The Massachusetts State Police recently acquired an English Black Labrador as the first-ever comfort dog. Luna, who is 4-months old and was bred for comfort dog work and donated to the Department, is assigned to the Employee Assistance Unit (EAU). …
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Annual St. Anthony’s Stations of the Cross
Pizza Ghiena: An Easter Tradition
Council Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
The Revere City Council approved an ordinance Monday night banning single-use, disposable, plastic shopping bags at local stores. The ordinance will go in to effect in three phases: on July 1 (stores 20,000 square feet or more), on Aug. 1…
Zambuto Supports Rfd’s Call for Safety on Cell Phone Tower Issue O’Hara Seeks Vote of Support by Councillors
Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto made it clear following Monday’s Council meeting that he supports the Revere Firefighters Union in its request to have a cell phone tower removed from the Central Fire Station tower on Broadway. “I’m for its removal 100…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary on Railroad Ave. Could be Reality
A local attorney said that the actions of a Beverly investment adviser, accused of bilking investors out of millions for a medical marijuana facility on Railroad Ave. in Revere, should not hold up plans for the only medical marijuana dispensary…
News Briefs
Belle Isle Marsh Clean Up April 27 Please join the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh and the DCR for a clean-up of the section of Belle Isle Marsh adjacent to the CVS site on Saratoga Street in East Boston on…
Falzone Praises Rep. Vincent for Assistance on Flooding Issue
Toscano Avenue resident Rocco Falzone is praising Rep. Roselee Vincent for her efforts in assisting him with an ongoing problem with flooding at his property. Falzone has appeared at City Council meetings detailing the flooding issue that involves a clogged…
Piping Plovers Season in Full Swing Sections of Revere Beach Fenced off for Nesting
The nesting areas have been marked off and the Piping Plovers are back on Revere Beach and Winthrop Beach. According to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), every year, Piping Plovers, which are protected under both the Federal Endangered…
McKenna Says Residents Should be Notified in Advance of Traffic Changes
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said residents should be notified in advance of any traffic changes made on local streets. McKenna expressed her displeasure at Monday’s Council meeting that three streets in Beachmont – Endicott, Bradtsreet, and Crest – were…
Man Rescued from Water
On Tuesday, April 16 at approximately 7:36 a.m. a box alarm was struck for a report of a motor vehicle in the water with a person still inside at 655 North Shore Road southbound. The response included several fire engines,…
Volare Gets Hours Restored
The License Commission gave back some hours to a Broadway restaurant even after commissioners held discussions about allegedly serving intoxicated patrons and failure to properly control a licensed premise. Volare had its hours rolled back to 11 p.m. after an…
MassWildlife Offers Spring Turkey Tips
Due to recent inquiries and reports about turkeys acting aggressively towards people and pets, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is offering information about turkey behavior and tips to prevent turkey conflicts. March through May is breeding season…
Call for Walkers: Register for the 31st Annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Presented by Hyundai
Registration is now open for the 2019 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, the nation’s highest fundraising single-day walk. Scheduled for Sunday, September 22, funds raised from the Walk will support all forms of adult and pediatric patient…
Mayor Arrigo Hosts Rock N’ Roll Sock Hop at VFW
Revere Residents Cross the Finish Line
Next Stop Revere Master Planning Forum Draws Large Crowd
Mayor Brian Arrigo said he wanted the community’s input on the future of Revere throughout the Next Stop Revere master planning process. In their first public opportunity to weigh in on the plan, many residents accepted the mayor’s invitation and…
— Celebrating Easter in Revere is a Sweet Tradition —
Any baker will tell you that Christmas is the biggest holiday, but Easter runs a close second. Food is the center of the holiday, and this Easter Sunday homes around Revere will be bringing more of an Italian heritage to…
Revere Looking to Restructure Student Support Services
Twelve years ago Revere Public Schools had only nine Adjustment Counselors and Social Workers on staff to deal with students social and emotional needs. As the school populations grew and administrators saw an increase in student needs over the last…
News Briefs
Flea Market to Be at Satter House A fabulous flea market at the Jack Satter House loaded with bargains and treasures. April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please Come 420 revere Beach Blvd. next to Kelly’s. The proceeds…
