The City Council referred to the Zoning Subcommittee an application from Schiavuzzo ALM Realty, Middleton, seeking permission to demolish a pre-existing non-conforming five-unit structure and conduct a new four-unit condominium structure at 79-81 Temple Street. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso…
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The Blast From the Past: GBL All-Star Mike Popp Remembers the Great 1995 Season
If there were a Revere High School Hall of Fame, Mike Popp would be a unanimous choice for hitting a sizzling .404 and being a GBL All-Star for the 1995 team, arguably the greatest in school history. But there is…
Jets Capture Revere Youth Softball Championship: Morgan, Simpson, Lead Team to 2020 Title
Winning a championship is never easy and the Jets needed every bit of their experience, skill, and clutch effort to prevail over an excellent Titans team in the Revere Youth Softball League finals. Manager Tom Simpson’s Jets, led by their…
Esquite Restaurant Opens on Shirley Avenue
A new Mexican restaurant, Esquite Restaurant, held its grand opening celebration last Wednesday at 198 Shirley Ave. Valentina Moreno, daughter of restaurant owner Abel Moreno and Alicia Moreno, said the restaurant features Mexican street food and other specials. “We have…
Council Approves $8.75M in Loan Orders
The City Council unanimously approved $8.75 million in loan orders for ongoing infrastructure improvements to the city’s sewer and stormwater systems and a feasibility study for future projects. Robert Button, vice president of CDM, said the projects are part of…
City of Revere, Revere TV Launch COVID-19 Storytelling Platform
Four Revere residents are telling their first-hand experiences with the coronavirus as part of an initiative launched by the City of Revere and Revere TV. Marvin Pena, Elayna O’Neil, Brittany Sao, and Sara Restrepo talk about their recoveries from COVID-19…
Council Approves Seven Arrigo Appointments to HRC, But Rana Fails to Get the Votes
The City Council approved seven of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments to the newly established Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC), but once again denied Dimple Rana an appointment to the board. The seven appointments to the HRC, all of whom received…
Council Sends Folsom Street/Broadway Parking Issue to Traffic Commission
The City Council has referred Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso’s motion about a parking issue on the corner of Folsom Street and Broadway to the Revere Traffic Commission. Guinasso sought to install “No Parking Here To Corner†signs at the…
Councilors Congratulate Giannino on Her State Rep. Election Victory
Calling it “a very happy occasion,†Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso officially noted Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino’s impressive victory in the State Representative Democratic Primary during the Council meeting Monday night. The councilors responded with a standing ovation for Giannino, who…
City Council Votes 6-5 to Deny Holmes Appointment to Planning Board
The City Council voted by a 6-5 margin against the appointment of Lor Holmes to the Revere Planning Board at its meeting Monday. The Council did approve the appointments of Juan Pablo Jaramillo and James O’Brien to the Planning Board.…
Council Approves Motion Seeking to Reduce Liquor License Fees
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Council President Patrick Keefe that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the License Commission to reduce restaurants’ liquor license fees by 50 percent due to the loss of business caused by COVID-19. Keefe deferred…
Revere Babe Ruth Baseball: Mustangs Defeat Pals, 5-0, To Advance to Finals
The Mustangs, behind a complete-game three-hitter by Kevin Murillo, defeated the PALS, 5-0, to advance to the Revere Babe Ruth League playoff finals. Centerfielder Mike Morgan and shortstop Chris Cassidy played excellent defense in support of Murillo’s splendid seven-strikeout effort…
East Coast Junior Patriots Begin Youth Hockey Practices
The Revere Youth Hockey organization, now playing in its second season under the banner of the East Coast Junior Patriots that also includes players from East Boston, Everett, and Malden, has begun practices for the 2020-21 season at the Cronin…
All the Right Moves: Dance Studios Take Precautions for New Season
After a challenging spring and summer due to the coronavirus, Revere’s dance community begins anew this month. Let’s check in with three local dance studio owners and take a look at the preparations they have made to ensure a safe…
Giannino Continues Campaign for State Rep.
Following her impressive victory in the Democratic Primary for state representative, Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino said she is now focusing on the next five weeks of her campaign leading up the General Election on Nov. 3. “The next five weeks are…
Smaller Crowds Than Anticipated at Revere Beach
The Department of Conservation Recreation’s decision to reduce parking spots along Revere Beach lessened the number of visitors to the beach over the Labor Day weekend. With excellent weather, large crowds were expected at the beach but that didn’t materialize…
Russo Fails to Qualify for Nov. 3 Ballot
Philip Russo, write-in candidate in the Republican State Representative Primary in the 16th Suffolk District, did not qualify for the Nov. 3 General Election, Revere Election Commissioner said Tuesday. Russo fell short of the 150 write-in votes that would have…
Keefe Seeks Reduction in Liquor License Fees
Council President Patrick Keefe will propose that the liquor license fees for local establishments be reduced by 50 percent for 2021. He will introduce the motion for a vote by his colleagues at the Sept. 14 City Council meeting. “I’m…
Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League Proceeds Toward Playoffs
The Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League is being so well-received by players and their parents that the leaders are extending the 2020 season until the end of September. The start of the season was delayed due to the coronavirus…
Giannino Wins Dem. State Rep. Seat
Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino earned an impressive victory in the Sixteenth Suffolk District Democratic Primary for State Representative Tuesday, defeating Joseph Gravellese in the hard-fought election. Â Giannino received solid votes in Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus to win by approximate 20-per…
