Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on January 17 announced that the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 has been detected in Massachusetts, coming from a Boston woman who had travelled to the United Kingdom. This is…
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Revere’s Dog Lady Providing Unconditional Love
 By Melissa Moore-Randall Nestled off of North Shore Road, along the Saugus River, you will find a building that has become a safe haven for local animals. Many Revere residents are familiar with it and its owner, Lisa Cutting. Known…
Northern Strand Trail Increasing in Popularity Among Locals
By Melissa Moore-Randall An abandoned railway corridor that runs through Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus and Lynn has been transformed into a recreation spot for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The 10-mile trail, known as the Northern Strand Trail, is also used…
Recovery on the Harbor Set to Open Next Month
A new resource center for people in recovery will open its doors in Orient Heights Square next month and serve residents from East Boston and Winthrop working on their sobriety. Run by North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMH) Recovery on…
Northeast Metro Tech Reminds Prospective Students to Register for Q & A Session Before Application Deadline
Superintendent David DiBarri is encouraging prospective students to sign up for a Zoom question and answer session to learn more about Northeast Metro Tech before the priority deadline for applications. The priority deadline for admissions is March 1. To begin…
Planning Board Approves Suffolk Downs Project
The Revere Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to the McClellan Highway Development Company and the HYM Investment Group’s sub-division plan for Phase 1R of the Suffolk Downs redevelopment project at its Jan. 12 meeting. The initial phase of the…
Northeast Metro Tech Receives $500 Donation to Support Stem Programs from ExxonMobil
Superintendent David DiBarri and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech has received a $500 donation from ExxonMobil and Global Partners LP. The donation will support Northeast Metro Tech’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program,…
From the Governor’s Desk
Baker Signs Safe Patient Access to Emergency Care Act On Friday, Gov. Charles Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito participated in a ceremonial signing of S.2931, An Act to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. Named in memory of Laura…
Joe Biden Needs Our Prayers
With President Joe Biden taking the oath of office this week, America is ready to recover — both physically and psychologically — from the four years of “carnage†that has been left behind by the previous presidential administration. It is…
Let’s Go, Tampa Bay!
It’s okay to admit it, Pats’ fans — we were rooting for Tom and Gronk in their playoff game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. It has been jarring to see No. 12…
Op-Ed: Stating My Priorities If Elected Your State Representative
By Valentino Capobianco Consider this my introduction if you don’t know me already: my name is Tino Capobianco, and I’m running to succeed Speaker DeLeo as your next State Representative. Just as I worked to deliver results for families in…
Obituaries 01-20-2021
Harriett Portney Of Saugus, formerly of Revere Harriett (Mandell) Portney, 92, of Saugus, formerly of Revere, beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Portney, died January 17 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Winthrop, the daughter…
Zambuto Elected Council President
The Revere City Council unanimously elected Councilor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto as president at its first meeting of the new year Monday night. After recording the 11-0 vote, City Clerk Ashley Melnik announced, “Councilor Zambuto is the new City Council president for…
Revere Board of Health Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations: City Will Administer Vaccines in Accordance With State’s Schedule
The Board of Health continues to work closely with the Department of Public Health to coordinate vaccine distribution according to the three-phased approach directed by the Baker-Polito Administration. The Board of Health expects to administer vaccines in Revere in accordance…
Banana Boat Ice Cream Not to Reopen
Revere residents woke to the shocking news Tuesday morning that the legendary Banana Boat Ice Cream on Revere Beach, known for its soft serve ice cream cones and banana split sundaes over the past four decades, will close for good.…
State Rep. Race Highlight: Looking at the Candidates Silvestri Hopes to Continue Public Service in Bid for DeLeo Seat
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere’s Director of Veterans Services and Purple Heart recipient Marc Silvestri is hoping to continue his service to others as he seeks to be elected to the 19th Suffolk House of Representative seat vacated by longtime Speaker…
News Brief
Postal Employees Will Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Post Offices across the Commonwealth will be closed on Monday, January 18, as our employees pause to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to…
Valsos Café Opens on Shirley Avenue
o-owners and lifelong friends from the nation of Colombia Alex Herrera and Alv Garcia have opened a new café’, Valsos, at 123 Shirley Avenue. The café’ and bakery bring a touch of Newbury Street to the city with its elegant…
Caggiano Takes Oath of Office for NE Regional School Committee
nthony Caggiano received his oath of office as Revere’s representative on the Northeast Regional Vocational School Committee at a ceremony Monday at City Hall. City Clerk Ashley Melnik administered the oath to Caggiano in the socially distanced ceremony held inside…
Councillors Concerned About Rodents at Sozio Property
Councillors George Rotondo and Arthur Guinasso both expressed their concerns about rodents making their way from the former site of the Sozio’s appliance store on Squire Road on to other nearby properties. The landmark Sozio’s store was destroyed in a…
