By Adam Swift More than $250,000, the initial payment in a statewide opioid settlement, has been transferred to a special trust fund in Revere. Monday night, the City Council approved transferring the $254,470 for calendar year 2022, the first year…
City Council Approves Special Permit for Mountain Avenue Townhouses
By Adam Swift The City Council recently approved a special permit allowing for the construction of two townhouses at 355 Mountain Ave. At last week’s council zoning subcommittee meeting, Ward 4 Councillor and committee chair Patrick Keefe said the proposal…
Green Acres Is the Place in Revere for Christmas Trees
As the famous TV show theme song goes, Green Acres is the place to be – for your Christmas tree. Mike Colecchia, owner of Green Acres Nursery, 125 Squire Road, has been serving up Christmas trees at his business to…
Councillor Requests Look at EV Charging Ordinance
By Adam Swift Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto wants to ensure the city is ahead of the game when it comes to safety for electric vehicle charging. At Monday night’s council meeting, Zambuto proposed the city draft an ordinance or special legislation…
Iovanna Receives Oath as Chief Probation Officer of Chelsea District Court
Revere resident Jessica Iovanna received her oath as the new Chief Probation Officer of the Chelsea District Court during an impressive ceremony on Dec. 1 at the courthouse. A Merrimack College 2005 graduate with a degree in Business Management, Iovanna,…
Human Rights Commission Models Circle Process in Latest Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee,…