Morabito says  Thank You I want to thank everyone who put so much time and effort into our Senate campaign. Unfortunately, we we were not successful tonight.  It was nice to meet so many people along the campaign trail. I…
Month: April 2016
Congratulations, Joe Boncore
We congratulate Joseph Boncore on his victory in the Massachusetts State Senate Democratic Primary Special Election that was held April 12. Joe is unopposed in the general election on May 10 so he stands poised and ready to become our…
Sports 04-20-2016
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team wins three, now 4-0 Although our mid-spring weather has been chilly, the Revere High softball team is off to a sizzling start. The Lady Patriots went 3-for-3 this past week, including victories over a…
Obituaries 04-20-2016
Edward Arnold Of Peabody, formerly of Revere Edward Arnold of Peabody, formerly of Revere, entered into rest April 12 at the age of 86 years. A US Army veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of the…
Motorcycles on Broadway
Joel Wheeler, owner of Moms Boston Motorcyle at 184 Broadway, and General Manager Dennis Adams, join Mayor Brian Arrigo, city councillors and other city officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new showroom.
Boncore Wins State Senate Primary
By Cary Shuman Attorney Joseph Boncore won in his hometown of Winthrop by a decisive margin and showed strength across the First Suffolk and Middlesex District on his way to topping the ticket in the Massachusetts State Senate Democratic Primary…
Revere Officials Speak Out Against Wheelabrator
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Monday night in a meeting held by the Saugus Board of Health, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent said that it is time to close the Wheelabrator facility on the Route 107 also known as the Marsh Road.…
Middle School Lottery Planned for Thursday
By Seth Daniel The Revere Schools will conduct a middle school lottery on Thursday, completing the seventh straight year of what has become a necessary evil. “Nobody likes the lottery,†said Supt. Dianne Kelly. “There’s not a parent, School Committee…
SOI Submitted for New High School
By Seth Daniel The Revere Public Schools submitted a Statement of Interest (SOI) to the state School Building Authority (MSBA) on Friday, requesting that the City be put into the building pipeline for a new Revere High School. Already, the…
Police Briefs 04-13-2016
Weekly Crime Report House Breaks: (2) Central Avenue; and Oakwood Avenue. Commercial Breaks: (4) Parkway – Extra Space (3); and VFW Parkway – Laundromax. Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (2) Larkin Street and Everett Street (plate). Motor Vehicle Accidents: (27) Brown Circle…
We are in a Transportation Crisis
Those who grew-up in this area 40 years ago can remember how traffic always had a certain pattern or flow. Rush-hour always would last about two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. Otherwise, one could travel…
The Cleanup Is On
Mayor Brian Arrigo’s “Beautify Revere†series is set to begin this Saturday at 10 a.m. We urge residents and business owners in the Oak Island Park area to attend the event. As always after the winter, our streets and parks…
Sports 04-13-2016
RhS sports Roundup RHS girls lacrosse team wins two straight The Revere High girls lacrosse team earned a pair of runaway victories this past week, taking the measure of Saugus, 11-1, and Malden, 11-4. In Friday’s triumph over Saugus on the…
Obituaries 04-13-2016
James Enos Master Upholsterer; Owner Enos Upholstery Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for…
Two-Alarm Fire on Reservoir Avenue
Revere Fire fought off a dangerous two-alarm fire at 33-35 Reservoir Ave. late on Friday afternoon. Deputy Chief Jim Cullen made quick work of the blaze with Everett and Chelsea Fire assisting. The smoky blaze was centered in the second floor…
Prom Time
RHS Jr. Prom King and Queen- Gerson Garcia and Elizabeth Lake.
Mayor Gets Council’s Nod for Funding Audit
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Monday night the city council approved a funding request from the mayor for $72,000 to conduct an audit of the last two years of city finances. But the topic of the evening was whether a private…
Residents Oppose Building Use for Special Garage
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A Broadway business owner is trying again to get the city to approve one non-conforming use, a commercial garage to another non-confirming use, a special garage, which will include a spray room and residents have made…
Seven Candidates Vying for Senate Seat on Tuesday
Revere voters are focusing their political sights on the First Suffolk and Middlesex District State Senate Special Election set for this Tuesday, April 12. Seven Democratic candidates, including two from Revere, former mayor Dan Rizzo and current Councillor-at-Large Steven Maribito,…
Police Briefs 04-06-2016
Weekly Crime Report House Breaks: (4) Lucia Avenue; Moretti/Oakwood; Garfield Ave.; and Davis Street. Commercial Breaks: (0) Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (5) Bennington Street; *Glendale Street; *Cushman Avenue; Taft Street (plate); and Ward Street. Motor Vehicle Accidents: (36) Copeland Circle (3);…
