On the television at any given time in the afternoon, one can see cases being tried and adjudicated with no nonsense. Sometimes, in a particular case, the television judge just lays the person out and you cheer. We have been fortunate to have such a judge. Judge Diana Maldonando of the Chelsea District Court...
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On the Educational Front
The news for Revere Public Schools just keeps getting better. Our high school system was just awarded the Nellie Mae Foundation Grant of $450,000 to be given out over the next 20 months. This money will help fund the technology program to “flip” the classroom from boring lectures to “student-centered investigation.” This program could...
Red Sox Nation
Some may say that Red Sox nation starts in Revere. Could there have been a more enthusiastic Red Sox fan than the late Mayor and City Councilor George Colella? On opening day, John Coyne of the Fenway Riggers of Revere coordinated the unfurling of the American Flag with the help of more than 100...
Police Briefs 04-10-2013
MONDAY, APRIL 1 Tricia A. Gullion, 41, of 31 Hillside Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on a charge of shoplifting. TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Maurice Wynn, 26, of Chelsea, was arrested on charges of shoplifting and resisting arrest. Meshach B. Duffy, 32, of 823 North Ave., was arrested on charges of assault...
Sports 04-10-2013
DiCarlo, Palermo pace softball team to win Sabrina Palermo struck out 12 enemy batters and Logan DiCarlo slammed a single, double, and triple for two RBI and a run to lead the Revere High softball team to a 5-4 win at Medford Monday afternoon. “It was a gutsy win,” said RHS head coach Joe...
Obituaries 04-10-2013
Salvatore Zarba Of New Hampshire, formerly of Revere Salvatore Zarba of Hampton, NH, formerly of Revere, died on April 7. Sal was an avid gardener who loved to walk the Beach, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 179 and a former employee of the City of Revere Water Department. The...
Three of the More Popular Jakes in the Department.
Firefighter John Carroll, Fire Capt. Robert DiSalvo and Sr. Deputy Chief Mike Conley stand at attention last Friday morning during their final roll call as Fire Chief Gene Doherty and Mayor Dan Rizzo give them a good-hearted send off. A record crowd of fellow firefighters, retirees, family members and elected officials crowded into the...
An Era Comes to an End
The announcement by Terry and Dick Waugh that they will be closing their family business is an end of an era in the Revere business community. For more than 80 years, a member of the Waugh family has always shown up for work at the family business on the corner of Broadway and Fenno...
The Return of the Piping Plovers
The lumberjacks of the West Coast have the spotted owls and the residents in Capistrano have the Flamingos. In Revere, we now have the annual return of the Piping Plovers and their expanding nesting area at Revere Beach. Every year there seems more of the Beach is fenced off and beach goers are forbidden...
Police Briefs 04-03-2013
MONDAY, MARCH 25 Scott Komorney, 46, of Medford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Gianpaolo M. Cerretani, 21, of Revere, listed as homeless, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Edward Ortiz Vargas, 22, of Chelsea, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Luciano Maldonado, 44, of 11 Calumet St., was arrested on...
RHS Baseball Team Opens Season Friday
The Revere High baseball team will open its season Friday afternoon, hosting non-league foe Cambridge on the high school ballfield. The opening pitch of the 2013 campaign for the local boys of spring is set for 4:00pm. “We’re looking forward to the start of the season,” said RHS head coach Nick Faggas, who is...
Obituaries 04-03-2013
Salvatore ‘Skippy’ D’Addario Proprietor and Founder of “ABBA Medical Supply” of Exeter, NH Salvatore J. “Skippy” D’Addario of New Hampshire, formerly of East Boston and Revere, died unexpectedly on March 27 at the Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH. He had been in declining health for more than a year following a course of kidney dialysis....
Holy Week Masses
Palm Sunday was a busy day at area churches, as the anticipation of Holy Week and Easter weekend was on everyone’s mind.Father George Butera of St. Anthony’s waves the palms and greets the parishioners. Meanwhile, Joseph Bitto plays the part of Jesus in a Passion Play performed by the St. Anthony’s youth group during...
Is There an Alternative?
The meeting by the State Department of Transportation on the ethanol trains coming into our community using the existing commuter rails, certainly was not what the many residents and officials wanted to hear. The state officials basically said that there is very little to be done to stop the project. We know that we...
A Terrible Tragedy
The mauling of a 14 year-old boy by guard dogs is a tragedy for our community. Our prayers go out to the victim who is in the hospital and to his family – the Marchettis. We hope that our city officials will take the time and do their homework in finding a solution so...
Police Briefs 02-27-2013
MONDAY, MARCH 18 Jermaine Kelley, 27, of 179 Constitution Ave., was arrested on charges of assault & battery upon a police officer, disorderly conduct, and making a threat to commit a crime. Christopher L. Kibbitt, 28, of 10 Yeamans St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant and on charges of illegal possession of a...
Healthy Living Program at Revere Karate
Drawing on her own challenges with weight loss and healthy eating, the Revere Karate Academy’s Doreen DiRienzo has put together an innovative, 10-week course to help participants change to healthier behaviors and lifestyles. The program has been dubbed ’10 weeks to a healthier you’ and will include a weekly fitness/cardio workout, nutrition classes and...
Obituaries 02-27-2013
Victor Niles Paananen College Professor, Dean, Author and Political Activist Victor Niles Paananen of Revere died of cancer on March 24 in Cambridge. He was 75 years old. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on Jan. 31, 1938 to Niles and Anni (Iloranta) Paananen, he was a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High in 1956, Harvard University...
Three Cheers for the Moms!
The RHS cheering parents who have long supported their children finally got their turn in the spotlight at Myrtle Beach, SC, this past weekend. The team brought home another victory. Parents: Darryln Beliveau, Michelle Iacoiello, Kelly Capozzi, Lisa Pesce, Janice Russo, Laurie Godino, Gina Derosier, Tracy D’Elia, Michelle Mazza and Coaches Julianne Esposito, Kristina...
Shillelagh Shenanigans
Eileen McCann shows off her authentic Shillelagh from the old country, and indicated she wasn’t afraid to use it if the occasion presented itself. She was one of many seniors that came out last Thursday decked in green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center.
