Bronze Star recipient Marc Silvestri, now the Veterans Services Officer for Revere, is swarmed by Paul Revere School students on Thursday, Nov. 2, after an emotional presentation by the students to thank him for his service. Silvestri was the guest…
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Incumbents Cruise to Victory in Election:Rizzo Tops Council Race; Giannino, Morabito, Rotondo, and Zambuto Returned
By Cary Shuman Former Revere mayor Dan Rizzo made a triumphant return to electoral politics, topping the ticket in a field of 12 candidates in the councillor-at-large election Tuesday. Rizzo showed strength across the city in receiving 3,878 votes, edging…
Powers,Guinasso Re-Elected as Ward Councillors
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers survived challenges from political newcomers. Guinasso, who is entering his 30th year on the council, staved off a challenge from Anthony Cogliandro in Ward 3…
Keep on Smiling:Annese Dental Continues 60-Year Tradition in Revere
By Cary Shuman When Dr. Amelio Annese put out his shingle in 1957 after completing his service in the U.S. Navy and graduating from Tufts University and Tufts Dental School, he might not have known at the time that he…
Tye,Ferrante,Rizzo,Gravellese,Sannella Re-Elected; Visconti Takes Open School Committee Seat
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Once again former School Superintendent Carol Tye topped the ticket in the School Committee race on Tuesday. Tye pulled in 3,613 votes in the election to fill one of the six elected seats on the committee.…
Veterans Day Program Events Listed
The Revere Veterans Committee in cooperation with Mayor Brian Arrigo will conduct their annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington Street, Revere at 5:00 p.m. on behalf of the Veterans of…
Voters Approve Question 1
Revere voters overwhelming approved Ballot Question 1 by a vote of 4543 to 1,398 in Tuesday’s election. The approval would give a tax break of about $450 to about 1,000 senior citizens who want to stay in their homes. The…
Police Briefs 11-08-2017
ARREST Report MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Evan T. Redley, 22, of 210 Constitution Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Santiago Gonzalez-Patino, 44, of 30 Dana St., was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to…
Community Reinvestment Grants: Supporting the Groups That Support Our Youth
By Suffolk DA Dan Conley Some of the most important work we do as prosecutors is not inside the walls of a courtroom but out in the community. In particular, guiding young people toward positive influences, helping them avoid unhealthy…
We Can Make It Less Profitable to Traffic Opioids
 By John A. Cassara and Nathan Proctor The president will now declare what many of us experience first hand, the opioid epidemic is a national emergency. Frankly, with as many as 59,000 deaths in 2016, there doesn’t seem to be any other…
The Person You Have to Fear is the Guy Next Door with a Gun
The mass-shooting-of-the-week in America that took place in a church in a rural Texas town Sunday morning follows what has become an all-too-familiar pattern in our nation these days: An unhappy white guy, with no particular axe-to-grind, decides to slaughter…
Thank You to Our Veterans
Its was 99 years ago this Saturday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end…
Police Briefs 11-08-2017
RhS sports Roundup Victor Pelatere wins NEC Middle School cross country title;Samara Paiva takes second in girls’ race History was made for Revere at the Northeastern Conference Middle School Cross Country Championship Meet held last week at Brooksby Farm in…
Obituaries 11-08-2017
Vincent Selvitella American Airlines retiree; active benefactor at St. Anthony’s Parish whose love for family was paramount Vincent J. Selvitella of Revere passed unexpectedly at his Revere residence on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Feast of All Saints. He was 87…
Halloween Festivities 2017 in Revere
In the top photo, this group gets ready to go out trick or treating. In the bottom phto Mathew and Desiree Bender are shown with their children Mathew Jr. and Gigi.
Voters Head to Polls Tuesday
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, they’ll be confronted with a local ballot question and choices for all offices except for Mayor. Also, this year voters will be casting their votes on…
Domestic Violence Awareness at City Hall
By Sue Ellen Woodcock As part of domestic violence awareness month, Mayor Brian Arrigo turned the steps of city hall into a place overflowing with information and support for domestic violence victims last Wednesday. Domestic violence has been a concern…
Officials Address Billboard Regulations
By Sue Ellen Woodcock For years Ron Chapeaux, Carol Haney and the Revere Beautification Committee have been working to get the billboards of Revere under control, now with the help of the city council zoning committee that might just happen.…
News Briefs
Mayor Arrigo takes calls at Revere 311 constituent services center On Monday morning, Mayor Brian Arrigo joined 311 staff Allan Fitzmaurice and Randall Mondestin to answer phone calls to the constituent service line. Arrigo reminds all residents that the 311…
Recreational Marijuana Ban Proposal Moves Forward
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council held a public hearing at its meeting last week on a proposal to ban the sale of recreational marijuana in Revere, and only one resident stood saying he supported the proposed ban. The…
