Mayor Dan Rizzo (right) and Brigadier General Thomas Sellars place the wreath in memory of those from Revere who have died in the nation’s wars.
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Putting on Your Dancing Shoes
Following the leader is Revere’s Marie Giacobbe and Gloria Hurley at the annual Reinstein Senior Prom held on May 23 at the Beachmont VFW.
AD Hart Addresses Concerns over RHS Basketball Coach
It’s rare that a coaching change at Revere High School (RHS) spills its way into the local political scene, but recently when popular Mail Carrier Rick Hayes was replaced as the head coach of the boy’s basketball team after six…
Sen. Petruccelli Blocks Ethanol Proposal Here
Senator Anthony Petruccelli, with help from Senators Sal DiDomenico and Patricia Jehlen, added language last week during a late night session to amend the state’s Chapter 91 law. The amendment’s language would block Global Oil’s proposal to bring 1.8 million…
Lights, Camera Action at RHS
The halls of Revere High School (RHS) have become a movie set. And more often than not, the culprits behind what has become a filming frenzy at the high school is the new Media Club – which just last week…
Over the Rainbow
Two kites fly high at Revere’s annual Kite Festival held on Revere Beach this past Sunday.
Who Will Be Revere’s Biggest Loser?
Lines formed around the Planet Fitness with contestants in hopes that they would be picked for this season’s Biggest Loser.
Pay Raises Still Stalled at Council
City Councillors and Mayor Dan Rizzo continued their pointed discussions on Monday about substantial raises that have been requested for three non-union City Hall employees. Last week, Rizzo submitted a late communication calling for an ordinance change that would give…
Memorial Day 2013: A Time for Even Soldiers to Cry
There are no tears on the warpath. In fact, soldiers aren’t allowed to cry or mourn in the slightest for their fallen fellow warriors for fear that it may compromise their mission or disturb their mental focus. That’s a pretty…
Councillors in Favor of Elderly Housing at Fenno’s Corner
A new project to demolish the old, historic Reardon’s Pub building on Fenno’s Corner and replace it with a five-story elderly housing building was greeted with enthusiasm and relief by city councillors and several area seniors. “This is a long…
Local Police and Firefighters Earn Praise for Saving Man’s Life
Several Revere Police Officers and Firefighters are being singled out this week for a miraculous lifesaving effort on Broadway last Wednesday afternoon, May 15th, on a young man who was in the clutches of death from a heroin overdose. The…
It’s Plantin’ Time
Aucella Court resident Norina Colannino turns over her garden to prepare for planting during last week’s warm and sunny weather. She said she has already started her seeds and will be planting tomatoes and Swiss chard this year. She’s lived…
City’s Signature Tree
Each May, the flowering pear trees that now line many of Revere’s roads and developments bloom very distinctly – making them the City’s signature tree. The aesthetically pleasing results are the fruits of City planners over the last 25 years…
Rizzo to Wynn:’No Thank You’
Wynn Resorts is known for palatial entrances to its resort properties and warm welcomes for its guests, but it will get none of that red carpet treatment from Revere. Mayor Dan Rizzo said the company hasn’t contacted him about negotiating…
Time Limits for Public Housing Units Under Consideration
All over the country, public housing officials agree that many of their residents often suffer from a feeling of entitlement that leads to generations of family members residing in public housing and blocking the way for other needy families who…
Candidates Pull Nomination Papers
As people began to pull papers this week for the City Election season, two seasoned challengers have emerged in the Councillor-at-large race, and a Ward 5 primary election looks to be all but certain. Nomination papers became available at City…
Proposed Pay Raises Causes Concerns
“Blindsided†was the word most commonly used by City Councillors Monday evening when describing a last-minute communication from Mayor Dan Rizzo that sought to change the City’s salary ordinance so four non-union department heads could gain significant salary increases. In…
Interfaith Vigil
Tuesday evening’s healing Interfaith Vigil on the steps of City Hall featured just about every religion, race and creed coming together in one of the more memorable moments of solidarity in the city’s history. Mayor Dan Rizzo organized elected officials…
Everyone’s Friend: Attorney Richard I. Clayman is Remembered Fondly
Revere residents joined many others in filling to capacity Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea Monday for the funeral services of Richard I. Clayman, a noted local attorney who died on May 1. He was 65. The gathering was so immense that…
Kung Fu Fighting
Two men took advantage of the warm morning temperatures on Tuesday to do some martial arts training on Revere Beach. Temperatures were warm and inviting on Tuesday, but it is expected to rain and turn colder this week.