Christmas 2010 will go down in history as a great holiday celebration. Peace on earth. Good will to men. It is, indeed, all about that. If there was no Internet, evening news, radio talk shows or morning newspapers, and if…
Month: December 2010
Police Blotter 12-23-2010
TUESDAY, DEC. 7 Frederick E. Bianchino, 21, of 1045 Broadway, was arrested on charges of two counts of armed robbery, illegal possession of a Class B controlled narcotic substance, and attempting to commit a crime. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 John M.…
Obituaries 12-23-2010
Jennie Anzuoni Lifelong Revere resident Jennie B. (Coscia) Anzuoni, a lifelong Revere resident and graduate of Emmanuel College, died on December 15. She was the beloved wife of the late James G. Anzuoni; devoted mother of Paula Peters of Maryland,…
Green lights
By Seth Daniel [email protected] Christmas has gone high-tech, and in no small way have Christmas lights followed that trend. As residents string up their annual Christmas light displays all over the city, no longer are style and color the only…
Hockey suspension serves as a warning to student-athletes
By Seth Daniel [email protected] One Revere High School (RHS) Hockey player has been suspended and stripped of his team captain status this week, and RHS administrators said they are using it as a warning to all students and student-athletes. Word…
Winter sports in high gear
The Revere High athletic programs swing into high gear this week with a full slate of contests. Coach Diana DeCristoforo and her Lady Patriot basketball team opened their 2010-11 campaign last night (Tuesday) at Salem. The host Lynn English Friday…
Hockey team set to open the season tonight vs. Somerville
The 2010-11 edition of the Revere High hockey team will open its season tonight at Cronin Rink, hosting former GBL rival Somerville. Face off time is 6:30. Veteran Patriot coach Jim Palumbo’s squad will be led by senior forward and…
Police Blotter 12-16-2010
Man critically injured in an accident on Squire Road A Stoneham man is in critical condition at Mass General after being struck by a motor vehicle on Squire Road following a curious turn of events. A State Trooper reported that…
Obituaries 12-16-2010
Angela Fiumara Hair stylist Angela (Puopolo) Fiumara of Saugus, formerly of Revere, died peacefully at Kaplan Hospice of Danvers after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Palmy and Rocky Puopolo of Revere and recently suffered the…
Positive Action
City Council would show good sense in questioning the site of the McKinley School The city council Monday showed some courage trying to reach a compromise on the citing for the new McKinley School to be built. They agreed to…
Now What?
Wondering what the future holds for Suffolk Downs and Wonderland Public discourse about casino gambling on Beacon Hill has been unusually quiet as the old year runs out and the New Year is facing us. How Suffolk Downs and Wonderland…
NEWS-makers – Husband-and-wife artists are recognized for their watercolor painting
The world is full of color for Festa Road residents Louis and Marjorie Rizzo. The two life-long artists share a love for watercolor painting and have recently found great success in the field, being accepted to the prestigious New England…
Jack’s back – Correggio sworn in; will finish Colella’s term
Meet the former City Councillor who is now the newest City Councillor. John Correggio was sworn in Monday night as the newest at-large City Councillor, taking the seat of the late George V. Colella – who passed away last month.…
Powers in lead for president’s post
It appears that Ward 5 Councillor John Powers will be the new Council President come January. Powers indicated that at the moment he has eight committed votes, plenty to score the leadership position. He was also elected Council President a…
RHS cracks down on dress; uniforms up for debate
On any given day at Revere High School (RHS), one might see students coming through the front door wearing pajamas, flip-flops and sweat suits. Girls wear spandex pants that are too tight. Boys wear baggy pants that are too loose.…
Girls basketball team opens season Tuesday at Salem
Coach Diana DeCristoforo and her dynamic Revere High girls basketball team will open their 2010-2011 season Tuesday at Salem, a rival in the Large Division of the Northeastern Conference. Although expectations will be high for the Lady Patriots, who are…
RHS boys basketball team hosts Salem in season opener
Coach Rick Hayes and his Revere High boys basketball team will open their 2010-2011 season Tuesday evening, hosting perennial Northeastern Conference powerhouse Salem at the RHS fieldhouse. The Patriots will be led by their senior captain, Trae Weathers, who has…
Mammoth Drug Bust – Hats off to law enforcement
Last week’s drug bust in Revere, which led to the capture of 89 kilos of cocaine and the two men who transported the drugs from San Antonio, reveals several things about the drug situation in general. First, the size of…
John Correggio – Former councillor is back on the job
The swearing in Monday night of John Correggio as a councillor at large at city hall was like writing the finish to two chapters of different books. For Correggio the swearing in marked the return of Correggio to city government,…
December 7, 1941 – A day that would live in infamy
President Franklin Roosevelt called the surprise Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor a day that will live in infamy. On this, the 69th anniversary of the attack, it remains just that – a day we should never forget. It is ironic…
