DA Hayden announces community forums in Revere and Dorchester Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden and members of his transition team and Community Engagement Unit will hold community forums in Revere and Dorchester in April, the office announced today. The Revere…
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Council approves funding for Liberty Park upgrades
By Adam Swift The kids in North Revere will have something to shout about, thanks to plans to renovate Liberty Park. Monday night, the City Council approved the appropriation of $137,000 in Community Improvement Trust Fund money for improvements to…
Council denounces homophobic comments made by Saugus selectman
By Adam Swift The City Council is making its displeasure known with the actions of a Saugus Selectman. Last week, the council approved a motion introduced by councillors Steven Morabito and Marc Silvestri asking the city clerk to draft a…
Revere High School to perform its first musical in 30 years
By Melissa Moore-Randall Under the direction of Revere High School Theatre teacher Kristina Menissian, RHS students will perform their first musical in 30 years on April 12th and 13th. The musical, Menissian, who previously taught drama at SBA for 15…
Revere Boxing Club assists in Red Sox Opening Day prep
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere Boxing Outreach & Private Jewell Boxing Club from Lynn were invited to visit historic Fenway Park last week to assist with Opening Day ceremony preparations. This included the rolling of the United States flag that hangs…
Conflicting statements surround arts center at Beachmont Fire Station
By Adam Swift Mayor Brian Arrigo stated clearly on Tuesday afternoon that a proposal to turn the vacant Beachmont Fire Station into an arts and community center is still on saying , “Over the last eight years, my administration’s goal…
Emily Sweeney discusses her book ‘Gangland Boston’ at West End Museum
Story by Marianne Salza Boston Globe reporter, Emily Sweeney, discussed her book, “Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime,†on March 23, at The HUB50 Community Room, Boston. The Dorchester resident shared fraudulent and violent stories…
NSCC Dean touts benefits of Early College program
By Adam Swift Revere High School’s inclusion in the state’s expanded Early College Program will be a boon for the city’s students, as well as for North Shore Community College, according to Walter Stone, the new dean of the program…
Hill School Celebrates 20 Years of Drama Club
By Melissa Moore-Randall Theater productions are alive and well in Revere Public Schools. After a three year hiatus, due to the Covid 10 pandemic, many of the city’s schools drama programs are back in production. Susan B. Anthony Middle School,…
Happy Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
One of the things that we take for granted as Americans is our freedom to worship — or not to worship — as we see fit. What brings this thought to mind is the plethora of religious-oriented observances that are…
Good luck, Mr. Eng — you’ll need it
Governor Maura Healey last week announced the appointment of Phillip Eng as the next General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including serving as the President…
Letter to the Editor
Been thinking about the Cross Dear Editor, Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to go to the cross? He wasn’t a victim because we can read what Jesus Himself said: “My Father loves Me because I lay down My…
Guest op-Ed: A message from Fr. Ron Coyne
By Father Coyne On behalf of myself and the staff at Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish I wish you and those you love a Happy Easter. I hope the season of lent was a transformation 40 days for…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS volleyball defeats Classical The Revere High boys volleyball team earned its first victory of the season with a 3-0 triumph over Greater Boston League (GBL) foe Lynn Classical this past Monday. Leading the way for coach Lianne Mimmo’s Patriots…
Obituaries 04-05-2023
John Zaino, Jr. Of Ohio, formerly of Revere John F. Zaino, Jr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 28 in Xenia, Ohio after a long battle with dementia. John was born on July 2, 1932 in Revere but was a…
Council Narrowly Votes To Request Reconsideration of Existing Revere High School Site for New Building
By Adam Swift The latest round in the drama of building a new Revere High School took place at Monday night’s City Council meeting, with the council voting to request that the current high school site be considered the preferred…
Revere Police Sargent Chris Giannino Honored
Human Rights Comm. Adopts Its Vision
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, March 9, via Zoom. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, and Rachid Moukhabir were in…
Council Wants State To Provide Some Mitigation During Tunnel Work Closure
By Adam Swift With the Sumner Tunnel slated to close for a big portion of the summer for reconstruction, some City Councillors would like to see the state’s transportation department provide some relief for local commuters on the Tobin Bridge.…
ConsComm Rejects Application for Duplexes at 6 and14 Beverly St.
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, March 1, in the City Council Chambers. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Robert Cassidy, and Nicholas Rudolph were on hand for the…