LOCAL STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST MCPHS Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS) University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Brianna Herlihy is a native of…
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City Council Motions
18-246 Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide a copy of the City of Revere yearly audit and the budget commencing in 2016. APPROVED 18-247 Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the City Council award a Certificate of…
City Clerk Granted Tenure by Governor
Following in the footsteps of other city clerks before her, City Clerk Ashley Melnik has been granted tenure by Gov. Charlie Baker on July 18 when he signed a special act approved by the House of Representatives and by the…
NY Dog Breeder, Dumped Dogs in Revere, Convicted of Animal Cruelty
A Salem Superior Court judge found a 54-year old Long Beach, New York dog breeder guilty of animal cruelty on July 20 following a week and a half long bench trial. Judge James Lang found Dominic Donovan guilty of six…
Arrigo Announces Financial Audit Findings and Commits to Further Review
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the findings of a comprehensive external review that has resulted in the identification of over $2 million in city funds of which nearly $800,000 will be returned to the city’s general fund and the remaining money…
Advocacy Group Produces Study Showing Roadmap to Fix School Funding:Under Five-Year Plan, Revere Could See Up to $18 Million More per Year
A state budget advocacy organization – Mass. Budget and Policy Center – has released a report this week detailing a five-year roadmap to fix the state’s education funding crisis – a plan that would require $888 million over five years…
Sand Sculpting Festival Set for Friday Kick Off
The Revere Beach Partnership and sponsors of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival have wowed millions of visitors for the last 14 years to witness some amazing sculptures. And this year will be no exception. With more than 350…
Road Closures for Sand Sculpting Fest
There is no doubt traffic related to the Sand Sculpturing Festival will be noticeable during the next couple of days, and those coming to the beach are encouraged to take public transportation, ride share services because there will be little…
Appreciation:Lucy Fiandaca, Local Resident, Pillar of the Community
When Lucy Fiandaca walked into the Winthrop Marketplace to do her shopping, this elegant lady from East Boston lit up the whole store with her kindness, her warmth, and her optimism. “She was the most positive person I’ve ever met, 
Melaina Polan Wins 2018 Full-Tuition Posse Scholarship
Headed to Bucknell University in the fall, Revere High School graduate Melaina Polan has been awarded Posse Foundation full-tuition Leadership Scholarship. The Posse Foundation is an American nonprofit organization that recruits student leaders from public high schools across the country…
News Briefs
WORKSHOP PLANNED ON SENIOR TAX PROGRAMS The Mayor’s Office and Assessor’s Office will be hosting their second workshop at the Rossetti Cowan Senior Center on July 19 at 11 a.m. to help seniors apply for the new Senior Tax Exemption…
Find Yourself in a DCR State Park to Celebrate 125th Anniversary
Join a DCR Park interpreter to learn about the wonderful natural and cultural history of your state parks. All Programs are FREE and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For program cancellations phone 978-937-2094 ext.…
Revere Housing Authority’s Proactive Approach to the Rat Problem in Revere
Due, in part, to the recent rash of city-wide complaints regarding rat infestation, the Revere Housing Authority Director, James Millezano, reported to the Board of Commissioners at the June 21 meeting, that the Housing Authority workers have been proactive in…
Jewelry Box Owner says Thanks
Tommy Yourawski has finally retired, and he has sold his Broadway shop, The Jewelry Box. Now, he’s content to sit back and relax. For 40 years he was the go-to guy for all your jewelry needs, and he’s appreciative for…
Suffolk Downs Advisory Board Learns About the Ins and Outs of the Project
Members of the Suffolk Downs Advisory Board for the City of Revere have held several meetings, including one last Wednesday night at Suffolk Downs, to learn about all the nuances of the future development at Suffolk Downs. “This presentation is…
Beach Developer Proposes Change
Developers of the proposed Springhill Suites Waterfront Square were in front of the Site Plan Advisory Board Tuesday morning to review plans for the hotel. “I’d like to scratch the dirt by the end of the year,†said developer Budge…
Engineered for Success:At RHS, Noel Set the Path to Her Career in the Sciences
Jacqueline Noel has always enjoyed the sciences. She was a participant in several Revere school science fairs and took a number of Advanced Placement classes at Revere High School. “I always took as many science classes as I could in…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Hill School Principal’s List The following students have been recognized for their academic achievement at the Hill School for Term 3. Term 3 Principal’s List- Grade 5 Kathy Granados Alvarez Ana Kalliavas Kenneth Santizo Carvajal Samantha Solis Valentina Tate Gammachuu…
Baker-Polito Administration Proposes $150 Million Investment in Public Education, School Safety Package
The Baker-Polito administration filed legislation last week providing $150 million across K-12 and higher education programs, including funds to support school safety, strengthen mental health programs in schools, provide additional pathways to higher education opportunities, and add¡ress substance misuse prevention,…
Celebrating Independence Day
Marc Silvestri, director of Veteran’s Services, offered Daniel Booth a real USA flag to match his patriotic T-shirt at the July 4 celebration in the SBA Field.
