Kelly’s Roast Beef on Revere Beach generously donates a luncheon each year for members of the Revere Fire Department in remembrance of the heroic first responders who died following the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Biggie Chau, manager-in-training in…
Month: September 2011
Former Officer Enters Plea Deal; Several Serious Charges are Dismissed
Former Revere Police Officer Todd Randall pleaded guilty in Federal Court last week to giving a false statement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), making a plea deal with the government that could get him as much as 15…
DPW Case Headed to an MCAD Hearing; Efforts at Compromise Unsuccessful
All hopes of working out an alleged discrimination claim between a city employee and his supervisor, the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, were dashed last week during a private conference in Boston. All parties met in a conciliation…
Revere Beach Memorial this Sunday
The Revere Beach Memorial will mark its fifth year in existence and the solemn ceremony will meet with less stigma than any previous event. The Memorial seeks to remember those whose lives have been cut short by alcohol and drugs.…
Residential Project Could Begin Much Sooner Than First Thought
The future Wonderland Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is getting the hurry up this month, as developer Joe DiGangi and Mayor Tom Ambrosino are pushing to get a shovel in the ground on a residential building by the end of this…
A Positive Reflection: 9/11 Remembrances Healthy for Our Nation
Following the dignified nationwide slate of memorials that were held to commemorate the lives of the dead and the sacrifice they made on September 11, 2001, many of us are left with the palpable feeling that we are a good…
The Parking Garage: An Anchor for Future Development
The new parking garage, literally the anchor of the great development of Ocean Street to follow, is one of this city’s major new structures, sitting on an enormous footprint and visible to literally everyone coming and going in the area…
Expanding Gaming: Legislation Deserves to be Passed
The House of Representatives will be voting on the expanded gambling bill this week. It is a good bill, despite the pandering to other interests that caused the Boston Globe to write an ill-advised editorial denouncing the bill last week.…
Starting at Zero: Lauria Scores Three TDs as Patriots Blank Medford
The Revere High football team kicked off its 2011 season in fine fashion with a 21-0 triumph at former Greater Boston League rival Medford Friday evening. Although the Patriots displayed some of the usual opening game jitters early in the…
Police Briefs 09-14-2011
TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 Charles J. DiCino, 82, of 8 Calumet St., was arrested on charges of two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, two counts of assault & battery by means of a dangerous weapon, and discharging a…
Obituaries 09-14-2011
Arthur Nigro Former City Councillor Former Revere City Councillor, Arthur C. “Archie” Nigro died on August 30 after a brief illness. Hee was 88 years old. He was first elected to public office in the City of Revere in 1967,…
Trying Not to Pile On
They were called ‘slobs.’ Then they were called ‘lazy.’ Now, those who create horribly messy conditions inside and outside their homes are called ‘hoarders,’ and it’s now known as a valid mental illness that can be treated. Inspectional Services Director…
In Ward 4, He’s the One: Reardon Focuses on the Present
If Ward 4 City Councillor Stephen Reardon has any recipe for his first-term success on the Council, it would probably be his lack of political aspirations. That statement can sound kind of confusing on its own, but Reardon seemed to…
Revere Police, New York Detectives Make Major Gang Grab on Revere Street; One Man Confesses to Murder
A cadre of law enforcement, including Revere Police, apprehended two major Salvadoran gang members hiding out on Revere Street last week, with one of the men confessing to a cold-blooded murder committed in New York City last July. The men…
Preliminary Election Scrapped
The Sept. 13 Preliminary Election has officially been called off by City and State officials this week. The cancellation had been approved by Revere City Councillors early last month, and the measure had been sent to the State House for…
9/11 Anniversary: Our Mantra: Never Again
For those of us living in Massachusetts, the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks has a special significance because they began here early on the morning of a beautiful day. All of us awakening that day in September ten…
What Can They Do for an Encore?: Patriots Look to Build on Tremendous Success of 2010 Campaign
The Revere High boys soccer team will open its 2011 campaign this Tuesday evening with a contest against non league rival Malden Catholic under the lights and on the turf behind the high school at 7:00 p.m. Coach Nik Tower,…
Obituaries 09-07-2011
Aileen Robblee Administrative Assistant to Former Board of Chelsea Aldermen Aileen G. (Hanson) Robblee, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died at home on September 6 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years old. A graduate of Chelsea…
Police Briefs 09-07-2011
Monday, Aug. 29 Jon Ravida, 47, of Eastie, was charged with motor vehicular homicide (negligent operator) and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Theodore Mitchell, 32, of Northfield, NH, was arrested on six warrants. Chongnan…
