The Zoning Board of Appeals has turned down unanimously a request for variances for a proposed development on Revere Beach Boulevard next to the St. George Condominium. A Chara Development of Beverly had applied to the board for front, back,…
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POPBA Holds Board of Directors Holiday Dinner Party
It was a wonderful night for the Point of Pines Beach Association (POPBA). On Dec. 12, Gary Ferragamo, the recently elected president of the POPBA, treated his entire board of directors of the POPBA to a filet mignon dinner in…
Revere Students Achieve Academic Honors:Local Students on Dean’s List at Wentworth
The following local students have made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the fall 2017 semester. * Brendan Dao of Revere * Naomi Torre Cardenas of Revere * Marilyn Urrea of Revere * Naomi Torre Cardenas of…
RHS Students Reflect on Field Trip to Ipswich
The following is a first in a series of monthly columns regarding healthy lifestyle, shared by RHS teacher Andrew Turchon and his class On a mild, fall November morning, 30 students and two teachers from Revere High School traveled…
Sending the Patriots Off to Minnesota
On Sunday, Jan. 21, Revere diehard fans were on hand to support the Patriots big win at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro against the the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pictured are some of those fans, from left, Daniel Muller, freshman at North Shore…
Twin Day at Lincoln School
Mya Constantineau Ariana Chianca, Chloe O’Neil, and Yasabella Leach show off their matchings red LOVE shirts at the Lincoln School Twin Day.
Sen Boncore Appointed Chair of Transportation
By John Lynds With a major international airport, highway, toll plaza and the MBTA Blue Line in his district it made sense for Senate President Harriette Chandler to appoint Sen. Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop), who represents East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, the…
What If Amazon Comes?Local Businesses to be Impacted
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Beachmont Roast Beef has been a mainstay on Winthrop Avenue since 1978, but the current owner only purchased the business two years ago. A few months ago, he was approached by developer Tom O’Brien of HYM…
Arrigo Seeks More Dialogue With Suffolk Downs Developer
By Sue Ellen Woodcock HYM Investments, developers of the former Suffolk Downs site in Beachmont, has been busy making visits to various surrounding communities, sharing its plan, whether or not Amazon makes its new HQ2 in Boston on the former…
News Briefs
Free stickers for removal of damaged items Residents who incurred damage to personal property as a result of flooding that occurred after the Jan. 4 snowstorm can obtain up to eight free stickers for the curbside removal of white goods…
DiBiaso Stuns Everett:Leaves the Tide for Head Coach Position at Catholic Memorial
By Seth Daniel It was over milk and cookies in the president’s office last Monday, Jan. 15, that the workings of a potentially new DiBiaso coaching dynasty began to form on the West Roxbury campus of Catholic Memorial High School…
Revere Students Achieve Academic Honors
SEVERAL STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST AT EMMANUEL In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named nearly 700 students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students…
See, Test, and Treat – Free Health Screenings for Women on Mar. 3
Join Cambridge Health Alliance on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., for See, Test & Treat – a free day of women’s health screenings at Cambridge Hospital (1493 Cambridge St.) The program features same-day test results, diagnoses…
Medical Marijuana Clinic Opens in Sullivan Sq
By Seth Daniel The first medical marijuana dispensary in the Lower Mystic region has opened its doors in Sullivan Square on Broadway, Somerville, and operators of the clinic, Revolutionary Clinics, said last week they are seeing many new patients and…
Licensing Commission May Seek Use of Plastic Cups at Squire Lounge
By Sue Ellen Woodcock After a nasty incident that resulted in a police officer getting whacked on the head with beer bottle, the Squire Lounge may have to rethink whether or not they serve drinks in glass or plastic cups.…
New Officers Elected at Jack Satter House
The residents Jack Satter House elected new tenant association officers for the coming year. In the photo above, outgoing First Vice President and Second Vice President Judy Manteca and Barbara Slayton (left) gives outgoing president Joe Young a token of…
Coming to a TV Near You:Hollywood Hits Revere Beach for a New Pilot Program
Photos and Story by Sue Woodcock Film crews descended on Revere Beach Boulevard and Bill Ash’s Lounge at the end of last week. Crews were filming a television pilot for Showtime called, “City on the Hill†and a scene called…
State Awards $225K Grant for Repairs at Gibson Park
This week, Mayor Brian M. Arrigo was informed that the City of Revere will receive $225,556 in state grant money focusing on improvements to Gibson Park. The grant, administered through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA), will…
Jake the Turkey Relocated to Carver
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Moving to the country may be a dream for some every once in a while, and one of Revere’s beloved citizens, has indeed moved to the country. It was a tough decision, but it had to…
News Briefs
REVERE REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE TO MEET ON FEB. 8 The Revere Republican City Committee will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the American Legion on Broadway next to city hall. This official meeting is held every four…
