For the past several decades, there’s one barber on Revere Street who has been a cut above everyone else – and that would be Gus Pecoraro, otherwise known as Gus the Barber. His tenure in his well-decorated shop near the…
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Henry’s successor could be in place as soon as Dec. 7
With one signature of Gov. Deval Patrick, candidates for City Clerk are once again lining up for the chance to succeed interim City Clerk John Henry. On Tuesday, November 10, the governor signed a new law that repealed life tenure…
Beachmont project thrust into national spotlight; job figures were overblown
There’s apparently a striking similarity between a magician’s rabbit and the numbers of jobs reportedly created by the Federal Stimulus Bill. The similarity is that they’re both pulled out of a hat. As national lawmakers began touting the success of…
RHS Powder Puff team ready to take on Peabody
By Nicholas DeAngelis Revere Patriots Powder Puff football team faces Peabody this Saturday at 1 pm at Peabody. The Revere Powder Puff tradition had started in the late ‘70s and through the years they have been playing against various teams…
Arrest Report 11-19-09
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Ismael Maldonado Jr., 31, of Saugus was arrested on an outstanding warrant and as a fugitive from justice. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Jose C. Camacho, 30, of Boston, was arrested on a charge of armed home invasion. Efrain…
The Next City Clerk – Make the process as transparent as possible
City Council President Dan Rizzo has asked the city council to embark on a public type search for a new city clerk. With the retirement recently of Revere’s longtime city clerk John Henry, there is the opportunity to fill the…
Dr. Ailish Hayes – She left an indelible mark on the city
Many many parents of youngsters growing up in this city and in Winthrop have lost a great friend and doctor with the death of Ailish Hayes. Dr. Hayes, a beautiful, charming, intelligent woman with a great reputation as a doctor’s…
The Dean – Colella enters his 50th year in elected office
If you count the two year term he just won, George Colella now enters 50 year of elective public office in the city where he has made his life and his reputation. Fifty at anything these days is an accomplishment.…
Obituaries 11-19-09
Marguerite ‘Betty’ Galzerano, 86 Winthrop resident Marguerite "Betty" E. (Rothwell) Galzerano, a 58-year resident of Winthrop, died on November 14 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. She was 86 years old. The wife of the late Lt. Col. Samuel Joseph…
With the Council set, attention turns to the next mayor’s race
If one were to call this recent City Election anything but a mayoral litmus test, then they’d seriously be missing what was written between the lines of the prolonged campaign season. The Councillor at-large race had everything to do on…
Homeowners can expect a modest increase
Property taxes have taken a turn for the better this year when it comes to the once-painful plight local homeowners. Commercial property, though, not so much. Reports indicate that homeowners can expect a small increase or decrease on their tax…
What it all means – Assessing the results of last week’s election
The voters have spoken. It turned out not to be a great year of change – but there were changes nevertheless. Those changes will affect how this city is governed and will also impact the future and exactly how it…
Arrest Report 11-11-09
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Luis Arnoldo Alvarez, 19, of 120 Marshall St., was arrested on charges of malicious destruction of property under $250, larceny of property over $250, possession of burglarious tools, and receiving stolen property under $250. A 16 year…
Obituaries 11-11-09
Phillip Barisano Served aboard the USS Missouri Phillip R. Barisano of East Boston died on November 8. A US Navy veteran serving on the USS Missouri and a member of Local 3, he was the beloved husband of more than…
Pals rally for fall championship
The Revere Pals captured the 2009 Tenth Player fall baseball championship with a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory over the Tenth Player Wreck of Malden team in nine innings on Oct. 26 at St. Mary’s Field in Revere. Sal Guarino had…
Lodie makes a surprise deal – Sentence could be as short as six years, as long as 12
In a case full of jokers and aces, Derek Lodie pulled out the wildest of wild cards last week when he took a plea deal for 8-12 years in prison and a significant reduction in charges for his role in…
Wiretaps, DNA and shell casings: Trial preparations not short on twists and turns
The trial concerning the murder of Revere Police Officer Dan Talbot took a major turn upside down last week, but even before then, there were some new revelations coming from the prosecution. Whether it’s a jailhouse wiretap, newly discovered DNA…
Rams are great late in victory over Patriots
With nine minutes to play in Friday’s game, the Patriots very much alive in their hopes to upset a very strong Lynn Classical team. Revere trailed by only seven points and had not allowed the Rams to score at all…
Reinstein’s Stand – State Rep. is a strong voice for expanded gaming
As the casino gambling debate gets officially underway on Beacon Hill, we believe we can rely on our Representative Kathi Anne Reinstein for real leadership before a final deal is made to allow a license for a casino at Suffolk…
Arrest Report 11-04-09
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Armand S. Elderkin, 36, listed as homeless, was arrested on charges of breaking & entering in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony and malicious destruction of property over $250. Arthur A. Looby, 60, of…
