Story and photos by Marianne Salza The turquoise blue anchor and three American flags at the peak of the Banana Boat Ice Cream stand have been iconic symbols on Revere Beach for 40 years, attracting generations of customers and visitors…
Month: June 2017
Councillors Approve Mayor’s 2018 Budget
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council approved a $184 million budget Monday night for fiscal year 2018, which goes into effect July 1. “This is one of the leanest I’ve seen in recent years with only a three percent…
Still Waiting:Hill School Construction Issues Have Officials Reluctant to Sign-Off
By Seth Daniel The Hill School on Park Avenue might be the most striking and well-designed building of the City’s five new schools, but underneath the bricks and glass lies some serious problems that – even after three years –…
New Hotel Proposed for the Beach at Shipwreck
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A new $15 million hotel project is being pitched to the city council and while there is work to do the enthusiasm for the project is showing. JBX Developers of East Boston is seeking permission from…
Councillors Get Into Heated Debate Over Potential Police Reorganization
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It seemed like the Fourth of July with rockets going in every direction at Monday’s night meeting of the City Council. Councillor George Rotondo put in a motion at the City Council meeting Monday night to…
News Briefs
Fourth of July Fun planned Mayor Brian Arrigo and the Revere Recreation Department will present Fourth of July Fun at the SBA/Whelan Field, 107 Newhall St., on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy music, pony rides, inflatables…
Police Briefs 06-28-2017
ARREST Report TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Joseph Belibasakis, 22, of 71 Summer St., was arrested on charges of mayhem and assault & battery by means of a dangerous weapon. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Den Chhay, 36, of 52 Thornton St., was…
Letter to the Editor
A GOOD NEIGHBOR Dear Editor, I am a lifelong resident of Revere. I had recently moved to Summer Street in Revere and had replaced an old stockade fence with a new double faced vinyl fence. Upon completion of this new…
Rising Chronic Disease Rates Portend Unsustainable Costs
By Kenneth E. Thorpe 12 percent of Americans suffer from five or more chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. This fraction of the population accounts for 41 percent of total health care spending. If we…
Enjoy A Safe and Sane Fourth of July
The summer season’s big holiday, the Fourth of July, is upon us. Millions of Americans will be celebrating the holiday — which will be a long and extended four-day weekend for many of us — with friends and family in…
Meaghan Gotham Finishes Stellar High School Career
Revere’s Meaghan Gotham completed her outstanding high school basketball career by helping the South team defeat the North, 48-24, in the Harry Agganis Basketball All-Star Game Monday at Lynn Classical High School. Gotham played a strong two-way game at center,…
Obituaries 06-28-2017
Michael Mondello Longtime member of Local Union 33Â Michael S. Mondello, loving husband of Grace ( Ippolito) Mondello of Revere, passed away on June 24 after battling a long illness. He was 59 years old. Michael was a member of…
Revere Officials Meet the Governor
Revere Director of Finance George Anzuoni attended an event recently for Gov. Charlie Baker, along with several other friends including former Senate President Robert Travaglini. Pictured (L-R) are Joe Herd, Councillor Anthony Zambuto, Governor Charlie Baker, Robert Travaglini, George Anzuoni,…
Recognizing the Revere Beautification Committee
Mickey “Say No To Drugs” Casoli sees the great job that the members of the Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) do in the community on a volunteer basis year after year. On the 15th anniversary of the RBC, Casoli wanted to…
Arrigo Names Guido as New Interim Chief:Longtime Police Captain to Head Force While New Initiatives are Being Explored
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Mayor Brian Arrigo has announced that Captain James Guido will be the interim Police Chief of Revere beginning on July 1. Arrigo opted not to renew the contract earlier this year with the present Chief Joseph…
Councillors Looking to Solve Trash Issues
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council held an abbreviated meeting Monday night tackling a few motions. Motions by Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe about Harry Della Russo stadium got some interest. Keefe put in two motions to bolster patrols…
Sand Sculpting Festival Returns on July 21
The Revere Beach Partnership is proud to announce the dates and theme for the 2017 International Sand Sculpting Festival, hosted on America’s first public beach, Revere Beach, established in 1896. The annual festival draws upwards of 900,000 spectators from all…
News Briefs
RHS CLASS OF 1965 TO HOLD REUNION The Revere High School Class of 1965 is turning 70! Let’s celebrate Saturday, June 24, at The Marina at the Wharf, 543 North Shore Road, Revere at 7 p.m. Music will be by…
‘Bubba’ Surprised by Revere High Students on Retirement
By Seth Daniel She could often be found roaming the hallways, or sitting at the front desk, of Revere High School (RHS), and more often than not, Paula ‘Bubba’ Stevenson was searching for students without their IDs or students that…
Revere Residents Respond with Outpouring of Help for Fire Victims
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Victims of last week’s four-alarm fire were literally left with nothing except the clothes on their back and the residents and officials have come out in full support of the families, providing food, shelter, moral support…
