Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna delivered a prepared speech during the City Council’s discussion Monday night of the suspension involving two employees of the Revere Parking Department. Following are Councillor McKenna’s remarks: “I have always been proud to say I…
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Carvalho,Candidate for Suffolk County DA, Endorsed by State Rep Vincent and Speaker DeLeo
Evandro Carvalho’s campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney today announced the endorsements of state Rep. RoseLee Vincent and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo “I am honored by their endorsements and confidence in my experience as a prosecutor who can…
Bocce on the Beach at Low Tide
STOGIE HEAVEN: Vinny Basile of the East Boston Savings Bank team keeps his cigar in place and his shot in masterful control during the annual Bocce on the Beach event to benefit the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation…
State Board Denies Cafarelli’s Appeal for Reinstatement as Police Lieutenant
The Massachusetts Human Resources Division last week dismissed former police chief Joseph Cafarelli’s appeal for reinstatement to his previous Civil Service position as a Lieutenant on Revere’s police force and for approval of a “past leave of absence. Cafarelli, who…
Food Trucks Put on Hold
Plans for a pilot program for food trucks on Revere Beach were put on hold last Wednesday by the Licensing Commission so more information can be obtained, including permission from the Department of Energy and Conservation. The commission received a…
Revere Public School Students,Teachers Ready to Return Aug 29:Three Elementary Schools to Add Extra Time to the School Day
As teachers begin to return this week to quiet buildings, preparing for their spaces for the new school term, students still have a final week of respite before they report to their various schools for class on Wednesday, Aug. 29.…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: Sun Wise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…
School Resource Officers are Protectors, not the Enemy
In 2015 a viral video of South Carolina school resource officer (SRO) Ben Fields’ slamming a student across the classroom caused a public outrage. During the same year in Lynn, an SRO arrested a student with special needs. “While the…
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy Celebrates 30 Years
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner and director, Nicole Paolo, is proud of. After 30 years, what brings Miss Nicole (as she is affectionately known) the most happiness is building the confidence…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing†has been…
News Briefs
Revere Republican Committee Meeting Republican candidate for Governor Scott Lively will be at the American Legion, 249 Broadway on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. All Republicans and enrolled voters are welcome. This will be the last meeting before the…
Outgoing DA Dan Conley Endorses Greg Henning for Suffolk County District Attorney
Candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney Greg Henning today received the endorsement of outgoing Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley. Conley joined Henning to talk to voters at a door-to-door campaign canvass in Hyde Park on Saturday, Aug. 18, at…
Massport CEO Thomas Glynn Announces Intention to Step Down
After six years as head of Massport, CEO Thomas Glynn announced last week that he would step down from the post in November, a year earlier than his contract. Glynn said his last days at Massportwill be in November even…
Powers says Wonderland Park Demolition is on Target for Completion by this Winter
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers visited the Wonderland Greyhound Park site Thursday, looking on as workers resumed their demolition of the former greyhound track. “They demolition project is back on target for completion by this winter after a brief delay…
Inaugural Revere Youth Summer Police Academy Finds Common Bonds with Youth
Like most, Revere teen Anthony Toomey has heard police sirens every now and then, and rarely gave it much thought. Now, after spending a week learning everything about the Revere Police, the teenager has a whole new respect for the…
Brian Kelly Retires from Revere Beach DCR Complex
Brian Kelly, the regional coordinator of DCR’s Revere Complex at Revere Beach, retired in July after forty-two years of dedicated service to the Metropolitan District Commission and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. During Brian’s tenure as the Regional Coordinator…
Leone Summer Sports Camp
Camp Counselors Kiana Napolitano and Katie O’Donnell get soaked at the Revere Rec Summer Sports Camp with John Leone.
Row Row Row in Revere
John and Joseph Arrigo, sons of Mayor Arrigo, were determined to hop in the water last Saturday during the annual Row Row Row in Revere, a fundraiser for autism awareness. Although they didn’t make it in this year, they’re ready…
Council Passes Motion by Rotondo to Have State Auditor Review Finances
The Revere City Council voted 10-1 to approve a motion by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo to bring in the state auditor to review the city’s finances in all city departments. Rotondo’s motion was in response to the continuing investigation of the…
