The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s new annual report was recently released. In it includes a video link depicting what teacher leadership looks like in action in Revere by focusing on one teacher’s commitment to her students. The…
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New Concession Stand Set for Construction at Griswold Park
The long-awaited concession stand at Griswold Park, home to the Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League (RYBSL) and the Revere High softball team, will open this summer. The City Council unanimously approved an appropriation Monday night in the amount of…
Take the Plunge on March 10 at the Harpoon Shamrock Splash to raise funds for free beach programs
Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on Sunday, March 10, for the Harpoon Shamrock Splash plunge and pledge fundraiser and beach party at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. Brave participants will splash into…
Revere Weathers First 2019 Storm Well
Mother Nature threw it all at Revere – snow, freezing rain, and sub-freezing temperatures – but the city handled the first stormy blast of the winter very well. Mayor Brian Arrigo said there were no major storm-related issues in the…
News Briefs
Water and Sewer Discount for Seniors Expands for 2019 Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced an expansion in the City’s Water and Sewer Senior Discount program that begins Feb. 15. Under the new discount qualifications, eligible property owner/occupants who use 30,000…
Governor Awards Northeast Vocational School Over $100,000 in Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration awarded nearly $3.3 million in Skills Capital Grants to 31 high schools and educational institutions, enabling the schools to acquire the newest technologies to educate students and expand programs. Northeast Vocational School of Wakefield was included among…
Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Improve Road Safety
The Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation to improve road safety entitled, “An Act Relative to Improving Safety on the Roads of the Commonwealth.†The proposal makes a number of changes recommended in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and updates existing statutes…
Airline Inspectors at Boston Logan Airport Warn Passengers of Safety Concerns Amidst the Government Shutdown
Local concerns regarding Air Traffic Controllers working without pay at Boston Logan Airport during the government shutdown are surfacing. The shutdown and working without pay maybe making an already stressful job more demanding an impacting safety. With hundreds of thousands…
Science From Scientists Program Discussed at Revere School Committee Meeting
At January’s Revere School Committee meeting Chief Operating Officer from Science from Scientists Amanda Schutt gave an overview on her program’s work in the Revere School system. Science from Scientists was founded by Dr. Erika Ebbel Angleto in 2002 to…
Honoring Fire Fighter William Petrilli
Fire Chief Christopher Bright (far left) and Mayor Arrigo along with Council President Arthur Guinasso and Councillor Ira Novoselsky (far right) honor Fire Fighter William Petrilli (center) for his more than 32 years of service.
Suffolk Downs Developers Say Thank You to Revere
When HYM Investment Group came to Revere with a plan to develop Suffolk Downs, Mayor Brian Arrigo said “Eelcome to history.†“It seems a little lofty to say, it seemed a little corny at first, but the fact is that…
Capacity Crowd Attends Kickoff Event for Revere’s Master Plan
If the size of the crowd is any indication, the city’s master plan, known as Next Stop Revere, is off to a spectacular start. Mayor Brian Arrigo stood in front of the capacity, standing-room audience inside the Rumney Marsh Academy…
Revere’s Economic Development on Track for 2019
When it comes to Revere’s economic development in 2018, it’s safe to say that the proposed development of Suffolk Downs was the biggest story. A 151-arce site situated in Revere and East Boston, the Suffolk Downs property, under the watchful…
2019 Election Calendar Finalized
The City Council unanimously approved the City of Revere 2019 Election Calendar as prepared by Election Commission Diane R. Colella. Following is the calendar for all municipal offices to be voted on in 2019: Nomination papers are released on Monday,…
News Briefs
New England Auto Show this weekend The annual New England Auto Show comes to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., this weekend. The show hours are: Thursday, Jan. 17, 4 – 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 12 –…
RBC Receives Grant From Baker-Polito Administration
Continuing to make significant investments within the Massachusetts state parks system, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $990,582 in funding to 25 municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other entities as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 Partnerships Matching Funds Program. Including the Revere Beautification…
Councillor Keefe Pleased With City’s Response to Vane Street Runoff Issue
Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe credited Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Don Ciaramella and his department for their immediate response in seeking to identify and helping to correct numerous water displacements and natural springs running off of Vane Street onto…
Spinazzola Announces Foundation Trust Grants Available for Revere Non-profit Groups
Joseph Spinazzola, trustee of The Foundation Trust, said that Revere-based non-profit organizations are eligible for grants from the private operating foundation. Organizations providing services or programming in the city are also eligible for the awards. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo provided the…
Superintendent Kelly demands educational equity for all Revere students
Revere School Superintendent Dianne Kelly was a panelists last week at Malden High School during a forum calling on legislators to overhaul the state’s current educational funding model to ensure equity for all students, especially those in low-income areas. The…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Cohen named to dean’s list at Becker College Monique Cohen, of Revere, has been named to the dean’s list at Becker College for the fall semester. Cohen is pursuing a BS in Veterinary Science, Pre-Veterinary Concentration. The dean’s list recognizes…