Although the RHS softball tram dropped its two contests last week to open the season, first year head coach Joe Cicarrello said he saw a lot of good things in the two games. “We have a lot of things to…
Author: Journal Staff
RHS boys track team competes against Danvers
The Revere High boys track team took on Danvers in their season opening meet last week. Souhil Arariche was the top point scorer for Coach Jack Mosko’s Patriots. Souhil took first in the triple jump with a hop, skip, and…
Police Briefs 04-15-2010
Shot taken, not a lot of words given A Shirley Avenue man suffered a gunshot to the right hand last Saturday evening during a family barbecue, but those in attendance weren’t forthcoming with much information. Officers responded to 109 Thornton…
A Great Time – DeLeo packs ’em in
House Speaker Robert DeLeo, a great friend to this city, drew an enormous crowd to his annual fundraiser held in the North End at Joe Tecce’s Restaurant last Thursday evening. Among the crowd was more than a few Revere public…
Strong Partners – The future of Wonderland and Suffolk Downs
We ask our readers to be aware that for longer than a year now Wonderland has become part in parcel of Suffolk Downs through an ownership deal between all the relevant parties. This being the case, Wonderland, we reported last…
Obituaries 04-15-2010
Russell Tillson Retired Boston Police Officer Russell W. Tillson of Plymouth, formerly of Sharon, Boston and Revere, died on April 11. He was 86 years old. Born in Newport, R.I. July 27, 1923, a son of the late James and…
Softball team opens season against Medford
With their pre-season at an end, the Revere High softball team and new head coach Joe Ciccarello were set to open their 2010 campaign yesterday (Tuesday) against former Greater Boston League rival Medford . “The dress rehearsal is over and…
Baseball team taking shape
With their season opener still more than a week away, members of the Revere High baseball team will have plenty of opportunity to impress head coach Joe Ranno as they seek to earn a spot on the varsity for the…
Arrest Report 04-07-2010
MONDAY, MARCH 29 John R. DiBattista, 56, of 38 Larkin St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to operate had been suspended. Daniel L. Palabella, 31, of Winthrop,…
Vote On Tuesday – Senate election is upon us
Ward 6 residents are urged to vote on Tuesday in the special senate election being held to fill the seat vacated by former Senator Anthony Galluccio. The special election offers a number of candidates but the campaign has evolved into…
Gaining Momentum – Casino legislation appears to be a done deal
House Speaker Robert DeLeo’s expanded gambling bill has made it out of the House Committee on Commerce and will be sent to the full House for a vote next week after being reported favorably. This is tantamount to the bill…
Obituaries 04-07-2010
Charles Wilcox Jr. Driver for Stop & Shop Charles F. Wilcox Jr. died unexpectedly at his home on Revere Beach Boulevard on March 17. He was 64 years old. "Charlie" was a former resident of Roslindale and Jamaica Plain and…
Burning sensation – Tanning salons are hardly glowing about federal health care bill’s 10 percent tax
The soft-glow of blue ultraviolet bulbs, the smell of tropical moisturizing lotions and the sounds of peppy pop music all mean business at Revere’s many indoor tanning salons – a thriving core of the city’s small business community. And it’s…
Ciccarello is at the center of the diamond
“Rain, rain, go away,†no doubt is the mantra for the Revere High softball team, under the direction of new head coach Joe Ciccarello, as they prepare to open the 2010 season this Tuesday, April 6, at former Greater Boston…
Seize the Opening – City Hall should be open for business five days a week
Mayor Ambrosino’s desire to re-open city hall on Fridays for a half day is right on the mark. We agree completely with the mayor who is apparently making it a priority. After all, there is something wrong with city hall…
A Greener Revere – The costs are high — but so are the benefits
There is a bit of a debate ongoing about a greener Revere. We are in favor of a greener Revere and of everything green for this city as we transit into the 21st Century. We are not talking about planting…
Arrest Report 03-31-2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 23 John G. Casaletto Jr., 50, of 82 Bradstreet Ave., was arrested on charges of trespassing and illegal possession of a knife in violation of the city ordinance. Wayne C. Edwards Jr., 29, of Providence, R.I., was arrested…
Obituaries 03-31-2010
Norman Ragosta Of Ipswich, formerly of Beachmont Revere Norman A. Ragosta of Birch Lane, Ipswich died on March 27 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston following complications of a home accident. He was 79 years old. Born in…
Health Care For All – But at what cost?
The Democrats celebrated a triumph when the health care reform bill passed Sunday. It was a victory for the 30 million or so Americans who cannot afford to have health insurance. It was also a victory for those who have…
Arrest Report 03-23-2010
MONDAY, MARCH 15 Crystal M. Edwards, 26, of 140 Broadsound Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on charges of shoplifting and providing false identifying information to an arresting officer. Tiffany Ann Edwards, 19, of 140 Broadsound Ave., was…
