On Monday, July 28th, Revere’s central business district and neighborhoods both to the east and west were hit by an EF2 tornado. Fortunately, despite the devastation, there were no fatalities, and even more remarkably, no serious injuries. We have been…
Category: Editorials
Letters to the Editor
Guardian Angels Dear Editor: On Tuesday, July 29, a group of people came by my home while I was sitting on the front porch and asked if they could help clean up the front of my house, I told them…
A Tornado Strikes and a City Recovers
When area residents awoke Monday morning, there was no sign or warning of what Mother Nature had in store for the city of Revere. But in the course of approximately four terrifying minutes, a tornado – in all its fury…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago July 28, 2004 Revere Beach officially was designated as a National Historic Landmark in exercises held Monday that were attended by local, state, and federal officials. School Supt. Paul Dakin and the School Committee have decided to…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Revere Dear Editor: On Saturday July 19th we had the good fortune to witness some real tender human behavior that we did not expect. There was a very large crowd that had gathered all day to view the…
Revere Beach and This Weekend’s Sand Sculpting Festival
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is one of the greatest events of its kind in the entire world and attracts the very best master sculptors from as far away as Singapore. More than 300,000 people will travel to Revere…
Palm Trees on Revere Beach?
When the producers of the “Black Mass,†movie were looking for a beach to stage a scene (setting South Beach Miami 1980) they chose Revere Beach last week and transformed it with palm trees, cabanas, along with taking the Pizza…
Letters to the Editor
Ordinace on placing political signs Dear Candidates, On August 2, 2007 the Revere City Council established an Ordinance Relative to Political Signs. A copy of which is on City’s website at Revere.org/electioncommission/electioninformation. Section B, Timeframe, # 1 “No political sign…
Speaking out on the False Allegations in the Probation Trial
Last week, the United States Attorney alleged that I engaged in a criminal conspiracy. Since a conspiracy is an agreement to do an illegal act, the question must be asked: With whom did I conspire? When did I so conspire?…
Good News for Revere
The news that Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is close to finalizing a mitigation package with Mohegan Sun for the impacts of the casino at Suffolk Downs would have on the city of Boston is good news for the city…
Fourth of July Celebration a Success
We commend the Revere Parks and Recreation for hosting an outstanding Fourth of July party at the Whelan School for all the residents of our city to enjoy. Families from throughout this city took part in this festive observance of…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago July 14, 2004 With the manpower of the Revere Police Dept. at an historic low, three new officers were administered the oath of their office by Mayor Thomas Ambrosino before heading off to the Police Academy. The…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), newspapers exhorted their readers to observe a “safe and sane” Fourth of July. That’s because in communities big and small all across America, the founding of our nation had become…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago July 7, 2004 Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Church have launched an appeal of the decision of the Archbishop Sean O’Malley announced May 25 to close their parish, which has been in existence in Beachmont for…
The SJC Decision
Tuesday’s decision by the Supreme Judiclal Court ordering that the question of whether Massachusetts can issue licenses for casino gambling must be placed before the voters for a referendum in November is one of seismic proportions, with the epicenter situated…
Letter to the Editor
On the Logan Airport health study findings To the Editor: Regarding your story “Officials meet with Massport on Logan Health Study findings†(June 18) I am grateful that Senator Petruccelli, Speaker DeLeo, Rep. Vincent and Rep. Basile are concerned about…
Always Room for Improvement
I guess it’s human nature for people to complain, and students are no different. Kids often complain about something at school. They complain about the little things, the big things and everything in-between. Some topics would catch the attention of…
For Kids Only Afterschool Awarded $100,000 Grant
For Kids Only Afterschool has been selected as one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $100K for 100 program. The non-profit organization was chosen from more than 430 applicants during a very competitive…
Congratulations, Revere Chamber on a Successful Awards Night
The key to a “first annual†awards event becoming an annual event is making sure the inaugural one is a success and that the awards carry much prestige and significance for the individuals and organizations that are recognized. Revere Chamber…
Support the Salesians Boys & Girls Club Thursday
The Salesians Boys & Girls Club will host its annual fundraiser and awards ceremony on Thursday (tonight), June 12 at Suffolk Downs. Tickets are still on sale and the Salesians need the community’s help and support. Fr. John Nazzaro has…
