The Election Department has officially received a complaint from an unnamed person concerning a political sign on the front lawn of Councillor George Rotondo. Election Commissioner Diane Colella confirmed that there has been a complaint and that there have been…
Author: Journal Staff
Caveat Emptor
Nothing like Easter Sunday, pizza ghena and psychedelic mushrooms, but one Revere woman – who was allegedly found driving drunk on a mini-bike last Saturday – had her holiday ruined when a drug dealer hoodwinked her by selling her crack…
Man Stabbed, Woman Arrested
A man bleeding heavily from several stab wounds appeared at the Police Station last Sunday night with a report that he’d been attacked by unknown men. It ended up that the unknown men were actually his girlfriend, a 22-year-old woman…
Revere Man Held in Alleged Beating of 5-year-old Boy
A Revere man was held on $15,000 cash bail Monday as prosecutors detailed the injuries he allegedly inflicted upon his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son last week. Joseph Testa, 28, of 5 Noble St, was formally charged Monday with assault and battery…
Safety concerns
In the wake of a possible sexual assault behind the Paul Revere School earlier this month, Councillors Arthur Guinasso and George Rotondo have called for a community meeting and cooperating with the School Department to bring a safer environment to…
Can’t stay away
After last week’s large drug bust on Yeamans Street, one man apparently was willing to do anything to get to his alleged former source. One of the apartments that was raided as a result of the drug bust had been…
The FBI in Revere – It Remains to be Seen What Visit Really Means
For quite some time – for well over a year – the FBI has been a constant visitor to Revere. There have been obvious, repeated FBI visits to Revere City Hall and to other locations in the city. At city…
A Good Idea – Drive-Through Proposal is Sound
The owner of Honey Dew Donuts has petitioned the city government for a drive-through for its location on Squire Road. Our observation of this request is that it doesn’t vary at all from what presently exists on at least a…
Bagel Bin
On Shirley Avenue, down at the Bagel Bin, the menu has changed and so too have the hours of operation. The restaurant has been entirely redone and it is looking and feeling more welcoming and comfortable than ever before. At…
Ocean Club Sold, Again
The Ocean Club property at the crescent of Revere Beach was sold at auction, again, last week for $1.7 million. This was the former property of developer Steve Fustolo, a great guy who came along just as the market was…
Big Meeting on Health Insurance
Revere was the host last Friday of a meeting of municipal and school leaders a well as community leaders who are calling on legislators to vote for Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo’s municipal health insurance reform proposal, which was…
Sports 04-28-2011
The Revere High softball team reeled off three straight victories by convincing margins this past week, accumulating 47 runs in the three contests against Lynn English, Waltham, and Peabody. Last Wednesday’s 15-0 whitewashing of Northeastern Conference rival Lynn English saw…
Track Boys Make it Two Straight Wins
The Revere High boys track team made it two for two thus far this season with a 73-58 win over Beverly last Wednesday. Although Coach Jack Mosko’s Patriots captured first place in only six of the 15 events (Beverly did…
Boy Tennis Team Nets Another Win
The Revere High boys tennis won its second match of the season with a 5-0 whitewashing of Lynn Classical last Thursday in a match played at Winthrop High, which is serving as the home court for the Patriots this season.…
RHS Baseball Team in Action
The RHS baseball team travels to Gloucester (today) Wednesday and hosts Winthrop Friday. The Patriots will host Danvers Monday and Saugus next Wednesday.
Update – Rice pleads not guilty on all charges, tells reporters he was set up by Mayor Ambrosino and the City Auditor
By Seth Daniel Former Library Director Bob Rice Jr. pleaded “not guilty†to 21 counts of larceny, embezzlement and fraud during his arraignment Wednesday, April 6th, in Boston’s Suffolk Superior Court. However, it wasn’t what he said during the 10-minute…
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Dads and daughters, ready for a fun night out? From 6 to 9pm on Saturday, March 26th, you can dress up in your party clothes and join Kelli McBee, Miss Bristol County 2011 for the Miss America Organization, and her…
