George Russell Retired Revere Police Patrolman George A. Russell, retired Revere Police Patrolman, died on November 10 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 91 years old. The husband of the late Eileen M. (Lee) Russell, he was born, raised and…
Month: November 2015
Veterans’ Day Program
First grader Anya Maglcski recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the outset of the Paul Revere School’s annual Veterans’ Day program last Thursday, Nov. 5. The program this year was entitled ‘What can you say to a hero?’
Rizzo Mulls Recount In Mayoral Election:Mayor-Elect Arrigo Starts Creation of Transition Team
As Mayor Dan Rizzo decides whether to request a recount of the votes in the Nov. 3 mayoral election, Councilor-at-Large Brian Arrigo has issued a press release in which he “declares victory and pledges unity.†Arrigo won the Nov. 3…
Voter Identification and Long-Standing Ties Helped Sannella Return to School Committee
When Fred Sannella looked at the election numbers two years ago after finishing just out of the money in the School Committee race, he often scratched his head and wondered what happened. It’s something he said many others also asked…
RHS Officials Start Program as Result of Student’s Tweet
School officials are working this week to create a cultural sensitivity program in the wake of a Tweet during school hours last week that was offensive to illegal immigrants. “A student made a disparaging comment on social media about illegal…
Councillors have Light Agenda
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The city council met Monday night for a short meeting, the first one since one of the councillors became the mayor-elect last week and a new father the week before. Councillor-at-large and Mayor elect Brian Arrigo…
Terranova Celebrates 100th Birtday
He’s well known in Revere as a H.P. Hood milkman and he just celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family. William S. Terranova was born on October 27, 1915 in Brighton, Mass. He attended Boston College High School for…
Police Briefs 11-11-2015
House Breaks: (5) Augustus Street; Lynnway; Parkway – Lee’s; Campbell Avenue; and Putnam Road. Commercial Breaks: (0) Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (10) *Dale Street; Broadway – Atlantic Auto Body (plate); *Broadway – D&L; Washington Avenue – EZ Liquors; Centennial Avenue (plate);…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You for Coming to the Revere Beach Memorial  Dear Editor: The Revere Beach Memorial Planning Committee would like to thank the community for attending and supporting the 9th Annual Revere Beach Memorial. Every year this event grows as we…
Remembering the Sacrifices Made by Men and Women in the Armed Services
By Kevin S. Hill The following speech was made at the Revere Veterans Day Ceremony before the members of the Revere High School Reserve Officer Training Corps held at Revere High School on November 10, 2015. “Cadet DoSantos – Thank…
Let’s Truly Honor Our Veterans
Veteran’s Day originally came into existence shortly after World War I when it was known as Armistice Day, marking the end of what was known then as the Great War on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the…
Sports 11-11-2015
RhS sports Roundup Patriots host Lynn English Friday evening  The Revere High football team will host Lynn English Friday evening at 7:00 under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The Patriots dropped a 41-13 decision to a strong…
Obituaries 11-11-2015
Josephine Cannatella Of East Boston Josephine (Cannata) Cannatella of East Boston died on November 1. The beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Cannatella, she was the devoted mother of Joseph Cannatella and his wife, Norma of Nashua, NH, Maria…
Arrigo Elected Mayor:Edges Rizzo by 117 Votes in Tight Election
Brian Arrigo, a two-term councillor-at-large, was elected mayor of Revere Tuesday, besting incumbent Dan Rizzo by 117 votes in the hotly contested race that saw more than 10,000 voters go to the polls. In the unofficial final tally, Arrigo received…
Four Incumbents Return to Council Seats;Rotondo is Back
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Incumbent Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino once again topped the ticket in the city council race with 5,292 votes Tuesday. Following her lead was return councillor George Rotondo who garnered 4,531 votes in the councillor at large race.…
5 Incumbents Re-Elected to School Comm:Wood Pruitt Loses Seat; Sannella Returns to Bd.
The Revere School Committee will see a return of former School Committee member Fred Sannella when members take the oath of office in Janaury. Sannella, a former Revere Public School Principal and School Commmittee member took the sixth seat defeating…
Group Seeks Medical to Locate Marijuana Dispensery in Revere
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Wellness Connection of Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a special permit to open a medical marijuana treatment center at 44 Railroad St. and will appear before the Revere City Council on Nov. 30. The applicant, formerly…
Police Briefs 11-04-2015
House Breaks: (6) Roughan Street; Montfern Avenue; Payson Street; Parkway; Beach Street; and Broadsound Avenue. Commercial Breaks: (1) Shirley Avenue – Bagel Bin Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (3) Squire Road (plate); Barrett Street; and Washington Avenue. Motor Vehicle Accidents: (41) Brown…
For Our Students,Teachers want PARCC
On November 17, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) will vote on whether to replace MCAS, the state’s 17-year-old testing system, with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) assessment, or something policymakers…
A Fine Season Moves on for Revere High Football Team
The Revere High School football team is enjoying an historic season, one of the best since Silvio Cella’s squad qualified for the Division 1 Super Bowl. Coach Lou Cicatelli’s team won six of its first seven games to qualify for…
