Revere School Committee Vice Chair Stacey Rizzo and Secretary Susan Gravellese were re-elected unanimously to their leadership positions on the board at the 2023 organizational meeting. As Mayor of Revere, Brian Arrigo will be the chairperson of the School Committee.…
Author: Cary Shuman
City Mourns the Loss of Former Senate President Tom Birmingham
The community is mourning the loss of former Senate President Tom Birmingham, who died on Jan. 20, 2023, at the age of 73. Mr. Birmingham represented Revere in the Senate following his election to the seat in 1990. He succeeded…
RFD, Chief Bright Welcome Two New Fire Trucks, High Water Rescue Vehicle
Reaffirming his strong commitment to public safety, Mayor Brian Arrigo joined leaders of the Revere Fire Department in unveiling two brand new state-of-the-art fire trucks and a high-water rescue vehicle Tuesday. Fire Chief Christopher Bright, Assistant Chief James Cullen, and…
It’s Official: Former RHS Star Gena Restiano Begins Her College Basketball Officiating Career
Fifteen minutes before game time Saturday, Gena Restiano took her spot in the Gordon College gymnasium in Wenham. Attired in the classy, new women’s college basketball refereeing uniform, Restiano was set to officiate the fourth game in her burgeoning new…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Launches ‘Academy’ Program for Small Businesses
Amanda Schepici-Portillo accomplished a lot in her first year as executive director of the Revere Chamber of Commerce. She recruited several new members in the business community and is building upon that resurgence as the year 2023 begins. Schepici Portillo’s…
Local Leaders Laud Ambrosino’s Service in City Government
Community leaders in Revere and Chelsea lauded Tom Ambrosino for his outstanding service in city government and offered their congratulations to him on his appointment as Massachusetts Trial Court Administrator. Ambrosino will be stepping down as Chelsea City Manager on…
Blue Chip: Revere’s James Perullo Has Been a Stalwart Defenseman for Babson College
Revere resident James Perullo has been a standout on the ice from the very beginning, his talents noteworthy as far back as the Mites division. His superlative hockey career has taken him across the nation and on to an elite…
Green Acres Is the Place in Revere for Christmas Trees
As the famous TV show theme song goes, Green Acres is the place to be – for your Christmas tree. Mike Colecchia, owner of Green Acres Nursery, 125 Squire Road, has been serving up Christmas trees at his business to…
Winthrop Strikes Fast, Defeats Revere, 25–6, in Thanksgiving Game
The Revere High School football team spotted Winthrop three touchdowns and was unable to overcome its slow start in a 25-6 loss to Winthrop High in the annual Thanksgiving game at Miller Field in Winthrop. The host Vikings (7-4) turned…
Turkey Day Showdown: Revere Football Team Set To Play Winthrop at Miller Field
The Revere High School football program has brought home the Beachcomber Trophy from its last five meetings with Winthrop High on Thanksgiving. But can head coach Lou Cicatelli and his 2022 gridiron contingent make it six in a row over…
Revere Football Team Falls to Masco, 34–20
The Revere High School football team fell to Masconomet Regional, 34-20, in a non-league game Thursday at Della Russo Stadium. The Patriots (4-6) were unable to contain Masco’s strong running game that accounted for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Masco…
Keeping a Long Tradition Alive, Becky Coots Lead RHS Powder Puff Team Into Game on Saturday: Revere Hosts Winthrop at Della Russo Stadium
When the Revere High School Powder Puff football team needed a head coach last year, Becky Coots stepped forward to take the volunteer position. Coots is a 2011 graduate of Revere High School, having excelled at offensive tackle in the…
Giannino and Turco Re-Elected WithoutOpposition
State Reps. Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco were re-elected without opposition in Tuesday’s general election. Both representatives were also unopposed in the Democratic Primary in September. Both Giannino and Turco represent Revere on Beacon Hill. Giannino also represents a portion…
Revere Football Loses to Plymouth South, 28–6, in Playoffs
The Revere High football team fell to Plymouth South, 28-6, in a Division 3 first-round game Friday night in Plymouth. Revere was withing striking distance of the undefeated Panthers well into the third quarter, before the hosts scored two touchdowns…
Revere Voters Will Go to the Polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8
Revere voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the general election to select the next governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll (Democratic Party), Geoff Diehl and Leah Allen (Republican Party) and Kevin Reed and…
An Outstanding Career Comes to a Close: Richard Pedi Retires As Regional Manager of Boston Carpenters Union
In Chelsea, Rich Pedi will forever be known as the phenomenal second baseman on the 1971 Chelsea Little League National League All-Star that came within a game of a state championship on the road to Williamsport. Pedi went on to…
Council Approves $29.5 Million for Acquisition of Wonderland Property: New High School Project Can Move Forward
The cheers you may have heard in Revere Monday night were those of parents of schoolchildren applauding the City Council for voting by an 8-2 margin to approve a loan order in the amount of $29.5 million for the acquisition…
City Councillors Blast National Grid at Meeting
The Revere City Council sharply criticized National Grid during a hearing about the installation of an underground conduit on Campbell Avenue for HYM’s development project at Suffolk Downs. Alex Glanville, a representative of National Grid, took the brunt of the…
Revere Football Loses, 20–14, to Classical
The Revere High football team seemed to have its MIAA playoff berth in hand on Senior Night at Harry Della Russo Stadium, but Lynn Classical rallied in the second half to defeat the Patriots, 20-14, Friday. “It’s a game that…
Council Defers Wonderland Property Acquisition Request
In a move that dramatically affects the advancement of the new high school project for now, the Council deferred to a subcommittee a request for a loan order of $29.5 million for the acquisition of the former Wonderland Greyhound Park…