“Chicken sandwich, anyone?†And thus, began well-known Revere attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio’s presentation about a new fast-food restaurant being proposed at 304 Squire Road. “I’m here tonight on behalf of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, the applicant in this matter,†said D’Ambrosio. “We’re…
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City Planner Stringi Briefs Council on New State Zoning Act
City Planner Frank Stringi informed the Council of Revere’s status in relation to the adoption of Section 3A, which is the new State Zoning Act. “The purpose of Section 3A is to encourage MBTA communities (such as Revere) to adopt…
Council Approves Three Motions from Rotondo
The City Council approved three motions offered by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo at Monday night’s meeting. Rotondo motions were as follows: • A request that Mayor Brian Arrigo provide the City Council with all demographic data points by census block; •…
Council Delays Definitive Action Regarding Water-Meter Rate Ordinances
Seeking fairness in the implementation of water rates for business owners, landlords, and residents across the city, the Council held off on any definitive action on the issue at its meeting Monday night. “We’ve had several meetings on this, and…
Starbucks Store Proposed for Former Bank of America Site on Highway
The City Council reacted favorably to a proposal by developer Paul Kneeland to construct a new drive-in Starbucks coffee shop at 25 American Legion Highway and a new urgent care facility and pizza shop at 55 American Legion Highway. Kneeland,…
Lincoln School Window and Door Replacement Project Moves Forward
The Lincoln Elementary School will most likely be getting all its doors and windows replaced soon. CFO Richard Viscay said the replacement plan is part of the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Accelerated Repair Program. “The City is eligible for up…
Visconti Expects Busy Agendas at Upcoming Council Meetings
One week after making what is now being called his “decorum declaration†Revere Council President Gerry Visconti is expecting busy Council agendas right though the fiscal year 2023 budget planning season. Visconti began the last meeting by asking his colleagues…
Discussions on Zoning Change for Squire Road to Continue
A tie goes to the runner in baseball, but a tie vote by a Council subcommittee was not all that advantageous for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston who is hoping to open a rental-car business on Squire Road at…
Panthers Elite Football and Cheer Is Soaring to New Heights in Revere
Dan Occena began his college football career at Division 1 Syracuse University where he had received a partial scholarship. He injured his knee in his freshman year and transferred to Alfred University where he played the next three seasons. The…
Brenda Lafrate Will Compete in Her Fourth Boston Marathon Monday
Four years ago, Brenda Iafrate decided to to run the Boston Marathon in honor of her 19-year-old daughter, Ariana, who had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “I wanted to show Ariana that with determination and strength you can do…
Giannino, Turco Host Meeting on Permitting of WIN Waste Ash Landfill Site
State Reps. Jessica Giannino and Jeffrey Turco went all-in on their informative meeting and question-and-answer session to discuss the future permitting of the Saugus-based WIN Waste ash landfill site and WIN Waste reaching its capacity. Local, regional, state, and federal…
Visconti Wants More Professionalism at Council Meetings
Council President Gerry Visconti took a moment of personal privilege at the outset of Monday night’s meeting to address the topic of Council decorum during meetings. “For the past several meetings, there’s been a trend in these council chambers where…
Council Looks to Develop Biosafety Level Regulations for Proposed Life Science Building
The City Council referred to the Legislative Af-fairs Subcommittee a motion to develop bi-osafety level regulations for the City of Revere. The motion spotlights the fact that The HYM Investment Group plans to construct a a life science building with…
Council Overwhelmingly Approves New Condominium Project at 133 Salem St.
Broadway Capital managing partner Michael Vienneau gave future developers a textbook demonstration on how to present a condominium project for consideration by city officials. He was thorough and transparent in his presentation, accessible throughout the process, and he responded quickly…
Beachmont Teacher Cerasale-Messina Nominated for Stem ‘Teach of the Year’ Award
Representatives from the New England Patriots came to the Beachmont Elementary School Monday to announce that technology teacher Katie Cerasale-Messina has been nominated for the Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year Award. Beachmont Principal Chris Freisen and Assistant Principal Janelle…
Distribution Numbers Are Growing in City Food Hub Helping Hundreds of Revere Families
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is moving slowly out of the medical spotlight in the United States, the humanitarian efforts of the Revere Food Hub continue, with workers and volunteers at the food pantry distributing food to hundreds of Revere families…
Council Will Vote Monday on New 72-Unit Condominium Project in North Revere
Mike Vienneau, managing partner at Broadway Capital, turned a defunct nursing home in Chelsea into a spectacular 33-unit condominium project that sold out quickly. The project at 932 Broadway drew plaudits from the neighbors for helping to transform and beautify…
Markey, Clark Announce Money Secured for Wonderland Commuter Rail
U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey and Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark hosted a press conference March 25 to announce the $4 million in congressionally directed spending they helped secure for the proposed Wonderland Commuter Rail Station and Blue Line Connector. “I…
Further Review: City Council Will Study Water Rates for Homeowners in Effort to Evenly Distribute Costs
The Revere City Council held off on action to fully revise the city’s ordinances relating to water rates for homeowners, but the Council did approve an amendment by Councillor Patrick Keefe that would reclassify five-and-six-family owner-occupied homes in a residential…
Council Sends Motion on Council Chamber Portrait Candidates to Legislative Affairs
Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore seemed to have what he called a “well-intended†idea to honor history-making, female city councillors with the hanging of their self-portraits in the City Council Chambers. Fiore wanted to bestow that honor upon the first…
