The Revere Police Department stated it will more closely monitor the city’s Flock camera system in the wake of an officer suspension earlier this year. A Revere police officer was suspended for three days without pay earlier this year for…
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Revere primary results in line with state totals
Incumbent US Senator Ed Markey easily held off a challenge in the Democratic primary from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in last week’s state primary election. It was the most hotly contested race on the primary ballot, and in Revere,…
School subcommittee recommends parking policy and lot signs
The Revere School Committee is looking to enact uniform parking policies at all the city’s public schools. Last week, its buildings and grounds subcommittee approved a policy that would allow only staff and school business-related parking in school parking lots…
Revere primary results in line with state totals
Incumbent US Senator Ed Markey easily held off a challenge in the Democratic primary from North Shore Congressman Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s state primary. It was the most hotly contested race on the primary ballot, and in Revere, the numbers…
High school building committee considers donation artwork
As work continues on the new Revere High School at the Wonderland site, plans are in the works for a large art piece to honor those who have donated to the school’s construction. At last week’s high school building committee…
Planning and Community Development department provides project updates
Revere’s Department of Planning and Community Development recently provided an update on several new and ongoing projects in the city. The city has begun a Squire Road Master Plan, evaluating the current conditions, strengths, and weaknesses of Squire Road, and…
Council honors groundbreaking women councillors
The Revere City Council honored three female trailblazers in its chambers Monday, unveiling the official memorial portraits of former Councillors Margaret “Peggy” O’Hara, Elvira “Vera” Curcio, and Catherine “Cathy” Penn. O’Hara was the first woman to serve on the city…
Several contested races on state primary ballot Tuesday
Polls will be open in Revere for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are several contested elections on the Democratic and Republican ballots, with the Democratic senate primary between incumbent Ed…
Ordinance amendment seeks more notification for road closures
The Revere City Council is considering an ordinance amendment that would increase notifications for road closures in the city. The motion, sponsored by Councillors Anthony Cogliandro, Joanne McKenna, and Angela Guarino-Sawaya, is headed to a public hearing on Monday, Sept.…
Revere Police ready community policing van
The Revere Police Department has big plans for a new community policing truck that will be unveiled soon. At Monday night’s meeting, the city council approved establishing a gift account for the police department. This account will allow the department…
Zoning subcommittee tables North Shore Road towing permit request
A proposed North Shore Road towing business has a month to get any potential issues cleared up and to meet with abutters before coming back to the city council's zoning subcommittee for a special permit hearing on Sept. 14. The…
State grant will help Revere address flooding issues
A nearly $100,000 state grant could help Revere residents elevate critical utilities in flood-prone basements. Last week, Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced more than $45 million in grants to support 97 projects that will help communities across Massachusetts better withstand…
Revere Council approves Foster Street residential development permits
The Revere City Council cleared the way for 170 new apartments to be built on Foster Street and the corner of Broadway at last week’s regular meeting. One of the apartment buildings is slated for the longtime Burnett and Moynihan…
Councillor seeks more information on traffic enforcement
One city councillor is asking for more details from the police department when it comes to traffic issues and violations in Revere. Ward 1 Councillor Jim Mercurio introduced a motion at Monday night’s meeting asking that the police chief and…
Revere council gets update on programs available for seniors
There was a brief primer on services available to Revere’s senior citizens at Monday night’s city council meeting. Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya presented a motion asking the mayor request that Revere’s public health and fire departments develop a senior…
Ellie Fund hosts breast cancer community education summit in Revere
Ellie Fund, a Massachusetts non-profit that provides essential support services for breast cancer patients, hosted its Breast Cancer Community Education: North of Boston Summit on Tuesday evening, August 4 at Revere City Hall. The event was held in partnership with…
Revere councillor proposes new rental registration ordinance
There is likely to be a good amount of discussion ahead for the city council on a proposed ordinance establishing a unified rental registry for both short- and long-term rentals in Revere. The ordinance was introduced by Ward 4 Councillor…
City Council wants more enforcement for dog noise
While many people love dogs, not everyone loves hearing their neighbor’s dogs barking all day. At last week’s Revere City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced an order asking that city officials direct the animal control officer and…
Warrant set for state elections in Revere
The warrant is set for upcoming 2026 state elections in Revere. Last week, the city council approved the warrants for the state primary and general elections. The primary will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8…
New Paul Revere principal meets school committee
The new principal of the Paul Revere School was officially introduced to the school committee at its most recent meeting. For most in attendance and on the committee, Bianca Quirk is a very familiar face at the school and in…