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City Officials Announce Memorial Day Ceremony Green Beret Nicholas Lavery to Be Keynote Speaker
Everyone has a story, but the story of Warrant Officer Nicholas Lavery is one of bravery, courage and determination. He has received three Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a Bronze Star with Valor for heroism in…
Four Revere Students Receive ACE Scholarships
With development in the region at an all-time high, the need for professionals in the architecture, construction, and engineering fields is bigger than ever. ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston, the non-profit organization which introduces high school students to the…
Temple B’Nai Israel to Close after More than 113 Years
Temple B’Nai Israel, the beloved Jewish house of worship in Beachmont and the setting for bar mitzvahs, weddings, and other joyous celebrations through the years, will close its doors this Friday. Debby Cherry, president of the temple on Wave Avenue,…
Commission Okays Beer Garden for Renegades Games at Harry Della Russo
For the first time in the history of Harry Della Russo Stadium, beer is going to be allowed, served in plastic cups during only three games of the Boston Renegades, a women’s tackle football team, in June. The Licensing Commission…
News Briefs
Nominations being accepted for community service award AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Commonwealth residents who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their…
Nine Ducklings Rescued from a Storm Drain
On May 16 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Engine 4 of the Revere Fire Department was dispatched to a report of ducklings stuck in a storm drain at 18 Griffin St. Capt. Domenic LaSala along with firefighters Patrick Rosa and Michael…
Developers Talk about Their Revere Beach/Ocean Avenue Developments at Community Meeting
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novselsky brought together the developers of Ocean Avenue and Revere Beach properties at a community meeting May 15 at 376 Ocean Avenue. What they heard was a vision of luxury apartments, a new hotel, new restaurants,…
City Council Is Pretty Upset about Ugly House Banner at Wonderland
Revere city councillors expressed dismay at Monday’s Council meeting about a large banner that is hanging from the top tier of the Wonderland MBTA Garage. Councillors Joanne McKenna and John Powers co-sponsored a motion that requests “Mayor Brian Arrigo to…
From the State Fire Marshal: Tips to Start the Summer off Safely
“Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Many people are anticipating activities with family and friends, and getting their yards and grills ready for gatherings. Take a few minutes for safety and…
Ardagna Field Is Dedicated- Softball Facility Is Named in Memory of Tony and Vanessa Ardagna
Family, friends, classmates, teammates and the current Revere High softball team paid tribute to two outstanding individuals who were synonymous with softball excellence Friday. The city held a dedication ceremony for Ardagna Field, named in memory of former coach and…
Residents Hear More Details in ‘Next Stop Revere’ Master Plan Meeting
The ‘Next Stop Revere’ master plan continues to generate excitement in the city, drawing a large turnout of residents at the second of two public forums May 8 at the Hill Elementary School. Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officials led…
Rumney Marsh Students will Head to DC for the National History Fair Finals
In June Rumney Marsh Academy students Kathy Trinh, Christy Ly, AndriKadaifciu, and Emma Higgins will represent the entire state of Massachusetts at the National History Fair Finals in Washington DC in June. The four eighth grade students recently placed second…
State Police, Ocean View Kennel Rescue Stranded Coyote
When Massachusetts State Police Trooper Carlo Mastromattei responded to a call for a wounded dog in the road on Revere Beach Parkway in Revere on the night of Sunday, May 5, the type of dog he found was not exactly…
News Briefs
Book, Cookie and Plant Sale at St. John’s Episcopal Church On Saturday May 18, 9am to 1pm, St John’s will be welcoming shoppers and browsers at 222 Bowdoin Street. St John’s is once again in full spring swing, preparing for its eleventh annual Book,…
Revere Elks Students of the Month
Mimi Tran, daughter of Chau Tran and Cam Pham, is a high school senior who is being recognized as the Elk’s Student of the Month by Revere High School faculty. Throughout her four years of high school, Mimi demonstrated her…
Gibson Park Community Build Event Set for This Weekend
If Mother Nature can finally provide a weekend of good springtime weather, Elle Baker and her group will join Mayor Brian Arrigo at Gibson Park on Hayes Avenue for a three-day Community Build event at the newly renovated facility. Baker,…
Pope John High Donations on the Rise
Since notifying families on April 23, 2019 of a potential closing of Pope John XXIII High School at the end of the academic calendar in June 2019 a number of distinguished alumni, parents and families have worked together to ensure…
