Month: September 2015

Remembering Those Who Died

Hundreds held candles to remember those lost to addiction during the 9th Annual Revere Beach Memorial on Sunday, Sept. 20. Jaliyah Harris (front right) holds a candle to remember her grandfather, Michael Spinelli, who died in April 2014 at the…

No Ruling Yet on Casino Lawsuit

A judge in Suffolk Superior Court heard several arguments Tuesday afternoon on multiple lawsuits against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) regarding the Wynn casino license. Despite all of the discussion, Judge Janet Sanders did not make a decision. “I have…

Columbus Day Parade Plans are Going Well

The Columbus Day Parade promises to be outstanding this year with bands, youth groups, veteran’s groups, sheriff’s department, the US Air Force honor guard and more. Organizer Debbie West said 170 tickets have been sold for the breakfast on Sunday,…

Police Briefs 09-23-2015

House Breaks: (2) Ocean Avenue (2) Commercial Breaks: (1) Squire Road – Uno’s Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (9) *Madison Street; *High Street – Motorcycle; Beach Street (plate); *Emanuel Street; Charger Street – Greater Boston Indoor; *Atlantic Avenue; *Campbell Avenue; *Fenno/Borden; and…

Letters to the Editor

Seniors Lucky to Have Mayor Rizzo Dear Editor: Recently I met with several senior center directors from communities near Revere. We gather every couple of months to discuss senior issues, compare notes, and brainstorm in order to share new and…

Campaigns Are Underway

Any one who has traveled down Broadway in recent days knows that the campaigns for elected office have begun and the excitement is building toward the general election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Candidates in the mayoral, city…

Lending a Hand in Competition

It’s the kind of thing one sees on television – usually acted out by actors in a sentimental nod to the human bond. The athlete helping the other athlete at the cost of their performance; a handicapped athlete lending a…

Sports 09-23-2015

RhS sports Roundup RHS football team beats Chelsea in romp; at Lynn Classical Friday The Revere High football team rolled to its second victory in as many outings with a 41-0 triumph over Chelsea Friday evening at Harry Della Russo…

Obituaries 09-23-2015

Thomas Hill, Sr. Founder of Hill Insurance Agency; active in many organizatons, member of one of Revere’s oldest families Thomas L. Hill, Sr., a life long resident of Revere, died following a long confinement at the Leonard Florence Center for…

Beach Memorial on Sunday Night

When Rachel Harrington’s ex-husband died of a drug overdose this past Mother’s Day, it was but one more heartbreak to add to many others that had occurred over the years as he – and other family members – struggled with…

Police Briefs 09-16-2015

House Breaks: (4) Unity Avenue; Dehon Street; Broadway; and Lincoln Street. Commercial Breaks: (0) Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (8) *Thornton Street; *Abruzzi Street; *VFW Parkway – Select; *North Shore Road; *Hutchinson Street; Arlington Avenue; Endicott Avenue; and *Dehon Street. Motor Vehicle…

Letters to the Editor

We must take a look att new residential construction Dear Editor: Now more than ever we need to take a serious look at the explosion of
residential construction in the City of Revere. Additionally, I feel a
 need to impose a…