John ‘Jack’ Markley Decorated Veteran and Active Environmentalist John G. “Jack†Markley of Revere died suddenly on August 24. He was 73 years old. “Jack†was a decorated U. S. Army veteran, an avid environmentalist receiving the Good Neighbor Award…
City Plans for Potential Outfalls if Hurricane, Ultra-high Tides Hit Simultaneously
Special Online Report A combination of ultra-high tides and a potential Category 2 hurricane headed to Boston Harbor, both on Sunday, have Revere officials contemplating and planning today. With Mayor Tom Ambrosino on vacation this week, Interim Mayor John Powers…
Back to School
Incoming Rumney Marsh Academy (RMA) sixth-grader Elma Mujan (right) practices unlocking the padlocks for lockers while her cousin Melissa Mbehremovic, of Saugus, also gives it a try. Incoming RMA stuÂdents were given tours last week by members of the RMA…
Triple Play?: House and Senate Report out on Gambling Bill; Gov. Patrick Offers His Conditional Approval
As expected, the House and the Senate have agreed on legislation for expanded gambling and have reported it out from committee and have made it available to the public in an action taken Tuesday by House Speaker Robert DeLeo and…
War of the Words: Whelan Parents Concerned over ‘prejudice’ Label
Middle school parents on the west side of the city spoke out this week concerning claims by school officials of prejudice in the adult community, saying that school officials and Mayor Tom Ambrosino painted too broadly with their brush. Parents…
Revere Teachers Issue Challenge to Parents Concerning Garfield
The Revere school system has been in a mini-upheaval over the past week after revelations of adult racial prejudice surfaced from Superintendent Paul Dakin. Parents have been in intense discussions. Administrators have been as well. But the Revere Teacher’s Association…