Repeated comments being made by those close to Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky say he is looking at property outside the city, is readying to retire and would likely leave rather than face a strong fight in the ward. This…
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Maglione versus Guinasso?
The recent exoneration of Joe Maglione has caused the emergence of his wife, Karen, as a likely candidate for Ward 3 seat held by Arthur Guinasso. The Roosevelt Street resident stood by her husband’s side during an excruciating period when…
The Squire Road bill board
You have to watch closely who is for the proposed billboard on Squire Road and who is opposed – and you especially want to watch those who are leaning one way or another, like the ward councilor. No one is…
Lots of input on Red Sox incident
Several people have responded to the article in the Journal and on this Blog about an incident on RHS Senior Day at the Red Sox game. There are more than 19 comments on the original entry – a very lively…
GE Bridge to close this weekend
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced rather suddenly on Tuesday morning that they would be closing the General Edwards Bridge on Rt. 1A for the entire weekend. Revere Police Chief Terence Reardon told the Journal that the DCR…
Housebreaks up; police seek one man
Patrick Wiswall An upsurge in housebreaks has police on the lookout for suspects. Since late March, Revere has logged 62 housebreaks or attempted housebreaks throughout the city, which is a bit higher than normal. This past week alone, there were…
Rocky Beach stairs
City councillors Monday night denied a request to take by eminent domain two pieces of property on Beachmont Avenue that would have allowed stairs for beach access to be re-built at that location. The Council voted after much discussion –…
Lido, City settle differences
The city and Club Lido owners have entered into a settlement agreement that calls for the club to close as early as September 2008, or as late as December 2009. The settlement was announced last Thursday night at the License…
Congrats Vicki Richardson
Sigourney Street resident Vicki Richardson has been chosen as Revere’s ‘Unsung Heroine of 2007’ by the state Commission on the Status of Women. Richardson’s nomination and award were kept a secret until just last week, when there was a surprise…
Losing the House
Recent statistics unearthed by the Journal and State Sen. Jarrett Barrios’s (D-Cambridge) office show that Revere has one of the highest rates of foreclosure in the state for a city its size, and one of the highest percentages of high-interest…
Prom Party
School police and school administrators have launched a full-scale investigation into an after prom party that went bad, apparently calling in scores of parents and kids during the course of the investigation last week. Officers and school officials interviewed a…
Casella’s response
Councillor Mark Casella has employed Revere Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio to defend him against a possible charge of operating while under the influence of alcohol, and D’Ambrosio tells the Journal that they are confident Casella will not be charged with that…
Teacher of the Year
Kindergarten teacher Ruthann Puppo got the tap as this year’s Joan Fox Manganiello Teacher of the Year this week. Puppo has taught in the Revere system for 35 years and is now teaching full-day kindergarten at the new Whelan School.…
Immaculate Conception (IC)
If you’re down on today’s younger generation, then Father George Szal of IC has an upbeat message for you about some of Revere’s young people. Szal told the Journal that during the four Sundays of Lent, several young adults and…
Don’t panic, water’s okay
A panic has seemed to grip a good many people this afternoon about a problem with the drinking water. The Journal offices were flooded with calls and there were stories that ranged from mundane complaints to all-out conspiracy theories. According…
Suffolk Downs Sold
A well-heeled New York City developer – formerly Donald Trump’s partner and best friend – has acquired a significant interest in Suffolk Downs Racetrack today, according to the track. Richard Fields, president of Coastal Development, now is the largest shareholder…
Fundraisers attract hundreds
Political season is underway bigtime with Mayor Thomas Ambrosino – who is enjoying his first four year term, raising big money at a wonderful time held last week at Spinellis on Route 1. Hundreds attended the $250 per person event…
Party or Riot?
Police broke up an extremely out of control party last Saturday, March 24th at an apartment in 51 Beach St. The party was so over the top that neighbors more than a block away could hear the music as if…
Veterans Essay
The Revere Veteran’s Committee is sponsoring an essay contest for Revere Public School students in grades 6, 7 and 8. The subject is ‘Why I say Thanks to a Veteran,’ and two winning essays will be read at the Nov.…
Water and Sewer
Opening the water bill over the past year has been easier to digest than in previous years, but expect a little argida this year as bills are going up. Last year water and sewer rates stayed the same – no…
