John Verrengia was installed as Grand Knight of the Saint Michael the Archangel Council 16550 Knights of Columbus during the installation of officers dinner Sept. 26 at the organization’s headquarters on Central Avenue. District Deputy Michael DiBenedetto led the impressive…
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Third Annual Beachmont Multicultural Festival
Story by Kathleen Heiser Music played, dancers danced, puppets paraded, painters painted, kids played, folks ate, and everyone had fun. The Beachmont Improvement Committee hosted its third annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Sept 28. The weather was perfect and the…
What a Guy! Beachmont’s Len Piazza
By Carol Tye Len Piazza is a real home town boy. Born on July 28, 1927 in the Revere Hospital, he went to three Revere schools: the Shurtleff, the McKinley, and Revere High School, from which he graduated in 1945.…
Fall Festival 2019
New Community Center Opens At Plaque Unveiled for Grace Hill Sannella
New Community Center Opens At Garfield Community Magnet School
Rana, Rotondo Clash Over Policies for Farmers Market
Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo’s motion to have Dimple Rana, director of Healthy Initiatives, provide the Council with the Revere Farmers Market’s policies set off a mildly heated exchange between the two at Monday’s Council meeting. Rotondo is a candidate for re-election…
Revere Schools Improving Breakfast Participation
Revere Schools Director of Food and Nutrition Cheryl Cole said at last week’s School Committee meeting that while the number of students participating in the school breakfast program is increasing, more can be done to increase the number of students…
News Briefs
City Designated as a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Community Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced this week that the City of Revere has received designation as an Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Community by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for its completion of the…
Ballot Positions Set and Ready in Revere
Signatures are certified and ballot positions are in place for the November 5, 2019 municipal election. The last day to file withdrawal was Sept. 16. Voter registration continues on in the city clerk’s office until 8 p.m. on Oct. 16…
Licensing Commission Holds Four Hearings at September Meeting
The Licensing Commission held four hearings on everything from parking to the proper operation of a convenience store during its meeting on Sept. 18. First on the agenda, the commission placed on file a complaint about motorcycle noise a couple…
Requests for New Addition to Dentist’s Office Headed to Zoning Sub-Committee
The City Council has referred Dr. Christopher Page’s request to expand his Central Avenue dental offices to the Council’s zoning sub-committee for further review at its Oct. 7 meeting. David Jaquith, architect for the project, told the Council that plans…
John Nucci Joins PKD Walk to Raise Money and Awareness
In Brighton, former Clerk Magistrate of Suffolk County John Nucci and his family took part in the Walk for Polysystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Team Nucci raised money during the walk for PKD research with the goal of some day finding…
Treasurer Deb Goldberg Announces ‘Operation Safe Campus’
Last weekend, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABCC), under the direction of state Treasurer Deb Goldberg, will implement Operation Safe Campus. The program objective is to proactively prevent tragedies by keeping alcoholic beverages out of the hands of underage students on…
RSCHP Presents ‘An Evening with Paranormal New England’
In early August, the Revere History Museum was investigated for signs of ghostly activity by a group called Paranormal New England. They will be returning to the museum on Oct. 19 to deliver a presentation in which they will discuss…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Awarded $3,000 to Support its Mobile Mental Health Program
Mystic Valley Elder Services was recently awarded $3,000 by the Magellan Cares Foundation toward its Mobile Mental Health program, a much needed resource that plays an important role supporting people with mental health conditions to successfully remain in a community…
Alliance for Health and Environment Announces Oct. 3 Public Forum on Trash Incineration With GAIA
The Alliance for Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), is pleased to invite residents of Revere, Saugus and Lynn to a “Public Forum on Trash Incineration†on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:30 to…
On the Campaign Trail: The Race for School Committee Terminiello Announces Candidacy for Revere School Committee
Al Terminiello Jr., well-known local professional photographer and co-founder of the Revere Veterans Committee, is announcing his candidacy for a seat on the Revere School Committee. Terminiello is a lifelong resident of Revere. The son of former Revere Police Officer…
Celebrating the Jewish High Holidays at Jack Satter House
By Stephen Post, Executive Director, Jack Satter House The Jewish High Holidays are a chance to reflect on the past and look forward to new challenges and experiences in the New Year. For as long as I’ve been the Executive…
For Kids Only Afterschool Names New Out-Of-School Time Leader
District Director to oversee programs in Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is proud to announce and welcome Ricky Baez as the new District Director for its five sites in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop that offer year-round…
