Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the owner of a Honey Dew Donut Shop on Squire Road were hoping the Revere City Council would amend the new billboard ordinance to allow electronic billboards in the Squire Road area. Ward 6 Councillor…
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Revere on the Move has a lot to offer Revere on the Move has a lot going on this month. For the first time tomato and pepper plant seedlings are for sale, one for $2 and two for $3. Contact…
‘American Pickers’ Slated to Film in Massachusetts
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Massachusetts! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout your area. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique…
Suffolk County District Attorney Candidates Forum Sparks Debate Among Contenders
A heated discussion between the candidates for Suffolk County District Attorney took place in a packed room at Suffolk University Law School on Thursday, May 3. The event was moderated by Meghan Irons, the social justice reporter at The Boston…
Cummings Foundation Donates Funds to The Community Family
The Community Family is one of 33 local nonprofits awarded a total of $10 million from Cummings Foundation through its new Sustaining Grants program, which provides funding for up to 10 years. Anne Marchetta, executive director, and Marion Dunn, director…
Murphy Appointed to EBSB Board of Directors
Richard J. Gavegnano, President, CEO and Chairman of Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announces the appointment of Joyce A. Murphy to the board of directors for both Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank. Ms.…
City Recognized for Budget Preparation Efficiency
The City of Revere has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for it’s current budget from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). “We are grateful for this recognition,†said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “This is a testament of our current financial…
City Adopts COLA Increase for Retirees
It’s been 22 years since the city Retirement Board gave a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to its members. Monday night the council voted in favor of adjusting the base. The mayor still has to give final approval. “It’s long overdue for…
Santiano-McHatton Appointed to the Conservation Commission
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Beachmont resident Deborah Santiano-McHatton to the Conservation Commission. She has served on numerous committees over the years and has been a fighter against the airplane noise for years, cleaner beaches and a…
Rizzo Resolves Disclosure, Recordkeeping Issues with OCPF
Daniel Rizzo, a Revere city councillor and former mayor, entered into a disposition agreement with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to resolve recordkeeping and reporting issues from 2015 through 2017. To resolve the issues, Rizzo agreed to reduce…
Revere Public Schools Notes
The following are school Notes from around the Revere Public Schools: Beachmont On Wednesday, May 2, a representative from Olivia’s Organics, a local organic vegetable producer came to talk to our students. They discussed the benefits of organic farming, the…
Knights of Columbus News & Notes
1) Community breakfast has resumed each and every Tuesday 7:30—9AM—Come on down have some coffee/ teas and a light bite!!!!!—Open to all 2) The KoFC building is the site of the Mentor Day luncheon , sponsored by East Boston Savings…
Observing Arbor Day at the American Legion Hall
Daveen Arrigo (center, holding Joseph Arrigo) , along with City Councillors, DCR Foresters and various other City of Revere Employees planted two Dogwood Trees on the American Legion lawn on Arbor Day, April 27. With the assistance of DCR and…
Celebrating 100th Birthday
Jennie Mastascusa celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, surrounded dozens of her family and friends.Shown with Mastascusa (seated) are from left: Sofia Forgione from Rep. Robert DeLeo’s office, City Councilor Dan Rizzo and State Rep.…
RYBS Kicks off Season
Revere Youth Baseball/Softball players for the Mets march in the opening day parade on Saturday, April 28.
Zoning Board Approves Variances
The Revere Zoning Board approved several variances for Gate Residential Properties LLC for housing construction at 21 Revere Beach Blvd. and 20-50 Ocean Ave. Damion Zarri, with Gate Residential explained that the two separate projects would create a 200-unit project.…
A Bittersweet Goodbye:NECCO Plant to Close Doors on American Legion Hgwy
One man’s attempt at crowd-funding for a beloved candy company may have fallen short of the May 4 deadline date, but the call for help continues. Just under 100 employees will say goodbye to their jobs this week at NECCO…
Revere High Graduation Set for June 7
Just another hidden consequence to the popularity of the Revere Public Schools and its growing enrollment is getting all of the students and families into and out of Harry Della Russo Stadium for graduation exercises. Supt. Dianne Kelly announced that…
Councillors Voice Concerns Over Clogged Drainage Ditch
After years of maintaining a ditch behind his home, Rocco Falzone finally has some much overdue support for keeping his neighborhood from flooding. Falzone, 78, has lived at 55 Tuscano Drive for 28 years, and for 28 years, he has…
Revere Beach Partnership Announces Revere Beach Kite Festival on May 20
Revere Beach Partnership, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates some of Revere’s best-loved events including the Sand Sculpting Festival and Pumpkin Festival, invites residents to attend the Revere Beach Kite Festival, Sunday, May 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.…
