Rita Tritto Boston Crossing Guard for more than 25 Years Rita T. (Fabiano) Tritto of East Boston passed away on Sunday, September 14. She was 81 years old. A Crossing Guard for the City of Boston for over 25 years,…
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Herald Backs Mohegan, Globe Endorses Wynn Project
Just a few weeks after the Boston Herald endorsed the Mohegan Sun project, the Boston Globe surprised everyone with a comprehensive endorsement of the Wynn casino project in its edition on Sunday, Sept. 9. “…a rival plan in Everett looks…
EBNHC To Hold Workshop On September 17
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Boston Medical Center are pleased to present “Keeping Your Heart Healthy as You Get Older,â€Â a free workshop for all community members. The session will be held on Wednesday, September 17th from noon…
Police Briefs 09-10-2014
HOUSE CALL ROBBERY One young man tried to appease his robbers on Shirley Avenue last Tuesday, Sept. 2, by visiting his friends at home and asking them if they had any money he could give to the two robbers. The…
Decision Time
If the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is to be believed, the commission will vote this week whether to award the casino gaming license for the Greater Boston area either to Wynn Resorts in Everett or to Suffolk Downs in Revere.…
Guest Opinion
You may have seen Sunday’s Globe editorial advocating for a Wynn casino in Everett. This is a response to that story. By and large, the Globe Editorial Board has ignored its own reporting. Their editorial is filled with spin and…
Little League Supporters
Dear Editor: The Revere Little League was unable to conduct its annual telethon earlier this year due to the construction of Winthrop Avenue and the fixing of the water pipes there. The construction was in front of the Little League…
Obituaries 09-10-2014
Peter Sawtelle Retired Salesman for Contracting Firms Peter J. Sawtelle, a 58 year resident of Revere, died unexpectedly on August 30 after being rushed to Mass. General Hospital in Boston. He was 77 years old. Born and raised in Boston’s…
Pines Yacht Club Celebrates 100th Anniversary
As hotels, salt baths and plush resorts in the Point of Pines gave way to new homes for new Revere residents some 100 years ago, those new residents needed a place to meet and congregate. After all, the Pines in…
September 9 Primary Primer
With all of the candidates running for so many offices in the upcoming Primary Election next Tuesday, Sept. 9, things have gotten more than a little confusing for voters – especially on the Democratic side. Below is a listing of…
Through the Years
10 years ago September 1, 2004 With Massachusetts U.S. Senator John Kerry running as the Democratic nominee for President, speculation is rampant as to who will run for Kerry’s seat if he should win the Presidency. If Congressman Ed Markey…
Sports 09-03-2014
The Revere High football team continued to display positive signs in a pair of pre-season scrimmages last week against St. Mary’s of Lynn and Marblehead. “Things are going very well,” said RHS head coach Lou Cicatelli. “We’ve had a great…
Obituaries 09-03-2014
Helen Ann Hemeon Of Florida, formerly of Revere Helen Ann (Moran) Hemeon of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Revere, passed away early on June 3 after a long illness. Born to the late John and Anna Moran in Charlestown,…
First Day of School
Noelis Aponte, left, and Alyssa Horn – both new fifth graders – hope for the perfect classroom assignment during at the Garfield Elementary School on Monday morning, Aug. 25 – the district’s first day of school. Also, parent Seth Novoselsky…
Revere Softball Champions
The 2014 Patriettes softball team won the Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League championship. Coaches and players are pictured above after winning the team’s second title in three years. Shown front row, from left, are Jessica MacPhail, Natalia MacPhail, and…
Mohegan Sun Casino Picks up Editorial Support
Citing a variety of economic, regional impact and project design factors, the Boston Herald this week endorsed Mohegan Sun Massachusetts for the Commonwealth’s Region A gaming license – an endorsement that came just weeks before the winning bids are to…
Celebrating Labor Day
The United States of America will celebrate the federal Labor Day holiday this Monday, Sept. 1. President Grover Cleveland first established it as an official holiday in 1894 to recognize the contributions of workers. Local residents will mark the holiday…
Democratic Committee Cookout
The Revere and Winthrop Democratic Committee hosted a cookout Sunday at the Point Shirley Association in Winthrop. The Mass. state primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pictured at the event are (front row, from left) Rose Mirasolo, Marie Giacobbe, Rose…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for the help To the Editor I would like to say a genuine thank you to the citizens of Revere and the surrounding areas who participated in the recent Flea Market/Bake sale at the Revere Senior Center. There…
Council Motions
The following motions werer discussed at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 25: 14-190 Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor facilitate the repair of fencing that was damaged during the tornado at Revere High School along all…
