Revere Councilor at Large Steven Morabito has announced that he is a candidate for the office of Mayor in the upcoming election. The following is his statement: “Friends and Residents of Revere, First, I would like to thank you, the people of…
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Massport Announces Goal to be Net Zero by 2031
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) unveiled a new, bold agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031, coinciding with the Authority’s 75th anniversary. The Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse…
Arrigo releases statement on Mass Cass response
Revere stands willing and ready to support individuals experiencing homelessness and drug addiction. We know this because our award-winning Substance Use Disorder Initiatives office – held up as a regional model – has served and supported 1,800 residents by connecting…
Lenny Piazza Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Leonard Piazza Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the following students as recipients for 2021: Joshua Chaves, Ashley Fitzgerald, Thomas O’Shea, Kaleigh Snook, Gianna Stickney– and a donation to the Everett High School Band to aid in their awesome…
Revere Public Schools Bus schedule posted
Please click here to view the Revere Public Schools bus schedules for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
Candidate for Senate D’Ambrosio’s address at campaign kickoff
Thank you all so much for coming tonight. As Caitlyn and I were greeting many of you earlier, we saw just about every Revere elected official with us as well. Please join us in thanking them all for being here.…
Baker signs $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2022 State Budget
Gov. Charlie Baker has signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget into law, a $47.6 billion plan designed to support the Commonwealth’s communities, schools, families, small businesses, and workers as Massachusetts emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget fully funds…
Mayor Arrigo Extends Fire Relief Fund to Support Families of Fire on Kingman Ave
Donations may be made online or via check through July 1st, 2021 The Office of Mayor Brian Arrigo has extended the donation deadline for the Mayor’s Fire Relief Fund to support the families of yesterday’s fire on Kingman Ave. The city is working…
Revere Board of Health Provides COVID-19 Update
205 Students Vaccinated at School-Based Clinics Today the Revere Board of Health provided an update of vaccination efforts in the City of Revere. As of May 27, 47% of Revere residents are fully vaccinated (28,753) and 60% of Revere residents (36,672) have…
Arrigo announces $300,000 in COVID-19 Recovery Grant funding for 15 restaurants
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced $300,000 in grant funding will be awarded to 15 independently-run Revere restaurants to support their recovery through the spring and summer months. Following responses from dozens of qualified applicants, the City increased total available funding through…
Michael Aldi and Chef Greg Reeves to debut ‘TYDE’ at Ryder
Redgate announced that restaurateur Michael Aldi will debut ‘TYDE’ this summer at the Ryder project – bringing a high-end contemporary American dining experience to the breathtaking site overlooking Revere Beach. Executive Chef Greg Reeves’ menu will focus on locally sourced,…
Letters to the Editor
An Easter Message: Made for an Eternal Relationship Dear Editor, “What is man that You are mindful of him?†Psalm 139 asks this question and goes on to tell that before being born, God knew our identity! “I am fearfully…
The Markey-Warren-AOC Build Green Act is needed
The recent catastrophic winter-weather event in Texas has highlighted the degree to which our national infrastructure (among other things) has fallen victim to the penny-wise and pound-foolish thinking that has dominated our national politics for the past 40 years. The…
Obituaries 03-31-21
Louis TorroneFormer owner of East Boston Times and thoroughbred Racehorse owner and trainer Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, April 3 from 12 noon to 3 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for…
RHS Sports roundup
RHS girls basketball edges Somerville, 43-39 The Revere High girl basketball team earned a hard-fought 43-39 triumph at Somerville last Monday. Lamees Alassad paced the winning effort with a strong two-way performance. Lamees scored 12 points and made nine steals,…
Administration’s first in the Nation COVID-19 Pooled Testing Initiative finds low positivity rate in schools
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that data collected from its statewide, first-in-the-nation pooled testing initiative in schools across the Commonwealth found low positivity rates – far less than one percent – among students and staff. The statewide testing program, funded entirely…
Mayor Arrigo Launches Massive Volunteer Outreach Campaign to Provide 8,700 Revere Seniors with COVID-19 Vaccine Info and Resources
“Reach Every Senior” Campaign Will Include Multilingual Phone Banking, Literature Drops, and Coordination with the City’s Religious Leaders, Adult Service and Community Health Care Providers Seniors Seeking Vaccine Information Should Dial 3-1-1, Vaccine Town Hall Tonight at 6:00 on RevereTV and Facebook…
City of Revere Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Home-based and Other Health Care Workers
Following a successful first responder vaccination campaign, the Cities of Revere, Chelsea, and Winthrop today announced plans for another clinic to take place on Thursday, January 28. The clinic is offering 500 appointment slots to home-based and other health care workers who live or work…
Representative Jessica A. Giannino Sworn Into Massachusetts House of Representatives
In a socially-distanced inaugural ceremony, Governor Charles D. Baker officially administered the oath of office to the 192nd Massachusetts General Court on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Among the legislators being sworn-in was the newly-elected State Representative for the Sixteenth Suffolk…
City’s Inspectional Services Department Increases Enforcement at Large Retailers
Revere’s Positive Test Rate Drops to 5.15% The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of September 10,…
