By Cary Shuman Mayor Brian Arrigo’s administration responded to the City Council’s vote about honoring the contract of former Revere police chief Joseph Cafarelli in a statement released on Tuesday. The Council voted unanimously at its July 24 meeting to…
Month: August 2017
Sen Warren Praises Work at EBNHC
By John Lynds Last week, the Democrats had a huge victory as the U.S. Senate failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as “Obama Care.” While there was much to celebrate as several Republicans, like Sen. John…
News Briefs
40th anniversary celebration at banana boat On Friday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m., Mayor Brian Arrigo invites other city officials and residents to a 40th anniversary Celebration for the Banana Boat, the iconic ice cream shop at 700 Beach St.…
Revere CARES and Winthrop CASA Hosting Free “Drive-In” Movie Aug 11
Youth leaders from the Revere CARES and Winthrop CASA coalitions are inviting high school students from both communities to a free “drive-in movie.†The event will be held at the Wonderland Market Place parking lot, 151 VFW Parkway, in Revere,…
Vincent Files Bill Targeting Fentanyl Dealers
By Sue Ellen Woodcock In 2015, when Stephen Deagle overdosed on fentanyl, there was no law making the dealer responsible for a deadly overdose and no law yet exists today. That’s why State Rep. RoseLee Vincent has filed a bill…
Revere Businessman Donates $338K to MassWildlife Division
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) recently received a large bequest of over $338,000 from the estate of Revere businessman and sportsman Antimo N. DeFilippo. “This generous gift is an unexpected surprise,†said MassWildlife Director Jack Buckley. “It…
Police Briefs 08-02-2017
Revere Police NEWS COOL IT! A Caruso Street woman was arrested on Saturday after a dispute with her tenant over an air conditioner got the wheels rolling on her car. Around 2 p.m., the landlady was watching her tenant move…
Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – Ex-Spouse Benefit – Does it Affect Mine?
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: Two years ago, after 34 years of marriage, my wife divorced me. She was a full time homemaker most of those years. Is she entitled to half of my Social…
Letters to the Editor
Happy with state budget Dear Editor: We are happy to report that Governor Baker accepted the legislature’s recommendation and included the full $1.19 million for maintenance, staffing and free events and programs on the region’s public beaches from Nahant to…
East Boston Health Center Leads the Way
Last week, the US Senate tried to undo the Affordable Care Act or Obama Care. This system while it is not perfect and as a matter of fact it is far from the mark, still it provides a safety net…
Sports 08-02-2017
Cubs top Cardinals for Revere Youth Baseball championship By Melissa Randall In what was the last series of the season for the Revere Youth Baseball Softball League, Â the Cardinals and Cubs made it a thrilling one, with the Cubs taking…
Obituaries 08-02-2017
Clarice Zaccaria Everyone’s favorite, devoted to family and friends Private services were held for Clarice P. (Abbott) Zaccaria of Revere who died, surrounded by her loving family, on July 7 at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief illness. Born…
