Revere’s Travis Gambardella is preparing for the biggest fight of his professional boxing career. Gambardella, 30, who is undefeated (5-0-2) as a professional and has impressed boxing fans with his speed and power in the ring, will be facing undefeated…
Month: September 2019
Tamar Levy-Gedacht Becomes Bat Mitzvah at Temple Emmanuel
Tamar Levy-Gedacht, a 12-year-old Israeli-American girl who lives in South Korea, became a bat mitzvah at the traditional Jewish ceremony on Aug. 10 at Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea. Family and friends listened as Tamar, standing confident and poised alongside Rabbi…
Time to End the War On Drugs
For those of us who have been around for longer than we might care to admit, America has been consumed during our lifetime by the never-ending battle to combat drug abuse. It was in 1971 — almost 50 years ago…
Letter to the Editor
Happy over Little Library Dear Editor, I can hardly wipe the smile off my face. I’m so pleased with the Little Library project, the outgrowth from a simple idea that has caught fire. Our committee, led by Elle Baker, started…
Guest Op-Ed : Remembering a Tragic Day: An Appreciation for First-Responders
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo The numeric reference is all we need to see. 9/11. Or the numbers, spoken as a single hyphenated word, now a part of our vocabulary that evokes a stark and unmistakable memory: Nine-eleven. On this…
RHS Sports Roundup
All Systems Go For RHS Football In Opener Friday The Revere High football team is set to open its season this Friday evening under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium when Gloucester, perennially one of the best teams on…
Obituaries 09-11-2019
David Ferreira One of God’s “Special Children†Services and interment have been held for David Ferreira, formerly of East Boston and Somerville, who passed in the Eastpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center of Chelsea on Tuesday, Sept. 3, following a…
Walk-Off Homer Gives Revere Rockies Yawkey League Title
Alex Wong launched a one-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to give the Revere Rockies a walk-off 5-4 win over the Charlestown Townies and the team’s first-ever Yawkey Baseball League title Friday night at Maplewood Park in…
Voters Go To Polls Tuesday
Ward 6 will be the center of the Revere political universe in the Sept. 10 preliminary election, but there is also a councillor-at-large primary that is generating citywide interest among voters. In Ward 6, three candidates, Nicholas Moulaison Sr., Ricky…
Summer Work, Teacher Training Has Revere Schools Ready for a Great Year
Last week thousands of students in the city returned to school to begin the 2019/2020 school year. “We are so excited for our new school year; to reconnect with our returning students and meet our new students,†said Revere School…
Ron Laquaglia Will Be Joined by Grandson for 30th Walk
For 29 consecutive years, Revere resident Ron LaQuaglia has stepped to the starting line in Wellesley for the annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. This year, LaQuaglia will be accompanied on the Sept. 22 Walk by his 14-year-old grandson, Johnny…
News Briefs
Veterans Memorial at Beachmont School Dedication Thursday The Stars and Stripes will fly atop one of two new, 30-foot flagpoles that the Revere Veterans Committee will donate to the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School. A ceremony dedicating the poles will be…
MassDOT Having Trouble with Advanced Notification on Chelsea Street Bridge : Will Hope to Apply for Changes in the Times the Bridge Can Go Up
Nothing is more frustrating than being in a hurry and finding oneself second fiddle to the needs of a 10-ton oil tanker as the Chelsea Street Bridge raises to the top in the midst of a busy day – killing…
Italian Heritage Month Committee Plans Anniversary Event on Sept. 28
On Saturday, Sept. 28. the Italian Heritage Month Committee, together with the Consul General of Italy, will be holding a Dinner Dance Fundraiser at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. The evening will honor the three Co-Founders of October Italian Heritage Month: Judge…
Lyons to Speak at Local GOP Meeting on Oct. 3
The First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District Republican Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 249 Broadway, Revere. Special guest speaker will Jim Lyons, Chairman of the Mass GOP. Lyons, had…
Down Under : Vanessa Leone Spent Spring Semester in Australia
Revere resident Vanessa Leone , a senior at Bryant College spent the spring semester of her junior year studying and traveling in Australia. Vanessa is the daughter of Josephine and Emilio Leone of Revere. The following are Vanessa’s reflections of…
On the Campaign Trail : The Race for Councillor-at-Large, Sanchez Announces Candidacy
Kevin Sanchez has announced his candidacy for Councillor at-Large. The following is his statement: “I understand that most of you have probably never even heard of me, but I assure you I plan to make myself a household name within…
Russo Running for Council Seat
Philip Russo has announced his candidacy for Councillor at Large. The following is his statement: “My name is Philip Russo; I am your candidate for Councilor at Large. I am asking for your support and vote in the upcoming Primary…
On the Campaign Trail : The Race for Councillor-at-Large Capoccia Running for Councillor-at-Large
Robert Capoccia has announced his candidacy for councillor-at-large. The following is his statement: “I am a husband, father, grandfather, brother, small business owner (Z-Best Fence), homeowner and concerned lifelong Revere resident. My slogan, “Had enough? Me too!†says it all…
Harvard’s Dr. Carol Kauffman Leads Faculty Leadership Training Program at Malden Catholic
On Aug. 26, Dr. Carol Kauffman, the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Faculty Coach Training at Massachusetts General Hospital, gave a leadership presentation to Malden Catholic’s faculty and…
