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…
Author: Cary Shuman
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…
CFO Viscay Responds to Fiore’s Question About Credit Card Service Charges to Taxpayers
Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore requested at Monday’s Council meeting that Mayor Brian Arrigo appear before the Council “to explain why the taxpayers, as opposed to the City, are being charged 3 percent or more to pay taxes with a…
McKenna, Fiore Request Removal of Parking Meters in Central Ave. Municipal Lot
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna wasn’t pleased when parking meters were installed at the Central Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, and she wasn’t informed about it in advance by city officials. McKenna joined with Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore Monday night…
The Rush is on to Robin’s Nest for Valentine’s Day Gifts
Business was booming Sunday at Robin’s Nest Boutique and Fine Gifts for its annual pre-Valentine’s Day event. There was a steady and spirited stream of customers who took advantage of the great weather and made their way into the popular…
Kingston Appears at Council Meeting to Support Snow Removal at Schools
School Committee member John Kingston made an appearance at the City Council meeting Monday to support a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro related to the clearing of snow from sidewalks through the city. Cogliandro requested that the walking…
Silvestri Seeks Term Limits for All Elected Positions in City
Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri is asking the City Council to adopt term limits for all future-elected mayors and members of the Council and the School Committee. Silvestri would like to see city councillors limited to five terms for a total of…
Novoselsky Wants Raised Sidewalks, Speed Bumps Installed
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky is asking the Deparment of Planning and Community Development to pursue state grants for the installation of raised sidewalks and portable speeds at various locations in the ward. Novoselsky specifically requested a raised sidewalk be…
Fiore Seeks Legal Opinion on Board Members’ Term Expiration Dates
Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore has requested a legal opinion from City Solicitor Paul Capizzi regarding “Mayor Brian Arrigo’s authority to allow multiple members of boards and commissions’ terms to expire and continue to serve without confirmation of the City…
Councillors Rizzo, Serino Want Traffic Lane Widened on Squire Road at Northgate Entrance
Councillors Dan Rizzo and Richard Serino received support from the City Council for their proposal to lengthen the deceleration lane on Route 60 East (Squire Road) leading to the entrance of the Northgate Shopping Plaza that houses the busy Market…
Revere Recovers Well After First Major Snowstorm of 2022
After receiving close to two feet of snow during a blizzard that began late Friday night and continued through Saturday, the City of Revere has recovered well, and life was returning to normal following the DPW’s around-the-clock snow removal efforts.…
Jack Satter House Tenants Association Officers Installed at Jan. 27 Ceremony
Mayor Brian Arrigo and Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore joined residents of the Jack Satter House on Revere Beach Boulevard for the Tenants Association Installation of Officers Jan. 27 in the community room at the senior residential building. Roxanne Aiello…
Appreciation: Major Michael Mucci Sr., Football Star at Revere High and Boston College
The City of Revere is mourning the loss of one of its greatest football players of all time, Michael C. Mucci Sr., who died on Jan. 28, 2022. He was 71 years old. Major Michael C. Mucci Sr. had a…
Revere Middle School Girls Basketball Claims GBL Title: Shayna Smith Leads the Way as Team Beats Medford
An undefeated season and a league title were in jeopardy as Medford came out firing in the second half and closed the margin to one point. But talented eighth grader Shayna Smith and her Revere Middle School basketball teammates weren’t…
Council Votes to Place New High School at Former Wonderland Greyhound Park Site
In an historic vote that will transform the lives of Revere families and students for decades to come, the City Council voted unanimously to build a new Revere High School on the site of the former Wonderland Greyhound Park on…
Zambuto Speaks Against New RHS at Wonderland
In a powerful, fact-based address emblematic of his 22 year-career in city government, past City Council President Anthony Zambuto told his former colleagues that he was against the construction of the new Revere High School on the Wonderland Greyhound Park…
RHS Senior DeMauro Designs Logo For Newly Formed Arts Commission
Naomi DeMauro is one of the top students academically in the Revere High School Class of 2022 and a proud member of the National Honor Society. She is also president of the 40-student-member RHS Art Club, but right now she’s…
Memorial Plaque for Susan Coppola Proposed for Louis Pasteur Park
The City Council approved a proposal by Councillors Steven Morabito and Joanne McKenna to install a memorial plaque at Louis Pasteur Park for Susan Coppola, who was a beloved person in the Beachmont community. “Two weeks ago, we lost a…
Serino Proposes Complimentary Snow-Shoveling for Seniors, but DeCicco Cites His Opposition
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino had the support of his colleagues for a free snow-shoveling program that would compensate veterans for their work in the program and help Revere seniors, other veterans, and first responders clear their front steps and…