By Stephen Quigley Just when one thought that there would be a respite on election speculation for at least two months, on Wednesday morning, before the ballots were certified, rumors were already swirling from the Bagel Bin on Shirley Avenue…
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Shop in Revere on Small Business Saturday, Nov 25
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s easy to name off big box stores, but it’s the small businesses thriving to keep Revere moving that people remember for years to come. On this year’s Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Saturday,…
MBTA Revisits Blue-Line/Red-Line Connector
By John Lynds Significant development in East Boston, Revere and along the MBTA Blue Line corridor has the MBTA re-examining the stalled Blue-Line/Red-Line Connector. At an October 30 MBTA board meeting, board chairman Joseph Aiello asked agency staff for an…
MassDot Working on New Toll-Plaza Reconfiguration
By John Lynds It’s no secret that traffic in East Boston has gotten worse, not better as a result of MassDOT’s All Electronic Tolling (AET) program that removed the toll booths from the mouth of the Sumner Tunnel. The removal…
A Look Through the Graveyard: Council Motions that Didn’t Make the Cut
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Revere city councillors file hundreds of motions each year. They are often sent to sub-committees, then travel back to the council and if they are lucky they go to the mayor’s office for a signature and…
Joseph Festa Offers to City Land Donation on Douglas St
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Joseph A. Festa Jr. has been a contractor much of his life, but he’s also a strong proponent of open space and conservation. This year, he is seeking to donate to the city three parcels of…
Board Approves Plans for New Beach Hotel
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Plans for a new hotel on Revere Beach Boulevard have been approved by the Conservation Commission during its recent meeting. The eight story, 175-room hotel which includes an 80-seat restaurant is being pitched by JBX Developers…
Husband Arraigned on Murder Charge in Alleged Homicide
A Revere man remains held without bail following his arraignment on an indictment charging him with first-degree murder in the homicide of his wife, 30-year-old Vanessa MacCormack, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said. Andrew MacCormack, 29, is accused…
Councillor Seeks Meetings with HYM Developers
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor George Rotondo wants Suffolk Downs developers to appear in front of the council and update the residents on their plans. Rotondo filed a late motion Monday night asking for HYM Investments, the owners and developers…
Iovanna Sworn in as ACPO at Chelsea Court
On Nov. 3, Jessica Iovanna and Frank Russo were sworn in as assistant chief probation officers (ACPO) by First Justice Matthew Nestor at the Chelsea District Court. Court personnel, community leaders, and family and friends joined in to celebrate the…
Revere School Holds Veterans Day Program
Bronze Star recipient Marc Silvestri, now the Veterans Services Officer for Revere, is swarmed by Paul Revere School students on Thursday, Nov. 2, after an emotional presentation by the students to thank him for his service. Silvestri was the guest…
Incumbents Cruise to Victory in Election:Rizzo Tops Council Race; Giannino, Morabito, Rotondo, and Zambuto Returned
By Cary Shuman Former Revere mayor Dan Rizzo made a triumphant return to electoral politics, topping the ticket in a field of 12 candidates in the councillor-at-large election Tuesday. Rizzo showed strength across the city in receiving 3,878 votes, edging…
Powers,Guinasso Re-Elected as Ward Councillors
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso and Ward 5 Councillor John Powers survived challenges from political newcomers. Guinasso, who is entering his 30th year on the council, staved off a challenge from Anthony Cogliandro in Ward 3…
Keep on Smiling:Annese Dental Continues 60-Year Tradition in Revere
By Cary Shuman When Dr. Amelio Annese put out his shingle in 1957 after completing his service in the U.S. Navy and graduating from Tufts University and Tufts Dental School, he might not have known at the time that he…
Tye,Ferrante,Rizzo,Gravellese,Sannella Re-Elected; Visconti Takes Open School Committee Seat
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Once again former School Superintendent Carol Tye topped the ticket in the School Committee race on Tuesday. Tye pulled in 3,613 votes in the election to fill one of the six elected seats on the committee.…
Veterans Day Program Events Listed
The Revere Veterans Committee in cooperation with Mayor Brian Arrigo will conduct their annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington Street, Revere at 5:00 p.m. on behalf of the Veterans of…
Voters Approve Question 1
Revere voters overwhelming approved Ballot Question 1 by a vote of 4543 to 1,398 in Tuesday’s election. The approval would give a tax break of about $450 to about 1,000 senior citizens who want to stay in their homes. The…
Halloween Festivities 2017 in Revere
In the top photo, this group gets ready to go out trick or treating. In the bottom phto Mathew and Desiree Bender are shown with their children Mathew Jr. and Gigi.
Voters Head to Polls Tuesday
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, they’ll be confronted with a local ballot question and choices for all offices except for Mayor. Also, this year voters will be casting their votes on…
Domestic Violence Awareness at City Hall
By Sue Ellen Woodcock As part of domestic violence awareness month, Mayor Brian Arrigo turned the steps of city hall into a place overflowing with information and support for domestic violence victims last Wednesday. Domestic violence has been a concern…
