The remarkable journey forged this season by the Revere High football team moves another step forward Friday evening when coach Lou Cicatelli and his Patriots make the short trek up Route 1 to battle Melrose High in the championship game…
Category: Editorials
To RHS Fans: Make Revere Proud
There is no doubt that there will be plenty of excitement Friday evening when Revere and Melrose battle each other for the Division 4 North championship and the right to advance to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. As is…
The Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: We’re on to the Future
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Winning an election is like being hired for a job: It’s nice to know you’re wanted…and now it’s time to get to work. Unlike a regular job, though, the job that follows election as the…
Letter to the Editor
Let’s Go Patriots Dear Editor, I hope you are all well. There have only been two times in the recent History of Revere that we have been ranked this high in Mass Football standings, 1973 and today. The ‘81 team…
Be Sure to Thank Our Veterans
It was 101 years ago on November 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 of the…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, November 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent…
Letter to the Editor
Why I’m Voting for Arrigo Dear Editor: As a Revere High graduate and a lifelong resident, I’m so proud of all the positive change Mayor Brian Arrigo has brought to our city. When Mayor Arrigo walked in to office, DPW…
Baker’s Plan Will Improve Health Care For All
Ever since 2006, when then-Governor Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured…
The Meatless Revolution Is Here
By now we’ve all seen the ads from Burger King for the plant-based burgers that the fast-food chain is offering to its customers. For anyone who has not tried these “burgers,” we can assure you that you’re in for a…
Guest Op-Ed: Our Schools Spell ‘Success’
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo This was written for the upcoming edition of The Revere Educator, published by the Revere Public Schools The feature story in the “Ideas” section of the Oct. 13 Boston Sunday Globe summarized a study that…
Letters to the Editor
A Great Sight Dear Editor As I watched the Columbus Day parade, it was a wonderful site to see the spectacular display of the American flag all along Broadway and Revere Street. Thank you, Mayor Arrigo, for this great display,…
Take a Hike This Holiday Weekend
With all of the turmoil that is occurring both in our country and across the world today, it is no wonder that Americans are feeling more stressed out than at any time in our recent history. Although the economy has…
Guest Commentary : Our Children Are Crying out for Help; Why Don’t We Hear Them?
By Anthony D’Ambrosio While it should be common sense that good mental health is critical to a child’s success in school and life, we, as a community, need to do better for our children. Let me be clear and speak…
Guest Op-Ed : Fiscal Stability
By Mayor Brian Arrigo The fundamental changes that we put in place at the outset of my Administration have guided our budgetary practices to a point where today, this City occupies probably the strongest financial position in its history. Don’t…
Letter To The Editor
Flip-Flopping on Development Dear Editor: As we discuss the future of our community, there’s no doubt that any development that happens on our vacant properties – residential, commercial, or otherwise – comes with trade-offs. Traffic and congestion are absolutely issues…
Let’s Keep in Mind the Facts About Health Care Costs in This Country
The issue of national health care is now front and center in the debate among the presidential candidates of both parties, with each offering their vision of what should be done about this important issue. Some favor a repeal of…
Letter to the Editor
What’s Going on With the Tax Rate? Dear Editor, There seems to be a great deal of confusion regarding the recent decrease in the tax rate and the increase in tax bills. “What is going on with my taxes?! They…
Guest Op-Eds from the Mayoral Candidates
Looking at the Truth About Suffolk Downs By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Between June and October of last year, the Suffolk Downs Development Advisory Group (DAG), consisting of 23 residents and public officials, convened eight times in public meetings with…
Enjoy the Fall Season
Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
