Revere Public School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelley said RPS plans to apply for a $19,477,006 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant but first sent a survey to families to get feedback on how the money should be spent.…
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Conservation Comm. Gives Okay to Revere Beach, Suffolk Projects
The Revere Conservation Commission held its monthly meeting last Wednesday and took action on a number of matters, including giving their approval to the next phases of the massive, mixed-use Suffolk Downs development. The commission also gave its approval to…
News Briefs
McKenna lays the groundwork for graffiti removal at Revere bridge Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna made the motion, got it approved unanimously, and now waits for MassDOT to make it happen. McKenna requested that the graffiti be removed from the…
Ballot Positions for Nov. 2 Election Released
Election Commission Diane Colella explained that ballot positions for the Nov. 2 final election were determined alphabetically, with the incumbents listed first on the ballot, followed by the other candidates who are also listed in alphabetical order. In the case…
Board of Health Rejects Smoking Lounge Amendment
The Revere Board of Health voted 2-1 against an amendment to its regulations that would have permitted the establishment of no more than three smoking lounges in the city. All three members of the board, chairperson Dr. Nathalee Kong, Dr. Craig Costanza,…
Serino Wants New Light Configuration at Former Showcase Site
As is his get-it-done style, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino quickly brought a constituent’s request to the floor for consideration at the Oct. 4 City Council meeting. Serino requested that the traffic light configuration at the entrance to the former…
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Holds Lively Country Western Day
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living was recently transformed into a colorful country jamboree. Festivities included popular country music songs, Western style food, creative costumes and fun-filled games. The Activity Room was the place to be as staff and residents…
Northeast School Committee Member Caggiano Meets With Local Officials About New School Project
Revere’s Northeast Regional High School Committee representative Anthony Caggiano said after meeting with Mayor Brian Arrigo and Finance Director Richard Viscay, he is hopeful that the City of Revere will support its share of the funding for the new $317…
Arrigo Launches Community Engagement Survey for Use of ARPA Federal Funding
Mayor Arrigo launched a community engagement survey for use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding. Earlier this year, the federal government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in an effort to bring much-needed financial support to…
Boston Theater Company and the Artist Athletic Association Announce the Road of Rainbows
Boston Theater Company (BTC), the organization that produced Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon, and the Artist Athletic Association (AAA) are excited to announce the first ever 5K road race in Massachusetts, Road of Rainbows, on…
Baker Appoints Several New Directors to MBTA Board
Gov. Charlie Baker today appointed the seven-member Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors and designated Betsy Taylor as chair. In July, Governor Baker signed legislation that established a new, permanent board of directors for the MBTA. “I am…
Board of Health Should Reconsider
For more than 30 years, this newspaper has urged our elected and non-elected officials at all levels of government to enact laws and regulations to minimize the influence of the tobacco industry, especially when it comes to their efforts to…
HRC Decision Lacks Transparency & Sensitivity
The abrupt decision of the Human Rights Committee last week to recommend to the City Council and mayor that the city replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day and that the Revere Italian-American community “find†another day to celebrate its…
Guest Op-Ed: Setting the Record Straight on the Quality Inn
By Mayor Brian Arrigo When I published my letter several weeks ago with concerns over the Boston Public Health Commission’s plans to relocate unhoused individuals to the Quality Inn, I knew that in breaking the story I was protecting our…
Letters to the Editor
Columbus Day Is a Part of History Dear Editor, Columbus Day is a holiday with controversy surrounding it. Many people believe it should go because of the mistreatment of the Native Americans. People are missing the point that Columbus Day…
RHS Sports Roundup
Strong Week for RHS Volleyball The Revere High volleyball team won three of its four matches this past week to improve to 10-7 on the season and clinch a berth in the post-season state tournament. After dropping a 3-0 contest…
Obituaries 10-13-2021
Ronald Marciello Longtime Member and Administrator of Revere Moose Lodge #1272 Graveside Services were held in Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, October 12 for Ronald R. Marciello, 79, who passed away on October 6 following a brief illness. Born in Boston,…
