School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso held a campaign kickoff fundraiser Aug. 31 at Las Delicias Colombianas on Shirley Avenue. Revere’s popular State Rep. Jessica Giannino delivered an enthusiastic introductory speech and message of support for Monterroso, giving the candidate a…
Guns Are Now The Leading Killer Of America’s Children
It used to be that accidents, primarily car accidents, were the leading cause of death of America’s children between the ages of 1 and 18. But last year for the first time, guns were the #1 cause of death of…
Sports Betting on Phones: 21st Century High Tech Crack
A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
Letter to the Editor
Health Clinic at Wonderland Dear Editor, My name is Brian Averback and I am running for Ward One City Council. Over the last few years we have all been witness to the uncertainty surrounding the Wonderland site. First it was…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Sure Government Works
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Since I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fire fighters, police officers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks…
Guest Op-Ed: Delivering the New High School in a Fiscally Responsible Way: The Facts and the Truth
By Gerry Visconti Without question, a new high school is long overdue. Every member of the City Council, our students, teachers, administrators can all agree. It’s one of the most urgent issues this election. The decisions we make and the…
