Census Bureau serving Melrose to open Nov 10, 2009
The Medford Local Census Office, under the management of Kathleen Deshields, will spearhead the Census Bureau s data collection operations in the Melrose area, as well as Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Watertown, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn. For more information, call or e-mail Alexandra Barker at the Boston Regional Census Center at 617-223-3610 or. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
No Mands Land: Sweet, sweet revenge Nov 9, 2009
NECCO (New England Confection Company), the famous regional confection company, now based in Revere, was spotted only once: a half-opened half-roll of its historic wafers in such bad shape (soggy wafers) they had to be immediately jettisoned. There was, again this year, as noted earlier, one lonely bag of Utz Halloween Pretzels. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Insider’s guide to Logan: Getting there Nov 8, 2009
Peabody Pick up Route 107 in Salem or Lynn and take it south to Route 60 to connect with Route 1A in Revere ... Follow 1 South all the way to the Northgate Rotary near the Revere cinemas. (Boston Globe)
Celebrating Precious Memories: Local bridal shop marks 20 years by expanding and renovating Nov 7, 2009
Doherty, who is from Revere, opened the shop with her mother in 1989. She said she and her mother were very passionate about opening up the store. (Malden Observer, MA)
Ask the pilot Nov 7, 2009
Last Thursday night, while I was at work on an earlier draft of this very column, my mother suffered a brain aneurism and cardiac arrest at her home in Revere, Mass ... The scripts were wry and irreverent but never obnoxious. (Salon)
2 Mass. men convicted of running prostitution ring Nov 7, 2009
Authorities say Darryl Tavares of Revere and Eddie Jones of Boston were convicted in U.S. District Court on Friday. Prosecutors had previously said the 26-year-olds were members of a Boston-based group that operated from 2001 to 2005 in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania. (Concord Monitor)
MILESTONE: Malden teen receives state police award Nov 7, 2009
On the afternoon of July 3, 2009, the Massachusetts State Police Revere Barracks received a report that a person had suffered a possible heart attack at the Department of Conservation and Recreation bathhouse on Revere Beach Boulevard. Trooper John B. Sullivan assisted the lifeguards in performing CPR until ambulance personnel arrived and transported the woman to a local hospital, where she recovered fully. (Malden Observer, MA)
Medford Police Log: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2009 Nov 6, 2009
1:18 p.m., Revere Beach Parkway, larceny. 3:12 p.m., Strathmore Road, domestic. (Medford Transcript, MA)
MARSHFIELD EDITORIAL: Brave hearts, strong arms Nov 5, 2009
On Veterans Day, we revere those who gave their lives in defense of our nation in all wars. When the sound of Taps echoes through the sky this Veterans Day, the notes will be both a reverent goodbye and a tearful blessing to our servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country ... We also revere the men and women, strong and sure as arrows, who currently fight the eternal fight on foreign soil. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Nov 5, 2009
The Statehouse and other state and local government buildings in Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are closed each year on both dates. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Arlington Catholic Roundup: Cougar volleyball opens tourney in Reading Nov 5, 2009
D'Entremont, with Carolyn Smith (Medford) assisting, scored the third goal while Arianna DiOrio (Revere) had the fourth one with co-captain Laura Maunsell (Medford) assisting. In the second half, Teresa Busiek (Arlington) scored her first goal of the season while freshman Laura Kalton (Somerville) had the final goal assisted by Alex Noonan (Burlington). (Arlington Advocate, MA)
2 gifts to Amherst College total $125m Nov 4, 2009
On Monday at about 10 p.m., a 19-year-old Revere woman was standing at a Copley station platform when she felt someone inappropriately touch her, according to a police report. A man standing nearby told the startled woman, I did it, and I liked it, police said. (Boston Globe)
Mass. officers honored for valor at Hanna Awards Nov 3, 2009
The list included 15 Boston police officers, four Brockton officers, and two officers from Springfield and Revere ... In addition to the two Brockton officers, five other officers received the Medal of Honor, including Revere police Officer James R. Rose. (Boston Globe)
Eddys Place to hold grand opening on Nov. 7 Nov 1, 2009
The owner of Nick s Place, Christopher Alexandrou approached Balla with an offer to purchase one of his other restaurants, located in Revere, also called Nick s Place. Seeing the opportunity, Balla purchased the restaurant and over the last six years, the Revere restaurant, still known as Nick s Place, has become one of that city s best-kept secrets. (Medford Transcript, MA)
If we leave Iraq, do we lose for good? Nov 1, 2009
