Even though we have had a mild winter, the major snowstorm this week was not welcome! By mid-March, we are ready for winter’s bleakness to depart and for spring to arrive. Yes, we know that March comes in like a…
Month: March 2017
Happy St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that brings a smile to everyone’s face — a day when everyone is Irish for a day. St. Patrick’s Day actually is a significant one in American history, marking the date in…
Sports 03-15-2017
Gurska named as Player of the Year Top 50 Lindsay Gurska has been named to the Schutt Sports/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III Player of Year Top 50. Senior Lindsay Gurska along with juniors Ama Biney and Nina Murphy-Cook…
Obituaries 03-15-2017
Donna Church Former Revere resident Donna Church, formerly of Revere, passed away due to renal failure on Saturday, March 11. She was 68 years old. Donna was born on August 21, 1948 in Chelsea and grew up in East Boston and Revere.…
Read Across America Day
Mayor Brian Arrigo reads to son Joseph (on his lap) and another student on Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Wynn,Unions Look to Get More Women into Trades
By Seth Daniel Alanna Felix and Patricia Flores are just two of hundreds of girls that attend Northeast Vocational School in Wakefield, but they often find themselves alone in their studies. That’s because they study carpentry, and they are two…
Rotondo Wants Health Board to be Elected
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor George Rotondo has called for a change of the city charter to make the Board of Health to be an elected body instead of an appointed one. Rotondo disagrees with the board’s decision to raise…
Rumors Swirl about Pending Sale of Suffolk Downs
By John Lynds Rumors are swirling that Suffolk Downs owners have inked a deal with a local developer to develop all, most or some of the 160-acre racetrack but track officials have been mum. Reports have been surfacing all week…
News Briefs
FBIM ANNUAL MEETING ON SUNDAY The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh (FBIM) invite you to attend our Annual Meeting at the Parish Hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Winthrop, 222 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, on March 12, 2017 from 2…
Revere Mourns the Loss of Restaurateur Peter Woo
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Services were held Tuesday for Peter Woo, one of the most well-known businessmen in Revere who passed away February 26 after a brief illness. Friends and customers gathered at Peter Woo’s Restaurant last Monday night following…
Police Briefs 03-08-2017
ARRESTED WITH FIREARM Revere Police have stepped up enforcement in the Cooledge Street area following a shooting incident last month in the area. On Wednesday, March 1, police received a search warrant to search a home on Cooledge Street for…
Building Revere’s 21st Century Econonmy
By Mayor Brian Arrigo For seven years, Wonderland has laid dormant – a decaying relic of a bygone era. While the rest of the region is undergoing unprecedented economic growth, Wonderland continues to crumble, despite sitting steps from the beach…
Massachusetts is No 1
Last week’s cover story in U.S. News & World Report that ranks Massachusetts as the overall top state in the nation comes as no surprise to those of us who have worked and lived in the Commonwealth for most of…
Sports 03-08-2017
Journey’s End:Revere’s fantastic season halted by Central Catholic By Cary Shuman The Revere High girls basketball team wanted another State Tournament showdown with Woburn High School but Central Catholic spoiled that dream rematch by rallying to defeat the Lady Patriots,…
Obituaries 03-08-2017
Peter Woo Well liked and respected businessman, owner of Peter Woo’s restaraunt Peter Woo of Peabody, formerly of Revere, died on February 26 at the Beth Israel Hospital. He was 77 years old. Peter came to the United States from…
Spring in February
Revere Police Officer Jessica Falzone takes some time for herself on Revere Beach on Thursday afternoon with her roller blades and some great tunes. Temps hit 70 degrees on Thursday and Friday in Revere.
Beauty and the Beast
Jianna Moreno, 2, with the Beast during the 3rd Annual Character Breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Revere Recreation Department. The annual event is a staple of School Vacation Week for families in the City. Scores of children attended…
Arrigo Backs Study Calling for HR Department
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Mayor Brian Arrigo campaigned on a promise to professionalize City Hall, starting with a human resources department. Monday night Mary Aicardi, of the Collins Center for Public Management, presented a study conducted for the purpose of…
Schools Begin Registration for Kindergarten Next Week
By Seth Daniel The Revere Public Schools announced this week that they have begun the first round of registrations for incoming kindergarten students at the six elementary schools. Registration is for students who will be 5 years old by Aug.…
Council Addresses Recreational Marijuana
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Revere City Council held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance Monday night for the placement of a recreational marijuana shop and the Planning Board was expected to discuss the ordinance at its meeting late…
