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Tax Rate Decreases, But Property Values Rise
The City Council unanimously approved the Minimum Residential Factor for the purpose of establishing the Fiscal Year 2020 tax rate at its Council meeting Monday night. Board of Assessors Chair Dana Brangiforte and Assessors John Verrengia and Mathew McGrath appeared…
Whelan School Finishes Second Place in STEM Week Challenge Competition
During the last week of October joined schools across the state to celebrated STEM Week–a celebration of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math curriculum. STEM Week culminated in the STEM Week Challenge in partnership with Project Lead The…
News Briefs
Knights To Hold Memorial Mass For Promise The Revere Knights of Columbus will hold a memorial Mass for Rick Promise on Dec. 10 at 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. A collation will follow the Mass. Mr. Promise died on…
Council Denies Installation Of Wireless Cell Antennas In Three Locations
The City Council denied the installation of small, low-powered wireless antennas on three existing utility poles on Kimball Avenue, North Shore Road, and Crystal Avenue. Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) sought permission from the Council to install the antennas and…
Guinasso Wants ‘Go Slow’ Signs Placed on Revere Street
The City Council approved a motion by President Arthur Guinasso that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the DPW to install “Go Slow†signs on Revere Street near the curve at St. Anthony’s Church. “This is one of most dangerous blind curves…
A Win-Win Weekend for Revere
Dryft Opens Its Doors
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Patriots and Vikings Ready to Tangle on Thanksgiving
The Revere High Patriots and the Winthrop High Vikings will take to the field Thursday morning on Thanksgiving Day for the 91st renewal of their football rivalry. The opening kick-off is set for 10:00 at Miller Field in Winthrop. Beyond…
Appreciation: Rick Promise, Popular Member of Revere Tv Staff, Dies at the Age of 68
Richard “Rick†Promise, an institution in the community for decades through his outstanding coverage of the Revere City Council and community events for Revere TV, died on Nov. 21, 2019. He was 68 years old. Rick was a popular fixture…
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Showcase Partners with Life Is Good to Help Children Showcase Cinemas recently announced a new partnership with Life is Good to help children in need this holiday season. Through Showcase Cinemas’ philanthropic program Showcase for Good and the Life is…
CHA Staff Honored by Metro Boston EMS Council
Joshua Mularella, DO, director of EMS and Prehospital Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance, has been named the EMS Physician of the Year by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC). Additionally, nurse manager Janine Hogan MSN, MBA, RN, CEN,…
Michael Simpson Accepted Into the Boston Printmakers Student Exhibition
Revere resident Michael Simpson is currently exhibiting work in the 11th Boston Printmakers Student Print Exhibition. Simpson is one of approximately 100 students selected from 17 colleges and universities in New England. Selections are juried by a panel of non-teaching…
Powers Concerned About Airbnb Issue and Its Effect on Ward 5 Residents
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is monitoring the situation regarding the Airbnb (short-term rental) regulations being proposed for the city. “What I’m concerned about is a non-resident purchasing a two-family home and converting it solely for use as…
Garfield School Guidance Counselor, Julie Venditti, Dies at 39
Those who knew her remember longtime Revere Public School educator Julie Kennedy Venditti as a generous, positive, smiling compassionate and brilliant 39-year-old woman who dedicated the last 15 years of her life to the students at the Garfield School as…
State Fire Marshal Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips
“Firefighters are busier on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year because this holiday has the most home fires, and the majority are cooking fires,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “As your families gather to celebrate…
A New Leader at CAPIC: Cromwell Takes Reins as Executive Director
Richelle Cromwell saw firsthand the benefits of having CAPIC based in the city when she was a teenager. She continued her association with the agency through adulthood as a board member and board president, helping to oversee the agency that…
Governor Signs Ban on Driving While Talking or Texting on Cell
In 90 days unless you have bluetooth or other hands free options inside you car you will face harsh fines for talking, texting or looking at text messages while driving. On Monday Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road…
Lady Patriots Defeat Vikings on Home Turf: 24 – 14
The RHS Lady Pats defeat Winthrop’s Lady Vikings at their annual Powder Puff game at Harry Della Russo last Saturday Nov. 23, 22-14 in front of all their fans! After starting with over 60 senior girls on the afternoon of…