But most frustrating was the reverence for the marshmallow ... American citizens are under no duty whatever to sit in reverent silence to be fed propaganda and half-truths ... But somehow liberals have drifted into a strange servility toward big government, which they revere as a godlike foster father-mother who can dispense all bounty and magically heal all ills. (Salon)
Volunteer with homeless children Oct 31, 2009
Horizons for Homeless Children, a non-profit organization, is looking for new volunteers to work with homeless children living in family homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters in Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Revere, Gloucester and Malden. A six-month commitment is required. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House votes to retain affordable housing Oct 31, 2009
The Statehouse and other state and local government buildings in Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are closed each year on both dates. CASINO GAMBLING HEARING - The House held a much anticipated hearing on the controversial proposal to legalize casino gambling in the Bay State and license three resort casinos. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Panel grapples with economic, social questions on casinos Oct 30, 2009
Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein, a Revere Democrat, said she found it insulting that opponents suggest that casino jobs are not real and that they know what is best for people in her neighborhood. I ll tell you what the majority of my neighbors and I want, said Reinstein, who said she once worked in a casino. (Boston Globe)
Playoff proposal scoring points Oct 30, 2009
Since 2005, the GBL has lost Peabody and Revere to the Northeastern Conference and Waltham and Arlington to the Dual County League. With the added schools, the NEC and DCL split into Large and Small divisions and earned an extra playoff berth. (Boston Globe)
Hearing postponed on terrorism charges Oct 30, 2009
Repeat drunk driver sentenced to prison A Revere man was sentenced yesterday to three to five years in prison and one year of probation for his fourth drunken-driving conviction, said Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley ... Around 3 a.m. on March 5, Paiva was pulled over by a state trooper for making an illegal left-hand turn from Oak Island Street to Revere Beach Boulevard, police said. (Boston Globe)
Lexington at Large: Park's history, value honored Oct 30, 2009
A central feature is the historic Battle Road, now State Route 2A, a five-mile trail suitable for walkers, bicycles, and wheelchairs from Fiske Hill in Lexington through Bloody Angle in Lincoln to Meriam s Corner in Concord, commemorating along the way such sites as the pre-dawn capture of Paul Revere and colonial militia skirmishes contesting the British return from Concord to Boston. A photo exhibit on the Park s history and landscape entitled Realizing the Vision is currently on display at... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Committee report: No free parking in Medford Oct 29, 2009
The committee made site visits to neighboring communities, including Boston, Somerville, Everett and Revere, to learn ways to best run a parking enforcement department ... Revere, a city closer to Medford s population, generated roughly $740,000 in parking enforcement revenue in 2008, including $132,000 in parking meter revenue. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Beverly Panther girls cross country team capture fifth straight NEC title Oct 29, 2009
Wicked Local Photo by Ian Hurley. Beverly freshman Jessica Gomes, sophomore Wendy Marciano and senior Brenna Bailey, left to right, run side by side during their home meet against Salem on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at JC Phillips Nature Preserve. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Melrose School Committees role, philosophy discussed at debate Oct 28, 2009
The debate was held at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School auditorium, and was hosted by organizers of two local online Web sites Melrose Cares, hosted by Melrose resident Patricia Wright, and North Shore Tab, a site written and hosted by Revere resident Richard Ireton, who also hosts an online bulletin board at melrosemessages ... Three of the six School Committee candidates seeking seats in next month s biennial city election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, declined to participate in the debate... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Acton police logs: Oct. 22 edition Oct 28, 2009
1:19 p.m. A Paul Revere Road resident came to the station to report a threatening letter. 1:47 p.m. Medical emergency on Harris Street. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Local legislator takes on casino issue at debate Oct 24, 2009
