Aucella Court resident Norina Colannino turns over her garden to prepare for planting during last week’s warm and sunny weather. She said she has already started her seeds and will be planting tomatoes and Swiss chard this year. She’s lived there for 50 years, since moving over from Eastie. She said the Colannino family...
Each May, the flowering pear trees that now line many of Revere’s roads and developments bloom very distinctly – making them the City’s signature tree. The aesthetically pleasing results are the fruits of City planners over the last 25 years persistently requiring them for each and every project.
MONDAY, MAY 6 Michael T. Aiden, 39, of Reading, was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. David E. Penney, 47, of 376 Ocean Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Jeannette Ashley Hardy, 22, of 80 Park Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Raymond DeFranzo, 21, of 36 Roosevelt St., was arrested...
The Revere High softball team earned a pair of big victories this past week, defeating Northeastern Conference foes Winthrop and Lynn Classical, both of whom are at the top of the standings in the NEC. In addition, the twin wins boosted the Lady Patriots over the .500 mark to 7-6, significantly improving their chances...
Mario Pulicari Worked at Omni Parker House in Boston Mario A. Pulicari of Revere died on May 10. A late employee of the Omni Parker House in Boston, he was the beloved brother of Joseph Pulicari and his wife, Karen of Saugus, Genevieve ‘Jean’ Dacey and her late husband, Robert of Revere and Ronald...
Tuesday evening’s healing Interfaith Vigil on the steps of City Hall featured just about every religion, race and creed coming together in one of the more memorable moments of solidarity in the city’s history. Mayor Dan Rizzo organized elected officials and religious leaders from all faiths to speak and pray for healing from the...
Two men took advantage of the warm morning temperatures on Tuesday to do some martial arts training on Revere Beach. Temperatures were warm and inviting on Tuesday, but it is expected to rain and turn colder this week.
The owners of former B&B Cyber Café at the Bell Circle shopping center were indicted Monday, along with their corporation, on charges of operating an illegal slot parlor. “We allege that this business was a front for an illegal gambling operation,” AG Martha Coakley said. “These defendants allegedly violated state gambling laws intended to...
As host cities to a gaming applicant, our focus has always been clear: hiring locally is a mayoral priority. Over the past several weeks, we have worked together to outline an aggressive approach that will secure local job opportunities within both the East Boston and Revere host communities. For 78 years Suffolk Downs has...
Whenever the name of Richie Clayman came up in a conversation, the phrase you always heard in reference to him was, “What a great guy.” For those of a certain age and milieu, there was no higher tribute. Richie Clayman was a Baby Boomer who bridged the old and the new. He both understood...
MONDAY, APRIL 29 Yaritza Victorino, 23, of Mattapan, was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Michael E. Doody, 44, of 72 Dehon St., was arrested on charges of breaking & entering...
The Revere High boys track team rolled to two more victories this past week, easily handling Beverly, 96-40, and Salem, 88-48, to improve to 6-0 on the season. The Patriots now will face Peabody Tuesday in a showdown for the championship of the Large Division of the Northeastern Conference. In the Beverly meet (full...
Phillip Antonucci, Jr. Lynn School Teacher Phillip D. Antonucci, Jr. of Revere died on May 4. He was 64 years old. Born in Malden and a teacher in the Lynn School System, he was the beloved husband of Diane (Delaney) Antonucci of Revere; devoted father of Kimberly M. Colon of Chelsea and Phillip D....
RHS senior-AKA Magilla Gorilla waves down cars on Broadway for the RHS Class of 2013 Senior Car Wash this past weekend.
Last Friday the East Boston Savings Bank celebrated 165 years in business with neighborhood-wide celebrations at all bank branches in Revere. The events included promotions, raffle and a IPad give-a-way. “East Boston Savings Bank owes its success over the past 165 years to the exceptional loyalty of our customers and the hard work of...
School Committee woman Carol Tye auctions off a Boston Strong collage at the RLL teleathon this past weekend.
Mayor Dan Rizzo has invited all residents to an Interfaith Service and candlelight vigil for the victims, families, and responders of the Boston Marathon tragedy. All residents are encouraged to attend and come together as a community to reflect on the events of the week of April 15th. The vigil will take place on...
We would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who took time on Saturday to participate in the third annual “ Revere Shines” neighborhood cleanup. The weather was perfect, which led to more people helping out this year. Coming from every ward in the City, volunteer residents spent most of the morning cleaning parks,...
Boys track team enjoys banner week The Revere High boys track team continued to excel and move onwards toward greater heights this past week. At Sunday’s MSTCA D-1 State Relays, the 4 x 200 quartet of Joey Ritchie, Bobby Rose, Johnny Lopes, and Karim Sahila set a new school record with a time of...
William Bishop Past Grand Knight of Chelsea K of C William F. Bishop of Chelsea died on April 28 at the Golden Living Center-Dexter House in Malden after a courageous nine month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old. Born in Boston and a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1968,...
