By Seth Daniel As Supt. Dianne Kelly puts the finishing touches on the district’s second submission to the state to begin discussions about a new Revere High School (RHS), she said that her hope is the new high school can…
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RHS GRADUATION DATE SET The Revere Public Schools officially announced this week that they have set the commencement exercises for this year’s senior class on Thursday, June 8. The rain date will be Friday, June 9. The graduation will take…
Slade’s Building Purchased for $2.12 Million
By Seth Daniel A husband and wife real estate team has purchased the historic Slade’s Mill property on the Parkway for $2.12 million, and said they are looking at other opportunities in the area. “It’s a very unique building and…
Mar 17 Declared Vincent F. Cammarata Day
Mayor Brian Arrigo proclaimed that Friday, March 17 was Vincent F. Cammarata Day for his years of service to the city and his community. Shown above Vincent F. Cammarata gets a hug from his great-granddaughter, Olivia Pisani.
High and Dry:Stella Drives Sailboat Onto Short Beach; Creates Traffic Jam as People Take a Look
By Kate Anslinger Last week, Winter Storm Stella brought in some massive waves and disrupted the shoreline with powerful winds that reached speeds of 40 miles per hour. While Winthrop didn’t see nearly as much snow as was predicted, the…
Revere Police Officer to Debut on ‘Amazing Race’
By Seth Daniel On television, he might look more like a hockey player or a surfer, but under the long hair and the razor stubble is none other than the normally clean cut Revere Police Sgt. Joe Covino – and…
Suffolk Downs Owners Heading to MGC in Possible Sale of Track
By John Lynds Sterling Suffolk LLC, the owners of Suffolk Downs Racetrack in East Boston has formally requested Massachusetts Gaming Commission to approve the sale of the track, according to Suffolk Downs COO Chip Tuttle. The Gaming Commission will take…
Catinazzo Retires as Inspections Director
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s been 17 years and Nick Catinazzo, Revere’s Director of Municipal Inspections, has decided to retire from city service. But don’t count him out – he might be thinking of running for public office. “I have…
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Three Things To Do in Revere This Week: March 20-26   Wednesday, March 22 — 6 PM-8:30 PM
 Mayor Arrigo’s Young Professionals Night
Nino’s Ristorante – 7B Everett St. (Bell Circle) Join Mayor Arrigo for the March 2017 edition of Young…
Beach Sales Has Been the Go to Store for 70 Years
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Putting the customer first is the key to the success story at Beach Sales on VFW Parkway. Since 1947 when people were buying typewriters to today when people purchase entire kitchens, Beach Sales celebrating its 70th…
Winthrop Avenue Bridge Project Receives ‘Bronze Award’
By Seth Daniel The Winthrop Avenue Bridge construction project not only solved some major transportation problems in Revere when it opened last fall, but also it was one of seven projects statewide to bring home awards from the state’s Engineering…
State says ’No’ to Developer
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Developers who hoped to build 78 affordable housing units on Mills Avenue have been denied by the state’s MassHousing program. “We have a multitude of affordable housing in the city,†said Ward 5 Councillor John Powers.…
Hotel to Appear Before Licensing Commission
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Revere Licensing Commission would like to hear from representatives of the Four Point Sheraton Boston Logan after hearing about a complaint involving a Revere couple. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe came before the commission last…
Chloe Giordano Makes Backpacks for the Troops
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Revere High School ninth grader Chloe Giordano was just looking for something to do, something that would carry her through school vacation week and really benefit someone else – like the thousands of troops serving around…
Lt Det John Goodwin takes Winthrop Police Spot
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Revere Police Department’s loss is the Winthrop Police Department’s gain. Revere Lt. Det. John Goodwin will become Winthrop’s first deputy chief in the department when he begins his new job on April 12. Goodwin, 55, was…
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Free cash certified The Massachusetts Department of Revere has certified the city’s free cash figure for the past two years. As of June 30, 2016 the combined amount of free cash for the general fund is $4,524,556 and $2,335,715 for…
Councillors Finalize Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Revere City Council has approved a revised zoning ordinance to determine where retail marijuana stores can be located. The TED district, running in the area of Lee Burbank Highway, will be the area allowed to…
Read Across America Day
Mayor Brian Arrigo reads to son Joseph (on his lap) and another student on Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Wynn,Unions Look to Get More Women into Trades
By Seth Daniel Alanna Felix and Patricia Flores are just two of hundreds of girls that attend Northeast Vocational School in Wakefield, but they often find themselves alone in their studies. That’s because they study carpentry, and they are two…
Rotondo Wants Health Board to be Elected
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor George Rotondo has called for a change of the city charter to make the Board of Health to be an elected body instead of an appointed one. Rotondo disagrees with the board’s decision to raise…
