Ward 5 Councillor John Powers was pleased to see the City Council approve his motion Monday night to limit overdevelopment at the boatyard at the corner of Mills and Thayer Avenues. The motion, which was earlier approved by the Planning…
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Suffolk Downs Development Talks Continue
After a summer break in August, the Suffolk Downs Advisory Group comprised of local officials and community members, returned to work discussing the future development of Suffolk Downs with HYM Investments, owners and developers of the 161-acre site in Revere…
Firefighters Respond to Ammonia Leak
On Tuesday, Sept. 12 around 2:30 p.m. a Tier 1 haz mat response was ordered by Revere Fire Department Deputy Chief Glen Rich as a result of a report of an ammonia leak at the former NECCO plant. An incident…
City to Honor Grace Hill Sannella with Memorial Plaque
The late Grace Hill Sannella will be honored for her outstanding contributions to Revere with a plaque in her name at the McCarthy Pavilion on Revere Beach, across from Kelly’s Roast Beef. The Council approved a motion by Ward 5…
Century 21 North East Welcomes New Hire and Merger from Revere
Century 21 North East, the fastest growing Century 21 in the United States, has announced that it has completed the merger of DiLorenzo Realty on Revere Beach in Revere, MA. This new acquisition opens the doors to an abundance of…
Chelsea-Revere Bocce Bowl
Revere’s Eunice LaPlante cheered as her Revere bocce team took the lead on Saturday, Sept. 4, during the 2nd annual Chelsea-Revere Bocce Bowl. The event took place at Voke Park in Prattville and featured senior center teams from Revere versus…
Broadway Fall Festival
Maya Orozco and Emma Ospina play on a giant chess board during last Saturday’s Fall Fest on Broadway. For the second year, the street was shut down to accommodate the community in celebration of fall.
Derek’s Barber Shop:Anemoduris Approaching Seven Years of Styling on Park Avenue
Derek Anemoduris, 37, born and raised in Revere, has been giving style to thousands of residents over the years. He began his career as a barber in 2003. Eight years later, Derek opened his own shop, Derek’s Barber Shop, located…
Revere Schools Looking to Cool Off in Future Heat Waves:District Will Also Pilot Program for Juniors And Seniors to Bring Their Own Computers
In the heat waves that greeted students back to school in the previous two weeks, those at the Lincoln School and in parts of Revere High School really had to sweat it out in stifling conditions. Supt. Dianne Kelly said…
Revere Beach Memorial Set for Sunday, Sept 16
This Sunday night for an hour people will gather on Revere Beach and remember those lost to the substance use disorder epidemic. The gathering began 12 years ago when a group from the Revere residents set it into motion. People…
Goldberg Announces Revere Receives $594K in Principal Forgiveness Funds for Water Projects
State Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, announced more than $7.5 million in loan principal forgiveness for 17 projects in nine communities statewide, including Revere which received $594,502. The principle forgiveness funds are administered on a…
News Briefs
Arrigo Endorses Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito The Baker-Polito campaign announced that 22 mayors have endorsed Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito for re-election, including Democrats, Republicans and Independents from cities across Massachusetts. Revere Mayor Brian…
RBC Recognizes Washington Place Condominiums
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) awarded its latest “Beautiful Property†award to the Washington Place Condominiums located at 770 Washington Ave. The newly constructed building owners moved quickly to beautify the surrounding property. The condominium owners association hired a local…
Looking at How Revere Voted in the 2018 Primary
Rachael Rollins won the Democratic primary in the Suffolk County district attorney’s election, the most hotly contested race on the ballot in last Tuesday’s Primary election in the City of Revere. Rollins emerged from a field of five candidates to…
Acupuncture for Addiction and More
As an acupuncturist, yogi and mother, Stefanie Finocchio-Durham, of Root & Sky Wellness in East Boston and a Revere resident, believes that Chinese medicine can help people be and feel their best. Acupuncture is a traditional form of Chinese medicine…
Speaker DeLeo Visits Revere Farmers Market to Celebrate Healthy Incentives Program
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robert DeLeo visited the Revere farmers market, 249 Broadway, on Friday to speak with consumers and farmers who have benefitted from the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). HIP doubles the value of purchases of…
M-Dot Lights It Up in Czech Republic, to Play Boston Common This Weekend
Revere native Michael ‘M-DOT’ Januario continues to hone his lyrical skills, traveling to Europe for colossal rap festivals, and working on the second part of his critically acclaimed album. And he does it all while balancing a family and a…
Immaculate Conception Family Festival
Orlando Flores provided some musical entertainment on violin during the Immaculate Conception Family Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1. Families from the Parish gathered to celebrate culture and unity.
The Perfect Marriage:Bianchi’s Pizza Will Move into Renzo
Monday night, the end of the Labor Day weekend, Bianchi’s sold its last slice of thin crust pizza at 322 Revere Beach Boulevard. But don’t shed a tear, Bianchi’s is moving to 381 Revere Beach Boulevard inside Renzo. Here’s the…
Officer Singer Lauded for Saving Drowning Child While Off-Duty
Officer Joe Singer is no stranger to water rescues, and after last weekend, he has quite dramatic event to add to his resume. On Saturday, Sept. 1, Officer Singer – who serves normally as a School Resource Officer – was…
