The vacant McKinley School property and its future use have been the topic of presentations and discussion at community meetings and workshops. Julie DeMauro, McKinley School project coordinator along with Tech Leng, director of the Department of Planning and Community…
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Arrigo, Veterans Services Will Host Breakfast on Vietnam Veterans Day
Mayor Brian Arrigo and the City of Revere Veterans Service Office under the direction of U.S. Army veteran Marc Silvestri will host a Vietnam Veterans Day Breakfast March 29 at 9 a.m. at the VFW Mottolo Post, 61 Lucia Ave.…
A Bench Spark: Anthony D’Itria Helps Fuel St. Mary’s Run to State Title
When St. Mary’s High School boys basketball coach David Brown needed a lift off the bench in an MIAA Elite 8 matchup versus Dover Sherborn, he called on his super sixth man, Anthony D’Itria. Known for his accurate outside shooting,…
Revere Football Star Elkaouakibi is Heading to Stonehill College
Elmahdi Elkaouakibi will leave the Revere High School football program as one of its best linemen ever – and one of its most unheralded stars. Revere High football, like all athletic programs, was denied a regular football season in 2020…
Women’s History Month: Celebrating With Profiles on Local Women: Sydney Ciano, 2021 RHS Valedictorian, Publishes a Book of Her Poems
Sydney Ciano is catching the literary scene by storm with the publishing of her first book, “To Saturn,†a compilation of her poems that is available for purchase online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Ciano, whose pen name is…
Local Restaurants Set to Welcome Guests for Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day, the Feast of Saint Patrick, is being celebrated in a big way at Revere dining establishments. DeMaino’s Restaurant, Companion’s Restaurant, and Murray’s Tavern are among the local restaurants that are rolling out the green carpet in honor…
Consumer Advocate: Fitzmaurice Excels as a Regional Problem-Solver
From a second-floor location atop the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center on Winthrop Avenue, Allan J. Fitzmaurice is helping hundreds of consumers find solutions to their complaints. The Revere Consumer Affairs Office (CAO), where Fitzmaurice has been director since April, 2020, has…
Council Voices Support for Donating Directly to Ukrainian Refugees
Acting on a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, the City Council voted to request that Mayor Brian Arrigo set up a fundraiser through Revere’s website to donate and show support for displaced Ukrainian refugees due to the current…
Council Observes Moment of Silence for Mrs. Donna Sherman
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino led the City Council in a moment of silent tribute for Revere resident Donna Sherman, who passed away on March 1, 2022. “Donna Sherman was the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 15 at St. Mary’s…
‘Parent Are Blocking Driveways’ Councillor Cogliandro Wants Parking Enforcement on Tuckerman Street
Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said that parents are blocking driveways on Tuckerman Street as they wait in their vehicles to pick up their children after school at the Lincoln Elementary School. Cogliandro asked that the Revere Police Department have…
Council Approved 3 P.M. Time for Residents’ Early Trash Cart Placement
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending the time requirements for the placement of trash for curbside collection. The new time that “trash carts and containers authorized for curbside curbside collection shall be placed for curbside collection is no…
Officials Laud Mayor Arrigo’s State of the City Address
Mayor Brian Arrigo delivered his annual State of the City Address March 3 before a capacity audience at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. The modern setting itself, the first full-service hotel to open on Revere Beach in 70 years, set…
Infrastructure Chief Ciaramella Seeks to Halt Food-Grease Buildup in Sewer Pump Station
Donny Ciaramella, Revere’s chief of infrastructure and engineering, said there are 30 pump stations in the city, 13 that are sanitary sewer pump stations, and another 17 that are stormwater drain pump stations. The sanitary sewer pump station located on…
Councillor Ira Novoselsky Celebrates 75th Birthday
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said he is grateful to the many residents who reached out to wish him a happy birthday. Novoselsky celebrated his 75th birthday on March 2. City Council President Gerry Visconti, on behalf of the Council,…
Revere High’s Bettero Named GBL Most Valuable Player
Carolina Bettero, a senior on the Revere High School girls basketball team, was selected the Greater Boston League’s Most Valuable Player in a vote of the league’s coaches. Bettero was the Patriots’ leading scorer this season as Revere finished with…
McKenna Expresses Concerns about 5G Antennas Near Logan Airport
Stating that “any airplane interference from 5G antennas could be catastrophic for the Beachmont neighborhood,†Councillor Joanne McKenna has requested federal assistance on the safety issue from Congresswoman Katherine Clark. The City Council unanimously approved McKenna’s motion at its Feb.…
Here’s the (Roast) Beef: Kelly’s Will Open a Location in Sarasota This Summer
If you’re traveling to southwestern Florida, you will soon see the sign of a popular Revere Beach landmark that has served generations of roast beef sandwich connoisseurs. Kelly’s Roast Beef, the iconic restaurant that started on Revere Beach in 1951…
Revere Chamber of Commerce to Open New HQ
The resurgence of the Revere Chamber of Commerce continues with the opening of its new headquarters on Broadway in March. Amanda Schepici-Portillo, who became the business organization’s executive director in September, said the Chamber will soon move in to the…
Martelli Unveils Lincoln Art Piece at City Hall
By day Matthew Martelli is the water facilities administrator for the Revere Water and Sewer Department. But when he returns to his home, he becomes award-winning artist and oil painter Matthew Martelli. Residents and historians can view Martelli’s latest creation…
Valentine’s Plans? Valentine’s Weekend Kicks off Friday at DeMaino’s Restaurant
Home to the legendary veal parmigiana and other Italian delicacies, DeMaino’s Restaurant will kick off its Valentine’s Day Weekend festivities with a special performance Friday night. “We’ll have John and Lori Watkins performing all their favorite love songs,†said Lenny…