Revere artist Bobby McKenna, known for his distinctive artwork on local electrical boxes, brought his amazing talents to Revere City Hall Monday. The occasion was McKenna’s presentation of his seven-year art project, entitled “Central Fire Station 1912†to the city.…
Month: March 2021
New MBTA Schedule to Start on March 14
The MBTA reminds customers that upcoming spring 2021 subway and bus schedules will take effect on Sunday, March 14. These changes are part of Forging Ahead, the MBTA’s plan to preserve transit access and quality of service available to transit-critical customers…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through March 20
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
VVA President Rowan Presents VVA’s Legislative Priorities Before Congress
“From Vietnam to the present-day, members of the U.S. military have been exposed to toxic elements, at home and abroad, that have killed more people than our enemies,†said John Rowan, National President, Vietnam Veterans of America, in testimony March 4…
The Jack Satter House Gives a Warm Welcome Home to Freni
Domenic Freni has been a Revere resident at the Jack Satter House for the past five years and is a beloved friend and neighbor to all the Satter residents. Freni is 97 years young and a WWII veteran in the…
Finders Keepers Consignment Opens in Lynn
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza For those who may not be able to shop in Copley Square, Boston, for chic high-end items at full-price, Finders Keepers Consignment, of Lynn, provides the opportunity to add luxurious accessories to their closet.…
Conservation Commission Approves Major Building at Suffolk Downs Site
Members of the Revere Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve an eight- story, 340,000 square-foot building on the Suffolk Downs site being developed by HYM Investments. The building will be at the corner of Washburn Ave. and Winthrop Ave. and…
Revere’s Dazé Creates Unique Gifts by Hand at Handmade Ceramics
Story by Marianne Salza Home is love. It is a sense of comfort — a sentiment that Revere artist, Catherine Dazé has learned through her travels. From growing up in Orange County, California, to teaching English in Korea, where she…
Local Couple Wins ‘Heartfelt Thanks to Healthcare Heroes’ Wedding Sweepstakes: Umbro, Giordano Prepare for Lavish Ceremony, Reception
There will be a Hollywood-style wedding soon for two healthcare heroes with Revere connections. Michele Umbro and Jack Giordano are the winners of the Boston Harbor Hotel “Heartfelt Thanks to Healthcare Heroes†Wedding Giveaway contest. In an effort to honor…
What Are They Thinking?
Patrick Henry, the fiery American patriot and orator during the American Revolution, famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!†However, Repubican governors in some of our Southern and Midwestern states have, under the guise of “freedom,†given that…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You, Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Dear Editor, I want to acknowledge with gratitude the Revere Department of Veterans Affairs who came to my assistance when I had no idea how to assist a family member, a veteran, who appeared…
Guest Op-ed: World Water Day 2021 — Cleaner Rivers for Massachusetts
By Julia Blatt, Executive Director, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance As Massachusetts observes World Water Day this year, our state’s communities have particular reason to celebrate. The Massachusetts legislature recently enacted (and Governor Baker signed into law) a state sewage notification bill. …
Guest Op-Ed: Rollins in Support of H.R. 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By DA Rachael Rollins America as a whole is just beginning to recognize what Black and brown people have known for generations – that law enforcement and the criminal legal system do not treat all people equally. As leaders and…
RHS Roundup: At Long Last RHS Winter Sports Teams Are Ready for Action
The delayed — but highly-anticipated — 2021 winter sports season gets underway this coming week for Revere High sports teams. Although the pandemic has altered the high school sports scene along with everything else in life, the Patriot hockey, basketball,…
Obituaries 03-10-2021
Charles Salley, Jr. Oct. 1, 1926 — Feb. 28, 2021 Charles Oscar Salley of Summerville, SC, “Caught the Train†as he often metaphorically referenced “passing on,†on February 28, 2021. Charles, was born on October 1, 1926 at home at 49 Essex Street,…
Turco Wins Democratic Primary
Jeffrey Rosario Turco of Winthrop won the Democratic State Representative Primary in the Nineteenth Suffolk District Tuesday, besting three other candidates for the nomination. In the unofficial vote, Turco received 1,706 votes to defeat second-place finisher Juan Pablo Jaramillo of…
Revere High to Partner with North Suffolk Mental Health
Through a state grant, Revere High School will partner with North Suffolk Mental Health to deliver mental health and substance abuse services to students. The Baker-Polito Administration made the announcement this week and the partnership between Revere High and North…
Malpica Named Community Outreach Coordinator at Buonfiglio and Sons Funeral Home
Karen Malpica has been on the staff at the Paul Buonfiglio and Sons Funeral Home for four years. Earlier this year, Malpica became the community outreach coordinator at the well-known funeral home that has been owned and operated by the…
Appreciation: Remembering the Great Michael T. Kearney
Michael T. Kearney built a legendary career in sports across multiple communities including Revere, Malden, Chelsea, and Everett. Mr. Kearney, a popular youth coach in Revere sports, most notably as an assistant on Lou Cicatelli’s RHS staff for more than…
Arrigo speaks about RiverFront Master Plan at Council meeting
Mayor Brian Arrigo began his presentation at the Feb. 22 City Council meeting by expressing his gratitude to the development advisory group that “came up with†the RiverFront Master Plan. Arrigo’s remarks came during a public hearing about amending the…
