As Fr. John Sheridan processed down the center aisle of St. Mary of the Asumption Church at his first Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy parishioners were leaning over the pews to catch a glimpse of their new spiritual leader and…
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Eve Lescovitz Selected for HOBY Leadership Seminar
Eve Lescovitz a resident of Revere, was selected to attend the Massachusetts Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar held June 15-17, 2018 at Bentley University in Waltham. (Lescovitzwas joined by 221 other high school leaders from across the state of…
Chelsea Pride Football Registration Now Open
Registration is open for Chelsea Pride Football and Cheer. Come and join the Chelsea Pride family. Registrations will be on Mondays and Wednesdays 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Park and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carter park football…
Legislation Passed to Makestate Colleges Safe and Inclusive
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined his colleagues in the House last week to pass legislation requiring Massachusetts higher education institutions to conduct surveys assessing the campus climate relative to sexual misconduct every two years. With the goal of fostering…
MCU Reaches Over 1,900 Students Through Financial Education Program
In the 2017-2018 academic year,14 Massachusetts high schools implemented MoneySense, a free, digital financial education program. Metro Credit Union (MCU)Â has partnered with leading education technology company EverFi, Inc., to bring this interactive, web-based financial management program to over 1,900…
Boston Bar Association Holds Forum for Suffolk County DA Candidates
The Boston Bar Association (BBA) held a forum for the candidates for Suffolk County district attorney on July 25. Five of the six candidates answered questions moderated by Suffolk University Law School Professor and former prosecutor Christina Miller and Northeastern…
Bill on Civic Engagement Heads to Baker for Approval
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined his colleagues in the Legislature to enact S.2631, An Act to Promote and Enhance Civic Engagement. This legislation is the result of years of advocacy and collaboration between bipartisan House and Senate legislators, and…
Police Briefs 08-01-2018
ARREST Report WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Michael C. Fournier, 38, of 173A Proctor Ave., was arrested on four outstanding warrants and on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to operate had been suspended. THURSDAY, JULY 26…
Letters to the Editor
ESPOSITO FAMILY SAYS THANK YOU Dear Editor: The family of Gerald “Jerry†Esposito want to take this opportunity to thank the people responsible for The Memorial Dedication in his honor on July 21, 2018 at the intersection of Mills Avenue…
National Grid Open to Negotiations
At National Grid, we’re industry leaders in the clean energy transition. We take seriously our responsibility to help solve major energy challenges, while meeting our customers’ evolving expectations and ensuring that the cost of our service is sustainable for years…
A Tragedy That Affected All of Us
The news reports this weekend about the tragic motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 32-year-old Cape Cod man who had just become a new father — as he was returning home at night from the hospital after…
Hands-Free Driving Law Needed
Public safety advocates have been disappointed this week that the legislature has failed to adopt a bill in this legislative session that would ban the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the devices are used…
Revere Youth Baseball: Cardinals win Major League
After a strange season during which last season’s runners up finished second-to-last in the regular season standings, the Cardinals have shown nothing short of brilliance. Completing their Cindarella run, the Cardinals defeated the Red Sox, 9-8, on Sunday, winning the…
Obituaries 08-01-2018
Greta ‘Brenda’ Minichiello Managed five titles for St. Mary’s Baseball League Greta “Brenda†(Spencer) Minichiello of Revere died on July 29. Brenda loved her family dearly. She spent many hours tending to her beautiful garden and her Koi fish. Brenda…
News Briefs
Purple Heart Day is Aug. 7 There are so many days of remembrance on the calendar its no wonder many can be forgotten. Our Auxiliary has chosen Purple Heart Day Aug. 7 as our date of remembrance. Each year Auxiliary…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
LOCAL STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST MCPHS Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS) University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester: Brianna Herlihy is a native of…
City Council Motions
18-246 Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide a copy of the City of Revere yearly audit and the budget commencing in 2016. APPROVED 18-247 Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the City Council award a Certificate of…
NY Dog Breeder, Dumped Dogs in Revere, Convicted of Animal Cruelty
A Salem Superior Court judge found a 54-year old Long Beach, New York dog breeder guilty of animal cruelty on July 20 following a week and a half long bench trial. Judge James Lang found Dominic Donovan guilty of six…
Arrigo Announces Financial Audit Findings and Commits to Further Review
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the findings of a comprehensive external review that has resulted in the identification of over $2 million in city funds of which nearly $800,000 will be returned to the city’s general fund and the remaining money…
Police Briefs 07-25-2018
SHOOTING IN CAMPBELL AVE HOME Revere Police detectives and State Troopers assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office are investigating a shooting that severely injured a man on Campbell Avenue early on July 17. Revere Police responded for a…