Developers of the proposed Springhill Suites Waterfront Square were in front of the Site Plan Advisory Board Tuesday morning to review plans for the hotel. “I’d like to scratch the dirt by the end of the year,†said developer Budge…
Author: Sue Woodcock
North Shore Road Property Sells for Double After a Year
A recent sale on North Shore Road shows that the real estate market in Revere is only getting hotter. In 2017, the 31,000 square foot, former Rent-a-Tool building and surrounding 9.4 acres of land around it, was sold for $6.25…
Tornado Damage Still Being Addressed at City Hall
It’s been four years since the tornado hit Revere on July 28, 2014, yet damage to the City Hall roof still has to be repaired according to George Anzuoni, head of the Tornado Damage Committee that still meets on a…
Councillor Seeks Short Term Rental Ordinance; Project Gets Support
The Zoning Subcommittee of the City Council met Monday night to discuss everything from short-term rentals to changes in a hotel project leading to a special permit. Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe would like to have the mayor and the…
Another Hotel Eyeing Revere
Developers are eyeing the construction of another hotel in Revere, bringing the total to nine projects from Squire Road to the beach. Ning Lu, the architect working with JBX Developers (the Lixi Group) came before the Site Plan Review Board…
Parks and Rec Offers Plenty to Do This Summer
There is truly something for everyone with this summer’s offerings from the Parks and Rec Department. Fourth of July activities are being held at the Whelan School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music, pony rides, inflatables, facepainting, BBQ, slush,…
Farmers Market Opens July 6
The Revere Farmer’s Market returns to the American Legion lawn, 249 Broadway, this Friday, July 6 with 15 vendors, with products ranging from fresh produce to artisan goods to specialty prepared food, entertainment and more. The market is open from…
Council Approves FY19 Budget
On Monday night the city council approved a $192,676,571 city budget for fiscal year 2019, which begins on July 1. Mayor Brian Arrigo had submitted a $206,992,903 budget request to the City Council on June 11. The Ways and Means…
RBP Hotel LLC, Shaws Site Developer, Tweaks Plan
RBP Hotel, LLC, developers of the former Shaw site on the Revere Beach Parkway, came before the City Council Monday night asking for an increase for its hotel by 20 rooms and a decrease in the number of “extended-stay†units…
Commericial Parking Lot Fees Reconsidered
Parking is a hot topic in Revere, especially when it comes to commercial parking lots. On June 19, the License Commission held a public hearing to discuss parking lot fees, something they visited back in April when they increased the…
Loan Orders Approved for Water and Sewer Work
The City Council approved $11.75 million in loan orders for water and sewer work at various locations around the city, but the measure wasn’t approved until the council grilled the representative from CDM Smith. The first bone of contention came…
Volare Issued a Warning, Commission Miffed by Lackadaisical Efforts
The Revere License Commission held a public hearing last week for violations of the entertainment license and license conditions for Volare, at 388 Broadway. The Commission said the violations were booking a disc jockey without a license, and letting people…
Decreases in Water and Sewer Rate Coming in FY19
Mayor Brian Arrigo presented a check to the residential water and sewer ratepayers for $2 million during Monday night’s City Council meeting. He then announced the new rates for the next fiscal year. “This represents a 3.09 percent decrease in…
Arrigo Outlines Plan to Combat Rat Problem
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced on Monday night that he is undertaking taking aggressive steps to reduce the number of rats that many people are complaining about. Kicking the battle off is the mayor’s budget request for FY19 that includes $150,000…
Councillors Start Review Process of FY19 Budget
The fiscal year 2019 budget was presented to the City Council on Monday night by Mayor Brian Arrigo. His request for the budget for FY19 is $206,992,903, up from $204,064,961, an increase of 1.43 percent. Arrigo said highlights of this…
Rotondo Calls for Moratorium
Councillor George Rotondo wants to see the city have a four-month moratorium on the construction of properties six units or larger so a study of traffic, EMS response times and fires related to large-scale developments and the impact on the…
Beachmont Stairs Need Repairs
The public stairs are a vital link to public transportation stops and an integral part of navigating on foot around Beachmont . Monday night Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna and representatives of the Beachmont Improvement Committee called for the city…
480 Graduate from Revere High School in Impressive Ceremony
The weather cooperated with the graduation exercises of the Revere High School Class of 2018 held at Harry Della Russo last Thursday night. Known for its diversity, 480 students from all over the world donned their blue or white caps…
Revere Teachers Discover Diversity in Local Neighborhoods
Revere teachers are very accustomed to working with a diverse group of students, but many do not live in Revere and might not be familiar with the neighborhoods their students come from. Last week The Neighborhood Developer’s, with representatives Vanny…
Councillors Seek to End Rat Infestation:Construction, Marshy Conditions and Poor Disposal of Rubbish All Contribute to Problem
You can make all the jokes you want to about rats, but the truth is that the city’s neighborhoods have a terrible infestation of them all over and something needs to be done. Monday night Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe…
