Month: January 2012

Big Brothers Program Flourishing in Revere

When Big Brother volunteer Joe Butler asked his Little Brother Michael Rivera, of Revere, about Kelly’s on Revere Beach, Rivera looked at him with a puzzled expression. “What’s Kelly’s?” he asked. Without another word, Butler, 28, gave his Little Brother…

Police Briefs

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17  Anthony S. Nicholes, 41, of 124 Crescent Ave., was arrested on a charge of making a threat to commit a crime. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19  Jason C. Bailey, 33, of Mattapan, was arrested on charges of malicious destruction…

The Right to Speak

The right to speak before the Revere city council every week at the beginning of the meeting has been institutionalized over the years since its inception. That right for anyone in this city to speak for 3 minutes before the…

The Licensing Board

Something should be done to facilitate the issuance of a common victualer license for the new Papa John’s Pizza operation on American Legion Highway. The location opened with some fanfare last week and has now been shut because the manager…

Sports 01-25-2012

Boys Track Team Runs Past Gloucester The Revere High boys indoor track team swept the shotput and the 50 yard dash and took six of nine individual events en route to claiming a 47-39 win over Gloucester last week. Omar…

Obituaries 01-25-2012

Sister Lucy Leonard SND Educator Sister Lucy Leonard, SND died in Worcester on January 23. She was 91 years old and was with the Sisters of Notre Dame for 72 years. Born in Somerville, daughter of Jeremiah and Lucille (Johnson)…

The Patriots

Many, many people in this city were absolutely delighted by the Patriot’s commanding victory over the Broncos in last week’s quarter final game. If you are a Patriot’s fan, then you are feeling that this is the year the Pats…

Police Briefs 01-18-2012

Monday, Jan. 9  Terry Carter, 24, of 566 Beach St, was charged with armed robbery. Angel Luis Ortiz, 43, of Lynn, was charged with receiving stolen property $250 or more. Ruben Valez, 53, of Lynn, was charged with receiving stolen…

Obituaries 01-18-2012

Antonetta DiNocco Almy’s Retiree Antonetta A. (Venezia) DiNocco of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on January 14 following a six and a half year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 89 years old. Mrs. DiNocco was born in Avelli,…