The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo to hold a City of Revere commemoration ceremony of D-Day on June 6, 2019. The event will mark the Allied Invasion across the English Channel and on to the…
Month: May 2019
Anti-islamic Remarks Raises Superintendent’s Ire
At a public Revere GOP meeting Gina Castiello felt she needed to get something off her chest about Revere schools. When given the opportunity to speak, Castiello, who was being filmed by a friend who goes by the name of,…
Malden Catholic High School Appoints William Raycraft New Athletic Director
After an extensive regional search that drew the interest of more than 100 candidates, Malden Catholic High School Acting Headmaster Brother Thomas J. Puccio, C.F.X., has announced that William Raycraft, athletic director, football coach and director of human performance and…
As an Elite College Athlete, Da Rollins Got a Taste of the Law and Never Turned Back
New Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins has quickly come to be known as an agent of change, a passionate advocate for equity in the law and a solid leader ready to stand up for a cause – but few know…
Big Tobacco: The Empire Strikes Back Or: Is Your Child a Nicotine Addict?
In the mid-1990s, our newspaper group was honored in consecutive years by the Massachusetts branch of the American Cancer Society for our reporting and editorials regarding the regulation of tobacco products in our local communities. We wrote about every aspect…
Letters to the Editor
Arrigo promises to continue to build a better Revere Dear Editor, With tremendous pride in Revere, and excitement about our future, I am officially running for re-election as Mayor of our great city. Four years ago, we set off to…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS boys track wins NEC Frosh/Soph meet The freshmen and sophomores of the Revere High boys outdoor track and field team accomplished a first in the program’s history by winning the Northeastern Conference Freshman/Sophomore Meet that was held this past…
Revere Soccer Standout De Los Santos Picks Regis College
Allen De Los Santos certainly has the right outlook as he enters the next phase of his educational experience. While the Revere High soccer star will be continuing his career in that sport at Regis College in Weston, De Los…
Obituaries 05-08-2019
Kreg Scott Devoted to family Kreg S. Scott passed away suddenly on Monday, April 29 in his Chelsea home. He was 47 years old. Born and raised in Revere, a son of Anthony L., III and Florence A. (Hartigan) Scott…
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Traffic Comm. Approves Parking Sticker Program
The Revere Traffic Commission, led by Chairman Paul Argenzio, unanimously approved a citywide overnight resident parking sticker program during its meeting April 25 at the Council Chambers. James Rose, parking director for the City of Revere, said the program will…
Day At The Races BIC seeks to raise funds to help rebuild staircases May 18
There is no lack of enthusiasm when it comes to rebuilding the various public staircases around the city and this past weekend employees of the city’s water department spent their entire weekend building a staircase from Pearl Avenue to Webster…
Revere High Students Want to Change School Hat Policy
If a student wears a head wrap, a headband, a hijab, a do-rag, a baseball cap, a beanie or scarf really impact teaching and learning at area schools? Well, a group of ambitious young students at Revere High School are…
News Briefs
Mayor Arrigo To Officially Launch Re-Election Campaign With Kickoff Events on Saturday, May 4 Mayor Brian Arrigo will officially launch his campaign for re-election on Saturday, May 4, hosting a series of kick-off events. Volunteers are invited to meet at…
Variance Approved for Parking
At its April 24 meeting the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to reduce parking spaces by 70 at a proposed apartment building at 646 Ocean Ave. near the Vanguard and Ocean 640. Owned by BC Boston Development, plans…
Moroccan Festival Returns; Scheduled for June 22
The Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) is hosting its third annual Moroccan Cultural Day in collaboration with the City of Revere on Saturday June 22, (rain date June 29), from 1 to 7 p.m. at Shirley Avenue Municipal Parking…
Local Legislators Point out Benefits to Revere in House’s Budget
Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget on April 29 which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $42.7 billion, the House budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services,…
RHS Student Showcase and Multicultural Night May 2
The Revere High Student Showcase and Multicultural Night is set to kick off May 2 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the high school field house and cafeteria. The event is free and open to the public. No one has been left…
Split Decisions-After Two Draws, Pro Boxer Kimberly Wabik Seeks First Victory
Kimberly Wabik has begun her women’s professional boxing career in rather unusual fashion. The 32-year-old Revere resident hasn’t lost a fight, but she hasn’t won a fight. Her record is 0-0-2 after two four-round bouts in New Hampshire. “I have…
