By Seth Daniel [email protected] Nine Revere police officers, all patrolmen, and one who is fighting the war in Iraq, have been laid off this month from their jobs at the department, bringing the top-heavy department to a contingent of 86…
Feeling Dismayed – Council refuses to cut expense accounts and longevity bonuses
By a vote of 9-2, the Revere City Council decided against cutting its $600 a month expense account and longevity bonuses for some of its members, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Only Councillor-at-Large George Colella voted for the…
Obituaries – 04/29/09
Walter Dunn, 66 Decorated Veteran Walter J. Dunn, formerly of Marblehead, died March 24 at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Fla. He was 66 years old. Husband of the late Janice K. (Joy) (Page) Dunn, he was…
From Main Street to the altar – Trend of churches locating on Broadway storefronts has some bothered, others facing reality
By Seth Daniel [email protected] This Sunday, Easter Sunday, residents from many quarters of the city will celebrate the religious holiday at their various churches, and in one district of the city – the business district – at least three churches…
Pats topple Waltham, 7-2, in season opener
The Revere High (RHS) softball team opened the 2009 season with a 7-2 victory over Waltham last week. “It was a nice way to start the year,†said veteran RHS head coach Joe Nichinello, whose Patriots excelled in all three…
Never been better – Wall Street awards the city its highest bond rating ever
By Seth Daniel [email protected] In the midst of financial chaos and money shortages, Revere received an ‘A’ from Wall Street. For the first time in the city’s history, two Wall Street bond rating companies have rewarded the city with an…
