A notice of intent has been approved by the city’s Conservation Commission to dredge the Eastern County ditch (once known as Diamond Creek), which runs from the old Wonderland property to Revere Street and in the Northshore Road area. During…
Author: Sue Woodcock
Human Remains Found at Rumney Marsh
The Thanksgiving weekend was anything but quiet for local and State Police as human bones were found in Rumney Marsh and an elderly woman was robbed in the Beachmont section. State Police are not commenting on additional bones found in…
Licensing Commission Suspends License
The License Commission has suspended the liquor store license of D & L Discounts Liquors, 653 Broadway, for two days, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. after a former employee was caught dealing drugs on the job. According to store manager…
Shop Small Business Saturday in Revere on Nov 24
In Revere it’s the local businesses, which are the backbone of a local economy, why not patronize them this weekend during Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24? “The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with teams from the City’s Economic Development…
Making Thanksgiving Dinners Easy for Many Local Families
There are a lot of good reasons to pull an “all-nighter,†but at the Winthrop Marketplace in Winthrop, on Thanksgiving Eve, Michael Miccicichi has the best excuse in town. He’s in charge of cooking more than 80 turkeys and making…
Connect Opens Revere Office, Looks to Improve Quality of Life
Connect has teamed up with The Neighborhood Developers (TND), Metro Credit Union, Bunker Hill Community College, Metro Housing Boston and Career Source to offer the tools to work with residents on their financial health, job growth, job skills and more.…
Suffolk Downs Not the Choice, According to Amazon Rumors
Rumors persist to fly around about where Amazon will land its HQ2, and according to the Washington Post, it’s not going to be in the Boston area or part of the proposed Suffolk Down development in East Boston and Revere.…
State Sen Joe Boncore Reflects on Work at State House
State Sen. Joe Boncore held a “Coffee with Joe†event with Revere residents this past Saturday at Torretta’s Bakery. He took a moment to reflect on his work at the State House and for his constituents around the First Suffolk…
HYM Presents Plan to Public
Since the proposal for Suffolk Downs redevelopment surfaced two years ago, there have been over 300 meetings with state and local officials and community groups in both Revere and East Boston. Last Wednesday night, The HYM Investment Group held a…
Revere Voters Still Have Early Voting Option:General Election Set for Nov 6, Get out and Vote
Revere voters still have until November 2 to cast their ballots in early voting or head to the polls on Nov. 6 to consider several contested races and ballot questions. The part of the city represented by Speaker of the…
Revere’s Roger Marino Presents ‘Stiffs’ by Lynn Filmmakers Joe and Frank Ciota
Have you ever wondered about the men who work in funeral homes? This past Sunday night over 100 people attended the movie “Stiffs†in the Lynn Auditorium to find out. “Stiffs†is a black comedy starring Danny Aiello, who has…
Officials Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Bathhouse and Maintenance Facility
It’s a very long walk from one bathhouse on Revere Beach to the next, but the Department of Recreation and Conservation has broken ground on a new bathroom facility and maintenance garage at the halfway-mark next to the State Police…
Revere Licensing Commission Extends New Year’s Eve Hours
The Licensing Commission has voted to extend the closing hours on New Year’s Eve for bars. At its meeting last Wednesday it was agreed to allow openings until 3 a.m. This means “last call†will be at 1:30 a.m., all…
Local Deacon Joe Belmonte Lives Life of Service
Joe Belmonte grew up around the St. Anthony of Padua church, he became an altar boy at eight years old, developed a strong faith which led him to a life of service – a teacher in the Revere Public Schools…
RevereCARES High School Clubs Tackle Issues
Great things happen when Revere High School teams up with RevereCARES and that’s just what’s happened with the Youth Health Leadership Council (YHLC) and the Power of Know Club. The YHLC is made up of high school students interested in…
Sargent Street Mural Brings Back Memories of West Revere
The unveiling of the Sargent Street mural last Thursday brought back a lot of memories for those who grew up in West Revere and for those who remember Revere’s rich agricultural roots. That’s exactly what artist Deb Barrett-Cutulle was reaching…
Women’s Health Forum Oct 10
Because of his commitment to women’s health issues, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo will once again sponsor the Women’s Health Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Winthrop High School. “In its 21st year, this forum provides…
Conservation Commission Chair Calls for Stop to Marine Animal Beach Burials
When the clams and the whale washed up on shores of Revere Beach a few weeks ago, Interim Conservation Chairman Nick Moulaison Sr. gave the okay for everything to be buried on the beach in deep holes. Now since a…
The Biggest Loser? Recreation Department Eating Healthy and Drops Weight
It’s safe to say that one employee can make all the difference in the behavior of the office, and that’s exactly what’s been happening for the past few months in the city’s Recreation Department. Last January, 48-year-old Michael Hinojosa, head…
EBNHC Opens New PACE Facility in Revere
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) celebrated the opening of a new Neighborhood PACE facility on the site of the old VFW building at 10 Garafolo St. with state and local officials on Thursday morning. Manny Lopes, president and chief…