Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino again showed strength at the ballot box across the entire city on her way to an impressive first-place in the Preliminary Election Tuesday. Giannino topped the ticket in the 13-candidate field with 2,012 votes. Nine other candidates,…
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Trolley Tour of Historic Revere
Rizzo Hosts Luau Fundraiser
News Briefs
Fall Schedule at First Congregational First Congregational Church 230 Beach Street Revere, MA 02151 • Sunday worship services 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. · Closed circuit TV of worship service located on the first floor for the 11 a.m. service…
13th Annual Revere Beach Memorial Set for Sunday
For one hour this coming Sunday residents will gather on Revere Beach at the bandstand and remember those lost to the substance abuse disorder epidemic. The gathering began 13 years ago when a group from the Revere residents who had…
It’s On To Nov. 5 For The Other Revere Candidates
It’s on to Tuesday, November 5 for the candidates whose names did not appear on the ballot in Tuesday’s preliminary election. Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo move on to the Nov. 5 mayoral election in a rematch of…
Mayor Arrigo Launches Results for Revere Initiative Focuses on Increasing Use of Data to Smartly Deploy City Resources
Mayor Brian Arrigo today announced the launch of Results for Revere, a data transparency initiative that, for the first time, will unlock performance data for city departments and share results to the public on the city’s website, Revere.org. Over the…
Marc Silvestri Speaks About His Recovery at the Sudi Barbecue
Revere’s Substance Abuse Disorder Initiatives (SUDI) Office held its annual barbecue to celebrate National Recovery Month Thursday on the lawn at Amercan Legion Hall. The highlight of the program came when Marc Silvestri delivered a stirring and emotional message about…
On the Campaign Trail : The Race for Mayor Rizzo Issues Statement on Candidacy for Mayor
Former Mayor and current Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo has issued the following statement on his candidacy: It is with tremendous pride in Revere and its diverse citizenry, that I formally announce my candidacy for Mayor. Over the course of the past…
MGH Youth Zone Summer Camp Wraps up Successful Season
The MGH Revere Youth Zone six-week summer camp has ended. The program ran July and August at 300 Broadway. The mission is to provide the children with a safe summer program where they can be active, make lasting friendships and…
Memorial for Grace Hill Sannella to Be Unveiled at Revere Beach
The family and friends of the late Grace Hill Sannella will be joined on Revere Beach by state and local officials Sunday, Sept. 15, for the dedication of a plaque in her memory. The ceremony honoring the lifelong Revere resident…
On the Big Stage : Gambardella Has Major Test in Pay-Per-View Bout
Revere’s Travis Gambardella is preparing for the biggest fight of his professional boxing career. Gambardella, 30, who is undefeated (5-0-2) as a professional and has impressed boxing fans with his speed and power in the ring, will be facing undefeated…
Tamar Levy-Gedacht Becomes Bat Mitzvah at Temple Emmanuel
Tamar Levy-Gedacht, a 12-year-old Israeli-American girl who lives in South Korea, became a bat mitzvah at the traditional Jewish ceremony on Aug. 10 at Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea. Family and friends listened as Tamar, standing confident and poised alongside Rabbi…
Walk-Off Homer Gives Revere Rockies Yawkey League Title
Alex Wong launched a one-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to give the Revere Rockies a walk-off 5-4 win over the Charlestown Townies and the team’s first-ever Yawkey Baseball League title Friday night at Maplewood Park in…
Voters Go To Polls Tuesday
Ward 6 will be the center of the Revere political universe in the Sept. 10 preliminary election, but there is also a councillor-at-large primary that is generating citywide interest among voters. In Ward 6, three candidates, Nicholas Moulaison Sr., Ricky…
Summer Work, Teacher Training Has Revere Schools Ready for a Great Year
Last week thousands of students in the city returned to school to begin the 2019/2020 school year. “We are so excited for our new school year; to reconnect with our returning students and meet our new students,†said Revere School…
Ron Laquaglia Will Be Joined by Grandson for 30th Walk
For 29 consecutive years, Revere resident Ron LaQuaglia has stepped to the starting line in Wellesley for the annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. This year, LaQuaglia will be accompanied on the Sept. 22 Walk by his 14-year-old grandson, Johnny…
News Briefs
Veterans Memorial at Beachmont School Dedication Thursday The Stars and Stripes will fly atop one of two new, 30-foot flagpoles that the Revere Veterans Committee will donate to the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School. A ceremony dedicating the poles will be…
MassDOT Having Trouble with Advanced Notification on Chelsea Street Bridge : Will Hope to Apply for Changes in the Times the Bridge Can Go Up
Nothing is more frustrating than being in a hurry and finding oneself second fiddle to the needs of a 10-ton oil tanker as the Chelsea Street Bridge raises to the top in the midst of a busy day – killing…
Italian Heritage Month Committee Plans Anniversary Event on Sept. 28
On Saturday, Sept. 28. the Italian Heritage Month Committee, together with the Consul General of Italy, will be holding a Dinner Dance Fundraiser at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. The evening will honor the three Co-Founders of October Italian Heritage Month: Judge…
