Everybody can agree the Class of 2020 across the United States got a raw deal. For hundreds of Revere High School (RHS) seniors, the last year of high school is a right of passage and one that is remembered for…
Month: June 2020
News Briefs
City of Revere Resumes Street Sweeping Enforcement June 15 After being paused due to COVID-19, street sweeping enforcement will resume on Monday, June 15. The City of Revere Parking Department is working on plans for the 2020 Resident Parking Sticker…
Revere Youth March in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
By Somaya Laroussi and Thiffany Da Silva All around the country and across the globe, youth have risen up to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The youth of Revere are no exception. On Tuesday, June…
Brito Asks for Community to Come Together Against Racism in Remarks at Council Meeting
Brandon Brito delivered a powerful message from a local group, the Revere Coalition for Peace, that has pledged to “make a positive and peaceful change†following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Brito appeared at the meeting broadcast on…
St. Anthony of Padua to Re-Open Saturday with 4 p.m. Mass
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere will reopen with Masses on Saturday June 13 at 4 p.m, and Sunday June 14 at 8 a.m. and 12 noon. There will also be a 10 a.m. Mass Sunday June 14 on…
Program Seeks to Reduce Contamination of Residential Recycling Stream
The Department of Public Works has announced it will again participate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ grant-funded “Recycle IQ†initiative, aimed at educating residents about proper recycling methods and reducing the rate of contamination of the city’s residential recycling stream.…
Vanessa Molina Awarded Full Scholarship to UMass Boston
North Shore Community College (NSCC) graduate Vanessa Molina, from Revere, has been awarded a full, two-year scholarship to UMass Boston through the 2020 Foster Furculo Scholarship Program. Established to honor former Massachusetts Governor Foster Furculo, who was instrumental in the…
Class of 2020 Graduates from Northeast Metro Tech
Superintendent David DiBarri and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to announce the graduation of 286 students from Northeast Metro Tech. “We could not be more proud to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the Class of 2020,†Superintendent DiBarri said. “During…
Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts Celebrates 10 Years
For the past ten years Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts has been a mainstay in the local, regional and national dance world providing dance education for beginner through advanced dancers. Founded by longtime dancer and dance instructor, Jessica (Gordon)…
Price Rite Marketplace to Donate More than $131,000 to Area Food Banks
Price Rite Marketplace announced its annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign has raised more than $131,000 for area food banks. From November through December 2019, Price Rite Marketplace stores throughout Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and…
Sen. Markey Receives Major Endorsement from The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Massachusetts last weeknd announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. “Senator Ed Markey has been a supporter of public education for decades and has consistently fought for adequate…
Revere Woman Walks 150 Miles in Her Apartment Building for Homeless Charity
When one chooses to walk 150 miles for charity, the destination might be somewhere in Western Massachusetts or Connecticut – or even far up north. Revere’s Nila Webster completed her 150-mile walk for Project Place – a program in Boston’s…
MBTA’s RIDE Distributing Food to Vulnerable Residents
The MBTA announced late last week a partnership with the City of Boston, YMCA of Greater Boston, and The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) to help provide Boston’s most vulnerable residents with access to food by utilizing the RIDE paratransit…
Police Briefs 06-10-2020
Weekly Crime Report These are among the calls for service to which the Revere Police responded during the most-recent period. MONDAY, MAY 25 1730: Trespass tow reported on American Legion Highway. 1746: Motor vehicle (MV) stop for a civil motor vehicle…
“Defund†the Police? Not so Fast
Racism, from subtle to overt, has existed at every level of American society since our nation’s inception. It was embedded in our Constitution by our Founding Fathers, many of whom were slave owners, who declared that slaves should be counted as…
Guest Op-ed: Unity Against Crisis
By Brian M. Arrigo During the recent months we have experienced two dramatic events that undoubtedly will be forever characterized as pivotal moments of modern history: the Covid-19 pandemic, and the demonstrations that have been staged across the nation in…
Guest Op-ed: Investing in Education and Opportunity for All Students
By Joe Gravellese Ask yourself if this makes sense: Every year, teachers spend an average of $600 out of their own pockets to buy school supplies. Districts across the state are considering laying off teachers. Even before this crisis, many…
A New Set of Downs: Sobolewski Will Take Winning Tradition to Lowell Catholic
Which high school football coach has received “Coach of the Year†Awards in successive seasons at two different schools? That would be Revere’s own Paul Sobolewski who accomplished that rare (if not unprecedented) feat at Cathedral High School (Boston) and…
RHS Football Ironman Competition on Hold
Revere High head football coach Lou Cicatelli said the team’s annual Ironman Competition will be pushed back this year to a date still to be determined. The competition includes strength and agility events and is usually held the last week…
Obituaries 06-10-2020
George Tirro Decorated veteran, served with the US Army 30th Infantry D-Day WWII Normandy Landing George Tirro of Revere passed away on June 8 at the age of 101. George proudly served his country in the United States Army in…