It was an interesting week at America’s first public beach, first, millions of clams washed onshore early last week and on Friday morning a badly decomposing juvenile humpback whale washed up on the beach near the state police barracks. A…
Author: Sue Woodcock
City Observes Recovery Awareness Month
In honor of Recovery Month, staff of the city’s Substance Use Disorder Initiative Office (SUDI) held a cookout on the lawn of the American Legion and two speakers, who grew up in Revere, shared their stories of recovery and by…
Foul Play Not Suspected in Franklin Ave Fire
Fire officials don’t believe the five-alarm fire at 10 Franklin Ave. on Sept. 16 was suspicious, but they also do not yet have a cause. Fire Chief Chris Bright said the building department would be deciding whether or not to…
Firefighters Off-Duty Time Well Spent
Revere firefighters are always busy, but apparently they have used their off-duty time to add to the firefighting family. For the first time, nine firefighters have become fathers in less than a year. “I think this is a first. We’re…
5-Alarm Fire Guts Franklin Avenue Complex
At first the Revere Fire Department responded to 10 Franklin Ave. it was to respond to an alarm sounding on the fourth floor at 2:08 p.m. Sunday. When firefighters arrived they searched each floor and found a haze floating in…
RCN Gearing Up for Cable Television Option
Residents have been noticing RCN trucks on local streets and special mailers in the mail from RCN. Soon they’ll be able to choose their cable service from Comcast or RCN. RCN obtained its license from the city in the past…
Suffolk Downs Development Talks Continue
After a summer break in August, the Suffolk Downs Advisory Group comprised of local officials and community members, returned to work discussing the future development of Suffolk Downs with HYM Investments, owners and developers of the 161-acre site in Revere…
Revere Beach Memorial Set for Sunday, Sept 16
This Sunday night for an hour people will gather on Revere Beach and remember those lost to the substance use disorder epidemic. The gathering began 12 years ago when a group from the Revere residents set it into motion. People…
Acupuncture for Addiction and More
As an acupuncturist, yogi and mother, Stefanie Finocchio-Durham, of Root & Sky Wellness in East Boston and a Revere resident, believes that Chinese medicine can help people be and feel their best. Acupuncture is a traditional form of Chinese medicine…
Speaker DeLeo Visits Revere Farmers Market to Celebrate Healthy Incentives Program
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robert DeLeo visited the Revere farmers market, 249 Broadway, on Friday to speak with consumers and farmers who have benefitted from the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). HIP doubles the value of purchases of…
The Perfect Marriage:Bianchi’s Pizza Will Move into Renzo
Monday night, the end of the Labor Day weekend, Bianchi’s sold its last slice of thin crust pizza at 322 Revere Beach Boulevard. But don’t shed a tear, Bianchi’s is moving to 381 Revere Beach Boulevard inside Renzo. Here’s the…
Community Teams Up with Price Rite, Feed the Children and Salvation Army
Leaders from Price Rite on Squire Road, Feed the Children, the Salvation Army and local politicians gathered Thursday to hand out food, water and school supplies to 400 families from the area. “Anytime the business community, charitable organizations and the…
Job Fair for Former NECCO Employees Well Attended
Former employees of NECCO and other companies had a chance last Wednesday to visit a job fair held at the Rumney Marsh Academy that was organized by Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo. Businesses like Kettle Cuisine, Kelly’s Roast Beef, TSA and…
Food Trucks Put on Hold
Plans for a pilot program for food trucks on Revere Beach were put on hold last Wednesday by the Licensing Commission so more information can be obtained, including permission from the Department of Energy and Conservation. The commission received a…
NECCO Shuts Its Doors for Good
New England’s oldest continually operating candy-company closed its doors for good last Tuesday, letting its employees back on Friday to retrieve personal items and pick up their last paychecks. At one-time NECCO had 400 employees, but was down to 200…
Suffolk Downs Advisory Board Looks at Possible Traffic Issues
The Suffolk Downs Advisory Board began the discussion of transportation and traffic last Wednesday night at its regular meeting with HYM Investments, owners of the development. With the impact of the proposed development on the area, HYM representative Doug Ganz…
City Clerk Granted Tenure by Governor
Following in the footsteps of other city clerks before her, City Clerk Ashley Melnik has been granted tenure by Gov. Charlie Baker on July 18 when he signed a special act approved by the House of Representatives and by the…
Sand Sculpting Festival Set for Friday Kick Off
The Revere Beach Partnership and sponsors of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival have wowed millions of visitors for the last 14 years to witness some amazing sculptures. And this year will be no exception. With more than 350…
Jewelry Box Owner says Thanks
Tommy Yourawski has finally retired, and he has sold his Broadway shop, The Jewelry Box. Now, he’s content to sit back and relax. For 40 years he was the go-to guy for all your jewelry needs, and he’s appreciative for…
Suffolk Downs Advisory Board Learns About the Ins and Outs of the Project
Members of the Suffolk Downs Advisory Board for the City of Revere have held several meetings, including one last Wednesday night at Suffolk Downs, to learn about all the nuances of the future development at Suffolk Downs. “This presentation is…
