Superintendent David DiBarri has announced the creation of a video by Northeast Metro Tech highlighting the various COVID-19 safety precautions the district has taken to prepare for hybrid learning. The video features Superintendent David DiBarri, Principal Carla Scuzzarella, Assistant Principal…
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Chelsea Curves construction look-ahead through Dec. 12
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. ROUTE 1 TRAFFIC IMPACTS •ROUTE 1 NORTHBOUND: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the right lane. 2…
Revere Receives Generous PPE Donation
Class of 2020 Graduates Continue to Struggle With COVID-19 Disappointments
By Melissa Moore-Randall When schools were closed for two weeks this past March , most Revere High School (RHS) students were thinking about unexpected vacation. However, as weeks turned into months and in-person learning and athletics were cancelled for the…
Arrigo Seeks to Start Public Art Commission
Revere Project Manager Elle Baker appeared at the City Council meeting Monday to speak on behalf of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s request to establish a five-member Public Art Commission. The Council enthusiastically embraced the idea. Baker opened the discussion by terming…
As Holidays Approach, Arrigo Shares Update on Work to Keep Revere Seniors Safe: Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant This Week
Ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, today Mayor Brian M. Arrigo shared positive updates on the work being done to protect the health and safety of Revere seniors, and urged residents to remain vigilant in their actions this week. New…
News Briefs
Revere’s Own Frankie Fannabla Urges Residents to End the Large Gathering “Malarkeyâ€Â In a cry for help, Revere’s own Frankie Fannabla returns, this time at the Revere Suffolk Downs COVID-19 testing site. Fannabla, who became a viral hit in the…
Hill School Updates Revere Public School Committee on Remote Learning Progress
At last week’s Revere Public School Committee meeting, James Hill Elementary School Principal Melissa Lomas said she was excited to present to the committee the work that her 3rd grade team has been doing with regards to remote learning. “This…
Outstanding in His Field: Selevitch Receives Innocence Program’s Investigator Award
Robert Selevitch has had a distinguished career in the field of private investigation for 40 years. He has worked on some of the state’s most high-profile cases. Selevitch was honored in a ceremony on Nov. 17 with the Massachusetts Innocence…
Zonta Club: Of Chelsea & North Shore News & Notes
The Zonta Club of Chelsea has been serving and advocating for women & children locally and internationally through out the years. The Zonta Club was started in Chelsea in 1980 by local professional women with the desire to volunteer and…
Boncore Honored as Legislator of the Year by MAPC
Senator Joe Boncore, Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, was recognized last week by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) as “Legislator of the Year.†The award is given to honor a legislator who has exhibited leadership in promoting…
Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ 10th Annual Ultimate Tailgate Party Brings Together Over 300 Attendees Virtually in Support of Food Rescue
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 10th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party to benefit Lovin’ Spoonfuls (sponsored by Constant Contact, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Whole Foods Market) drew over 300 attendees to celebrate Spoonfuls’ impact over the last year and to generate…
Mascon Medical Donates 400,000 Pieces of PPE to Revere and Chelsea
The Cities of Revere and Chelsea will receive a large donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Mascon Medical to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Revere and Chelsea are among the first cities to receive some of the more…
Ceremony Held for Newly Renovated History Museum and Sonny Myers Park
The eastern corner of Beach Street and Winthrop Avenue – where Sonny Myers Park is situated, with the Revere History Museum right next door – never looked so good. Mayor Brian Arrigo joined Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation’s…
Molly Baldwin, Founder and CEO of Roca, Inc. Receives Prestigious 25th Annual Heinz Award
On Nov. 19, Molly Baldwin was awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Heinz Award in recognition of the founding, leadership and outstanding results of Roca Inc. www.rocainc.org Baldwin is recognized for Roca’s proven work in changing the lives of young people…
Construction Update: HOV Lane on I-93 Southbound in Medford, Somerville Re-Opens
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that effective on Monday, November 23, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 southbound in Medford and Somerville will re-open on weekdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. …
Workers and Riders Rally Together for a Safe Transit System Ahead of MBTA Meeting
Transit riders, workers, and community leaders came together Thursday, Nov. 19, to oppose significant service and job cuts proposed for the MBTA. The rolling demonstration through downtown Boston ended with a rally at the State Transportation Building, and emotional testimonials…
Council Honors Retiring Rep. RoseLee Vincent
The City Council honored one of the city’s most beloved public officials, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, during the Council meeting Monday night. The meeting was held remotely, so Rep. Vincent and her husband, Richard Vincent, watched the award presentation in…
Rising Son: Jaramillo Returns Home to Help City, Mayor Navigate Unprecedented Times
This is a story about a rising Revere role model whose parents came to the United States from Colombia. Juan Diego Jaramillo – who also goes by “JD†– is the son of Vicente and Gladys Jaramillo. His father came…
Ralph DeCicco’s Volunteerism Efforts Powered by MS Challenges
By Melissa Moore-Randall Since the pandemic hit many Revere residents and community leaders have been on the front lines providing assistance to the city’s families. This includes Ralph DeCicco, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Coordinator and Chair of Revere’s Commission…
