The soft-glow of blue ultraviolet bulbs, the smell of tropical moisturizing lotions and the sounds of peppy pop music all mean business at Revere’s many indoor tanning salons – a thriving core of the city’s small business community. And it’s…
Month: March 2010
Exit sign – Charges against Ferragamo likely to be dismissed
All signs pointed to the guilt of Michael Ferragamo last year. The former Department of Public Works (DPW) employee had been caught on video stealing some $20,000 worth of blank metal signs from the DPW sign shop and then selling…
Kelly steps into leadership role; could be district’s next Superintendent
One of the Revere School District’s up-and-coming administrators landed a promotion last week when the School Committee voted for an administrative re-structuring, and more than a few people are already saying she might be the future superintendent of the district.…
Ciccarello is at the center of the diamond
“Rain, rain, go away,†no doubt is the mantra for the Revere High softball team, under the direction of new head coach Joe Ciccarello, as they prepare to open the 2010 season this Tuesday, April 6, at former Greater Boston…
Seize the Opening – City Hall should be open for business five days a week
Mayor Ambrosino’s desire to re-open city hall on Fridays for a half day is right on the mark. We agree completely with the mayor who is apparently making it a priority. After all, there is something wrong with city hall…
A Greener Revere – The costs are high — but so are the benefits
There is a bit of a debate ongoing about a greener Revere. We are in favor of a greener Revere and of everything green for this city as we transit into the 21st Century. We are not talking about planting…
Arrest Report 03-31-2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 23 John G. Casaletto Jr., 50, of 82 Bradstreet Ave., was arrested on charges of trespassing and illegal possession of a knife in violation of the city ordinance. Wayne C. Edwards Jr., 29, of Providence, R.I., was arrested…
Obituaries 03-31-2010
Norman Ragosta Of Ipswich, formerly of Beachmont Revere Norman A. Ragosta of Birch Lane, Ipswich died on March 27 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston following complications of a home accident. He was 79 years old. Born in…
Code green (and blue) – It’s not easy balancing energy and cost efficiency
The buzzwords of the times we live in right now are ‘Green’ and ‘energy efficient,’ and Revere is looking to march into that movement this year by taking steps to qualify as a state-defined Green Community. However, as many are…
Revere captures Eastern League title with win over Rockport
When the Revere fifth-grade basketball team lost the first game of the Eastern Travel League’s double-elimination playoffs, head coach Pat Hayes and assistant coach Bob Urquhart weren’t worried a bit. Their Revere team had won 13 of 15 games during…
Revere Pop Warner grads lead St. Mary’s cheerleading team to a fifth place finish
Two graduates of the Revere Pop Warner cheerleading program helped lead the St. Mary’s High School (Lynn) basketball cheerleading squad to a fifth-place finish in the New England Championships in Providence. St. Mary’s juniors Courtney Carey and Jillian Powers are…
This idea is a stretch
The mayor’s proposal of enacting the new ‘Stretch Building Code’ pretty much sums up the political times we live in politically right now. The Code is an offshoot of the new “Green Movement†– whatever that really is – that…
Health Care For All – But at what cost?
The Democrats celebrated a triumph when the health care reform bill passed Sunday. It was a victory for the 30 million or so Americans who cannot afford to have health insurance. It was also a victory for those who have…
Arrest Report 03-23-2010
MONDAY, MARCH 15 Crystal M. Edwards, 26, of 140 Broadsound Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on charges of shoplifting and providing false identifying information to an arresting officer. Tiffany Ann Edwards, 19, of 140 Broadsound Ave., was…
Obituaries 03-24-2010
Catherine Barry Active in elder Issues Catherine Barry, a lifelong resident of Chelsea died early on March 17 at the Massachusetts General Hospital shortly after being admitted. She was 79 years old. A member of the Chelsea Senior Center, she…
Transportation costs due to transiency and homelessness place a heavy financial burden on the Revere City funds
Schools and services for special education and homeless students are an expensive proposition, but getting them there has become more than half the battle. Special transportation costs for special education students and homeless students has ramped up 12 percent each…
Petruccelli calls for a referendum
By John Lynds and Seth Daniel A new casino at Suffolk Downs would essentially come down to a vote of the people in Revere and East Boston if State Sen. Anthony Petruccelli (D-Eastie) had his way. Petruccelli – who has…
Dry Legacy – Flooding is still an issue, but the problem is not nearly as bad as it used to be
The heavy, wind driven rain that dumped almost 10 inches of water on us over three days failed to sink Revere. There was some flooding. There were some basements that took water. There were some roads and streets that became…
Revere Cares – Organization receives well-deserved honor
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America has named Revere Cares as one of its national Coalitions of the Year in honor of its more than 13 year community wide effort to reduce alcohol and drug abuse by local teenagers. Revere…
Arrest Report 03-17-2010
MONDAY, MARCH 8 Carl Anderson, 55, 797 Winthrop Avenue, was arrested for lewd, open and gross conduct. Larry Niles, 37, of 95 Beach St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. A 16 year old juvenile was arrested on an outstanding…
