Month: December 2014

Police Briefs 12-31-2014

NOT SO MERRY ON ENDICOTT Neighbors on Endicott Avenue in Beachmont reported that Christmas morning brought a lot of blinking lights to the street, but not the kind that bring Yuletide cheer. More like the kind that bring people to…

Ring Out The Old….

The New Year always provides us with a time of reflection, both upon the year that has passed and upon the one to come. The opening lines of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem, Ring Out, Wild Bells, sums up what we…

Sports 12-31-2014

RHS sports Roundup Boys basketball team nips Beverly at the buzzer, 75-72 RHS captain Camilo Gomez banked a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Revere High boys basketball team a thrilling and dramatic 75-72 victory over Beverly last Tuesday. Camilo’s…

Obituaries 12-31-2014

Robert Long Of Revere Services were held privately for Robert J. Long of Revere who died after a long illness on Tuesday December 23 at the V. A. Boston Healthcare System – West Roxbury Campus. He was 67 years old.…

Tornado Fund Distribution

Mayor Dan Rizzo (left) presents a check for $2,000 from the Revere Tornado Relief Fund to Richard Cinelli (center) to assist in repairs to his home from the damages caused by the July 28 tornado. Also pictured is Ward 5…

Local Holiday Scenes Meet with Approval

Though many controversies seem to erupt annually during the holiday season over religious displays and observances – particularly with regard to Christmas – Revere’s displays have never sparked any complaints and seem to be in line with a national poll…

Police Briefs 12-24-2014

ROBBERY AT PAUL REVERE A 16-year-old victim was robbed at knifepoint when trying to exchange a PlayStation for money via an Internet meeting. The victim had made contact with the suspect via one of the new sneaker exchange chat groups…

Sports 12-24-2014

RHS sports Roundup  RHS hockey team take Bourne tourney They came. They played. They conquered. (With apologies to Julius Caesar). The Revere High hockey team made their trip to the Cape over the weekend a worthy and worthwhile endeavor with…

Obituaries 12-24-2014

Loretta Ristino 30-Year Employee of Commonwealth of Mass Group Insurance Division; Her Family Was the Center of Her Life Loretta M. (Kehoe) Ristino, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 21 at…

Happy Holidays

East Boston Savings Bank recently held a toys for tots drive at their Squire Road location. Santa picked up the donated toys for Teamsters local 25 and the Marine Corps. Shown with Santa are East Boston Savings Bank employees from left: Louisa…

Powers Likely to Head Council

For the second year in a row, Councillor Jessica Giannino’s effort to lead the Ciy Council as President  appears to have fallen short.  Ward 5 Councilor John Powers has seemingly gathered the necessary six votes to assume the position when…