News of recent deaths from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) from around the state have heightened awareness of the mosquito-borne illness. But it has not prompted area officials to do any additional mosquito spraying other than originally scheduled. The Suffolk County…
Author: Sue Woodcock
Giorgio Family Makes Freshness a Top Priority
It’s all about the flour – it’s organic. And the ricotta cheese for ravioli is organic. To top it off, everything is fresh. Best of all, it’s all fresh at Durum artisan fresh pasta, 427 Eastern Ave., in Lynn, owned…
Ballot Positions Set and Ready in Revere
Signatures are certified and ballot positions are in place for the November 5, 2019 municipal election. The last day to file withdrawal was Sept. 16. Voter registration continues on in the city clerk’s office until 8 p.m. on Oct. 16…
Licensing Commission Holds Four Hearings at September Meeting
The Licensing Commission held four hearings on everything from parking to the proper operation of a convenience store during its meeting on Sept. 18. First on the agenda, the commission placed on file a complaint about motorcycle noise a couple…
Revere Roadways Highlighted in State Transportation Report
MassDOT released a comprehensive 172-page traffic congestion report on Thursday for the state and the several major arteries, which flow through Revere. “Massachusetts has reached a tipping point with respect to congestion,†Stephanie Pollack, Transportation Secretary for the Baker administration,…
Mosquitos : Not Too Bad But They’re There
Compared to last year, the number of pesky mosquitos is down but the diseases they carry are still a concern, and that’s why Northeast Mosquito Control has been spraying as requested in Revere, Winthrop and Lynn. Kim Foss, an entomologist…
MWRA Advisory Board Seeks to Stop Cable Charge
The MWRA Advisory Board is calling upon state officials to protect ratepayers against a $150 million charge to move a cross-harbor cable owned and operated by Eversource and its subsidiary Harbor Electric Energy Company (HEEC). The sole customer for HEEC…
State Police Air Wing Visits Revere Youth Academy
Children in the Revere Police Youth Academy have been having a great summer. The highlight for many included a visit from the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing Tuesday morning on the Revere High School baseball field. Youths and adults watched…
Bocce on the Beach Hits the Sand Aug. 10
One of Revere’s favorite sports event returns to the Revere Beach this Saturday morning – Bocce on the Beach. “This is the 11th year of Bocce on the Beach,†said Bob Upton, chairman of the bocce committee. The event is…
City Still Coping with Tornado Damages Five Years Later
Five years after Revere’s infamous tornado on the morning of July 28, 2014, the city is still making repairs. The EF-2 tornado had estimated peak winds of 100 to 120 mph. It cut a two-mile path in the Broadway area.…
Fire Origin Still Undetermined at Bagel Bin
The cause of the four-alarm fire at the Bagel Bin last week has been listed as undetermined by the Revere and state fire investigation unit. “The origin of the fire is believed to have been in a void space between…
Bagel Bin Goes up in Flames Early Tuesday Morning
Firefighters battled flames and heat on Shirley Avenue at one of the most iconic restaurants in Revere – The Bagel Bin. The call came in around 11:38 p.m. on Monday and soon turned to four alarms as firefighters worked through…
President of RBP Pleased With Event
Five years ago, Jeffrey Turco, became part of the Revere Beach Partnership (RBP), known not only for putting on the Sand Sculpture Contest (the third largest event in the Commonwealth), but other activities that highlight America’s First Public Beach. “There…
State Police Horses Grace Sand Sculpture Festival
The Massachusetts State Police have made them fully sworn troopers, complete with badges. They are also one of the best public relations arms the organization has – horses and mounted troopers. During the summer they rotate around Department of Conservation…
Close to One Million Visitors are Expected at Sand Sculpting Festival This Weekend
The Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach that just keeps growing every year is expected to attract almost one million visitors over the three day-long event under predicted perfect summer skies. This year’s Festival is set for July 26-28 and…
Developer Likes Shirley Ave. Area
The next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will feature requests for two properties to be constructed by the same developer, Jamie Russo, who has had projects in for the Shirley Avenue area. The first request by Eastern Equity Partners LLC,…
Bobby McKenna Rescues Switchbox After Vandalism
When life gives you lemons, it’s time to make lemonade and that’s what artist and Marine veteran Bobby McKenna did when one of his pieces of art – an intricately designed switchbox at Washington and Sargent streets – was tagged…
Sand Sculpting Festival Returns to Beach July 26 Through 28
American’s First Beach is an appropriate landing pad for the 2019 Revere Beach Partnership’s 16th International Sand Sculpting Festival with an overall theme of the 50th landing on the moon by Apollo 11. “This year’s theme is the 50th anniversary…
Hard Work Pays Off : Vanessa Biasella Returns to College for Master’s Degree
Not everyone takes the conventional road to advanced education, but one Revere woman did and is now hoping to make it back to the school system that she graduated from – this time as a teacher. At 42 years-old, the…
Farmers’ Market Set to Begin on July 12
The Grand Opening of the Revere’s Farmers’ Market will take place Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. with a special ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. to mark the fifth year of the market’s existence on the American Legion lawn…
