By Sue Ellen Woodcock Revere city councillors file hundreds of motions each year. They are often sent to sub-committees, then travel back to the council and if they are lucky they go to the mayor’s office for a signature and…
Month: November 2017
Joseph Festa Offers to City Land Donation on Douglas St
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Joseph A. Festa Jr. has been a contractor much of his life, but he’s also a strong proponent of open space and conservation. This year, he is seeking to donate to the city three parcels of…
Board Approves Plans for New Beach Hotel
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Plans for a new hotel on Revere Beach Boulevard have been approved by the Conservation Commission during its recent meeting. The eight story, 175-room hotel which includes an 80-seat restaurant is being pitched by JBX Developers…
Husband Arraigned on Murder Charge in Alleged Homicide
A Revere man remains held without bail following his arraignment on an indictment charging him with first-degree murder in the homicide of his wife, 30-year-old Vanessa MacCormack, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. Andrew MacCormack, 29, is accused…
Councillor Seeks Meetings with HYM Developers
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor George Rotondo wants Suffolk Downs developers to appear in front of the council and update the residents on their plans. Rotondo filed a late motion Monday night asking for HYM Investments, the owners and developers…
Iovanna Sworn in as ACPO at Chelsea Court
On Nov. 3, Jessica Iovanna and Frank Russo were sworn in as assistant chief probation officers (ACPO) by First Justice Matthew Nestor at the Chelsea District Court. Court personnel, community leaders, and family and friends joined in to celebrate the…
Police Briefs 11-15-2017
Revere Police NEWS MAN SHOT ON SHIRLEY AVE. Revere Police are investigating the non-fatal shooting of a man on Shirley Avenue around 7 p.m. on Monday. Police responded when the ShotSpotter went off and several reports of gunshots came into…
Letters to the Editor
Election Commissioner says thank you Dear Editor, I would like to publicly thank the following individual’s for working so hard to ensure the success of the local election held last Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017: Mayor Brian M. Arrigo, Election Board…
There Are Only Winners
Last week’s election shows that civic spirit is very much alive in our community. The large number of candidates, who gave up their time and money over the course of the last few months to meet voters and state their…
The Holiday Season is Approaching — Remember to Help Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, the approaching holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens…
Sports 11-15-2017
EYES ON THE PRIZE RHS Powderpuff to faceoff against Winthrop and return the trophy home By Gisella Jimnez-Fuentes Powderpuff, the sport for senior girls at Revere High School, has been an annual tradition for almost 35 years. On this Saturday…
Obituaries 11-15-2017
Florence DeLano Former longtime member of Revere Election Committee Florence DeLano of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on Nov. 11 at the age of 97. Florence was born and raised in East Boston. A resident of Friendly Gardens for…
Revere School Holds Veterans Day Program
Bronze Star recipient Marc Silvestri, now the Veterans Services Officer for Revere, is swarmed by Paul Revere School students on Thursday, Nov. 2, after an emotional presentation by the students to thank him for his service. Silvestri was the guest…
Incumbents Cruise to Victory in Election:Rizzo Tops Council Race; Giannino, Morabito, Rotondo, and Zambuto Returned
By Cary Shuman Former Revere mayor Dan Rizzo made a triumphant return to electoral politics, topping the ticket in a field of 12 candidates in the councillor-at-large election Tuesday. Rizzo showed strength across the city in receiving 3,878 votes, edging…
Powers,Guinasso Re-Elected as Ward Councillors
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers survived challenges from political newcomers. Guinasso, who is entering his 30th year on the council, staved off a challenge from Anthony Cogliandro in Ward 3…
Keep on Smiling:Annese Dental Continues 60-Year Tradition in Revere
By Cary Shuman When Dr. Amelio Annese put out his shingle in 1957 after completing his service in the U.S. Navy and graduating from Tufts University and Tufts Dental School, he might not have known at the time that he…
Tye,Ferrante,Rizzo,Gravellese,Sannella Re-Elected; Visconti Takes Open School Committee Seat
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Once again former School Superintendent Carol Tye topped the ticket in the School Committee race on Tuesday. Tye pulled in 3,613 votes in the election to fill one of the six elected seats on the committee.…
Veterans Day Program Events Listed
The Revere Veterans Committee in cooperation with Mayor Brian Arrigo will conduct their annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington Street, Revere at 5:00 p.m. on behalf of the Veterans of…
Voters Approve Question 1
Revere voters overwhelming approved Ballot Question 1 by a vote of 4543 to 1,398 in Tuesday’s election. The approval would give a tax break of about $450 to about 1,000 senior citizens who want to stay in their homes. The…
Police Briefs 11-08-2017
ARREST Report MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Evan T. Redley, 22, of 210 Constitution Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Santiago Gonzalez-Patino, 44, of 30 Dana St., was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to…
