Ward 5 Councillor John Powers called it “a successful year†for the city and pledged to continue to move Revere forward in the year ahead. Powers won re-election in November, defeating Eric Lampedeccio, a formidable candidate who worked hard and…
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Guido Installed As President of Mass. Police Association
James R. Guido, an officer in the Revere Police Department for 34 years and its chief since 2017, was installed as president of the Massachusetts Police Association (MPA) at a ceremony Dec. 12 at Casa Lucia. The honor is a…
Eternal Memory: Niece Recalls the Heroism of Melvin Caissie
Rita “Sis†McGuirk Ducey was 13 years old and had just spent her birthday celebrating with her family, including her loving uncle and godfather, Revere firefighter Melvin Caissie. Three days later on Dec. 22, 1959, Mr. Caissie and his brother…
Patch Went Above and Beyond in His Service to the City; Colleagues Pay Tribute to Retiring Councillor
The best was truly saved for last at Monday night’s Council meeting as Ward 6 Councillor Charlie Patch gave his farewell address as a member of the Revere City Council. Patch’s distinguished service to the city covers 44 years. He…
Councillors Approve Change in Polling Location
The City Council approved a request from Election Commissioner Diane Colella seeking to move the Ward 4, Precinct 2 polling from the Central Fire Station to the Immaculate Conception Church. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe began the debate on the…
Tax Rate Decreases, But Property Values Rise
The City Council unanimously approved the Minimum Residential Factor for the purpose of establishing the Fiscal Year 2020 tax rate at its Council meeting Monday night. Board of Assessors Chair Dana Brangiforte and Assessors John Verrengia and Mathew McGrath appeared…
Council Denies Installation Of Wireless Cell Antennas In Three Locations
The City Council denied the installation of small, low-powered wireless antennas on three existing utility poles on Kimball Avenue, North Shore Road, and Crystal Avenue. Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) sought permission from the Council to install the antennas and…
Guinasso Wants ‘Go Slow’ Signs Placed on Revere Street
The City Council approved a motion by President Arthur Guinasso that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the DPW to install “Go Slow†signs on Revere Street near the curve at St. Anthony’s Church. “This is one of most dangerous blind curves…
Appreciation: Rick Promise, Popular Member of Revere Tv Staff, Dies at the Age of 68
Richard “Rick†Promise, an institution in the community for decades through his outstanding coverage of the Revere City Council and community events for Revere TV, died on Nov. 21, 2019. He was 68 years old. Rick was a popular fixture…
Powers Concerned About Airbnb Issue and Its Effect on Ward 5 Residents
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is monitoring the situation regarding the Airbnb (short-term rental) regulations being proposed for the city. “What I’m concerned about is a non-resident purchasing a two-family home and converting it solely for use as…
A New Leader at CAPIC: Cromwell Takes Reins as Executive Director
Richelle Cromwell saw firsthand the benefits of having CAPIC based in the city when she was a teenager. She continued her association with the agency through adulthood as a board member and board president, helping to oversee the agency that…
McKenna Requests Decibel Monitors for Beachmont
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is asking residents to call the Massport Authority to register complaints about planes flying at a lower altitude and creating more noise and affecting the quality of life for residents. The Council supported McKenna’s motion…
Council Votes Against Rotondo’s Request for Outside Investigation
The Revere City Council voted against a motion by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the State Police and/or the State Auditor investigate the policy and procedure regarding the release of information from the Revere Police Department. Ward…
Revere ACO Masiello Is Aware of Coyote Sightings in the City
Revere Animal Control Officer Anthony Masiello said he is aware that there have been recent coyote sightings in the city, but there has been no interaction with humans since the first sighting a decade ago. Masiello said he has received…
A Familiar Perch: Jessica Giannino Finishes No. 1 Again in Councillor-At-large Race
Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino was back at work Monday night in the Council Chambers representing the city that overwhelmingly supported her candidacy in the Nov. 5 election. Giannino topped the 10-candidate field with 5,684 votes, showing incredible strength at the ballot…
RHS Patriots Fall to Melrose in North Final
The Melrose High football team was able to accomplish what nine previous Revere High opponents hadn’t done this season: keep in check one of the state’s highest scoring offenses and contain superstar running back Joe Llanos. Revere had scored 42…
Lady Patriots Flag Football Team Ready to Play Winthrop Saturday at Della Russo Stadium
The game is now called Flag Football and the Revere High team is ready to keep its winning streak alive versus Winthrop High. Revere will play Winthrop in the annual fundraising football game on Saturday, Nov. 23 at noon at…
Super Bowl Aspirations: Revere Overpowers Wayland to Advance to North Final
A dream season that has placed Revere High among the top football teams in Massachusetts and united the student body and the entire community continues Friday night in what many alumni are calling the biggest athletic event in school history.…
An Impressive Debut: Newcomer Anthony D’ambrosio Tops the Ticket in School Committee Race
There is a new force on the Revere schools’ scene and he is 23-year-old Yale graduate Anthony D’Ambrosio. Making his first bid for office, D’Ambrosio stunned longtime political observers with his first-place finish in the nine-candidate School Committee election on…
Powers Says He Is Eager To Return to the City Council
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is eager to get back to work after a hard-fought victory in the Nov. 5 election. Powers defeated challenger Eric Lampedecchio by 330 votes in a rematch of their 2017 race. Lampedecchio ran…