Strides in Reading Seen at Local Schools
The Bay State Reading Institute (BSRI) released good news about its partner schools in Everett, Malden and Revere – three Massachusetts Gateway Cities. Working with BSRI, an innovative educational partnership, reading fluency of kindergartener at 11 schools in these districts…
Summer’s End
Summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 22, but when our students start returning to school and our Revere High School and Pop Warner football and cheerleading teams begin practices, we know that the “real” summer season is coming to a…
Thank You, Dr. Bornstein
Dr. Robert Bornstein is a true legendary, larger-than-life figure in the history of our city. The esteemed pediatrician practiced medicine here for more than 50 years and parents have depended on his expertise in medicine in the care of their…
Letters to the Editor
On Globe article about Revere Beach Editor’s Note: The following letter was drafted to Boston Globe Magazine by Council President Tony Zambuto late last week on behalf of the Council and as an official communication from the Revere City Council.…
Police Briefs 08-20-2014
Monday, Aug. 11 Jimmy Villanueva, 29, of 82 Mountain Ave., was charged with violating an abuse prevention order. Tuesday, Aug. 12 Caio Cesar Ciochetti, 25, of Everett, was charged with shoplifting, second offense. Carmine Capachietti, 47, of 418 Revere Beach…
Silver in Sparring: Dania Kenny Takes Second Place in Karate Internationals
Dania Kenny traveled 3,000 miles earlier this month to compete in the 50th Long Beach International Karate Championships in California. With her parents, Patrick and Michele Kenny rooting her on in the matches, the talented 11-year-old athlete took home the…
Obituaries 08-20-2014
Arthur ‘Artie’ Adamson, Jr. Affiliated with Family Business, “Adamson Construction & Heavy Equipment Co. of Revere Arthur L. ‘Artie’ Adamson, Jr. of Revere died on Tuesday, August 12 following a long illness at the Golden Living Center of West Newton.…
One Dead In Weekend Fire: Victim Was Revere Vietnam Veteran
A deadly fire over the weekend on Campbell Avenue claimed the life of a Revere resident and left 35 people homeless. George Maddox’s roommate described the terrifying scene inside their Campbell Avenue apartment as a fire ripped through the building.…
National Night out
Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky celebrates National Night Out with local children – Jamy Gomez, Samira Cammarano, Alyssa Horn, Shant Roeum, Carolina Vejar, Cynthia Vejar.
Rizzo, Police to Crack down on Impaired Drivers
Mayor Dan Rizzo and Chief of Police Joseph Cafarelli today announced that the Revere Police Department will join over 148 other law enforcement agencies statewide in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving from August 13 to September 1…
SBA Aid Available For Tornado Victims
“The prompt approval from the SBA for this physical disaster declaration is another promising step toward helping the City of Revere and its residents rebuild their lives and their community,†said Governor Patrick. Senator Markey and Senator Warren and the…
