The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, March 29, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. Chairman Michael G. Tucker and fellow members James O’Brien, Aklog Limeneh, and Arthur…
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Councillor Morabito announces run for Mayor
Revere Councilor at Large Steven Morabito has announced that he is a candidate for the office of Mayor in the upcoming election. The following is his statement: “Friends and Residents of Revere, First, I would like to thank you, the people of…
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DA Hayden announces community forums in Revere and Dorchester Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden and members of his transition team and Community Engagement Unit will hold community forums in Revere and Dorchester in April, the office announced today. The Revere…
Council approves funding for Liberty Park upgrades
By Adam Swift The kids in North Revere will have something to shout about, thanks to plans to renovate Liberty Park. Monday night, the City Council approved the appropriation of $137,000 in Community Improvement Trust Fund money for improvements to…
Council denounces homophobic comments made by Saugus selectman
By Adam Swift The City Council is making its displeasure known with the actions of a Saugus Selectman. Last week, the council approved a motion introduced by councillors Steven Morabito and Marc Silvestri asking the city clerk to draft a…
Revere High School to perform its first musical in 30 years
By Melissa Moore-Randall Under the direction of Revere High School Theatre teacher Kristina Menissian, RHS students will perform their first musical in 30 years on April 12th and 13th. The musical, Menissian, who previously taught drama at SBA for 15…
Revere Boxing Club assists in Red Sox Opening Day prep
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere Boxing Outreach & Private Jewell Boxing Club from Lynn were invited to visit historic Fenway Park last week to assist with Opening Day ceremony preparations. This included the rolling of the United States flag that hangs…
Conflicting statements surround arts center at Beachmont Fire Station
By Adam Swift Mayor Brian Arrigo stated clearly on Tuesday afternoon that a proposal to turn the vacant Beachmont Fire Station into an arts and community center is still on saying , “Over the last eight years, my administration’s goal…
Emily Sweeney discusses her book ‘Gangland Boston’ at West End Museum
Story by Marianne Salza Boston Globe reporter, Emily Sweeney, discussed her book, “Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime,†on March 23, at The HUB50 Community Room, Boston. The Dorchester resident shared fraudulent and violent stories…
NSCC Dean touts benefits of Early College program
By Adam Swift Revere High School’s inclusion in the state’s expanded Early College Program will be a boon for the city’s students, as well as for North Shore Community College, according to Walter Stone, the new dean of the program…
Hill School Celebrates 20 Years of Drama Club
By Melissa Moore-Randall Theater productions are alive and well in Revere Public Schools. After a three year hiatus, due to the Covid 10 pandemic, many of the city’s schools drama programs are back in production. Susan B. Anthony Middle School,…
Council Narrowly Votes To Request Reconsideration of Existing Revere High School Site for New Building
By Adam Swift The latest round in the drama of building a new Revere High School took place at Monday night’s City Council meeting, with the council voting to request that the current high school site be considered the preferred…
Revere Police Sargent Chris Giannino Honored
Human Rights Comm. Adopts Its Vision
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, March 9, via Zoom. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, and Rachid Moukhabir were in…
Council Wants State To Provide Some Mitigation During Tunnel Work Closure
By Adam Swift With the Sumner Tunnel slated to close for a big portion of the summer for reconstruction, some City Councillors would like to see the state’s transportation department provide some relief for local commuters on the Tobin Bridge.…
ConsComm Rejects Application for Duplexes at 6 and14 Beverly St.
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, March 1, in the City Council Chambers. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Robert Cassidy, and Nicholas Rudolph were on hand for the…
Council Approves Additional Funding for New Point of Pines Fire Station
By Adam Swift The City Council unanimously supported a $6.4 million loan order that will allow construction of the long-awaited new Point of Pines Fire Station to get underway. The council initially approved a $9.2 million loan for the fire…
Clark Highlights Riverside Climate Resiliency Project
Congresswoman Katherine Clark received a warm welcome from Mayor Brian Arrigo, state and city officials, and Point of Pines residents for a visit that highlighted the Riverside Climate Resiliency Project. Clark, the current Democratic Whip after serving as Assistant Speaker…
Revere Police and Fire Departments Hold Swearing In Ceremonies
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Officials To Meet on Zero Carbon
By Adam Swift Revere, Chelsea, and Winthrop are in the midst of creating a Zero Carbon Action Plan for the region through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). The two organizations…