Kathi-Anne Reinstein, D-Revere, and Sen ... She said Revere and Chelsea two communities within her district are already ground zero for predatory lending practices and it is unfair to pin evil practices on gambling when similar customs already exist in the state ... We are talking about millions of dollars for Medford, Somerville, Revere and other local communities. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Letter: Keep Town Meeting in the town of Saugus Oct 24, 2009
Thank you, Charter Commission members, for a job well done, but I want Saugus to remain a town like Lynnfield, Swampscott, Marblehead, Wakefield, Topsfield, Boxford, Lexington and Concord, and I do not want Saugus to become a city like Lynn, Lawrence, Lowell, Malden, Revere or Chelsea. John J. Vasopolli. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Meeting on future of Lower Mystic River corridor Oct 23, 2009
Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a special forum on the future of the Lower Mystic River corridor, which includes Malden, Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Revere and Somerville. The Building a Brighter Future for the Lower Mystic River forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m., at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue. (Malden Observer, MA)
Canton fire log: Oct. 13 - 19 Oct 23, 2009
4:20 p.m.- Structure fire investigated on Revere Street. Wednesday, Oct. 14. (Canton Journal, MA)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
American citizens are under no duty whatever to sit in reverent silence to be fed propaganda and half-truths ... But somehow liberals have drifted into a strange servility toward big government, which they revere as a godlike foster father-mother who can dispense all bounty and magically heal all ills ... She was a classic, wisecracking American dame in that post-flapper period -- a new kind of woman like Jean Harlow and Carole Lombard, sexy and flirtatious, brash and irreverent. (Salon)
Cambridge Police: Arrests Oct. 12-18 Oct 22, 2009
Oct. 16, 1:46 p.m., Michael Domengan, 35, of 32 Avalon Road, Revere, arrested and charged with shoplifting after he was reportedly captured on video camera shoplifting a pair of sunglasses from a display case at the Sunglass Hut inside the Cambridge Side Galleria Mall. Oct. 16, 5:45 p.m., Rosnil Ortiz, 17, of 50 Walnut Park, Roxbury, arrested at the Galleria Mall after allegedly taking several items from Macy s without paying. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
CASINOS: Sen. Jehlen a nearly silent moderator during gambling debate Oct 22, 2009
She said that Revere and Chelsea (two communities within her district) are already ground zero for predatory lending practices, and that it is unfair to pin evil practices on gambling, when similar practices already exist in the state ... We are talking about millions of dollars for Medford, Somerville, Revere and other local communities ... Reinstein, who represents Revere, Chelsea and Saugus, has stated many times in the past that Massachusetts could see state-wide benefits if gambling was... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Medford High football coach Rico Dello Iacono challenges his team to return to form Oct 21, 2009
I showed them the Revere film [when] this team was playing together, he added. We scored a touchdown and we had 11 guys running into the end zone shaking each others hands and excited. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Matching Gift Companies - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Matching Gift Companies Thank you for making the extra effort - and for your doubled support. (Clemsontigers.com)
Northeast Atllantic Conference rejects GBL merger proposal Oct 20, 2009
Once a nine-team league, the defections of Revere and Peabody to the NEC; and Waltham and Arlington to the Dual County League have reduced the GBL to five teams, which precipitated the desire for a merger. The proposal would have changed the divisional alignments of several sports for the Falcons; several teams would have been relegated to Division 2; most notably baseball and both boys and girls soccer. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Promenade in parts: Boston's Harborwalk Oct 18, 2009
We press on through Charlestown s new Paul Revere Park, pass Tudor Wharf, and file behind naval cadets marching to the Navy Yard past the USS Constitution, part of Boston National Historical Park. We forgo the remaining mile or so through the Navy Yard and catch a boat from Constitution Plaza to Long Wharf, watch-ing the Charlestown shoreline vanish in a shimmering haze. (Boston Globe)
Several mayors facing tough challenges Oct 18, 2009
Ballot questions are also generating heat in Malden and Revere ... The ballot measure in Revere would require the School Committee to suspend its policy of allowing students to obtain contraceptives from the clinic at the high school with the consent of their parents ... Mayors Richard C. Howard of Malden, Robert J. Dolan of Melrose, and Thomas G. Ambrosino of Revere are in the middle of four-year terms. (Boston Globe)
Wilmington bank raises $25,000 for homeless children Oct 18, 2009
8 billion dollar financial institution operating out of its Main Office at One Conant Street in Danvers, along with 15 other locations in Andover, Beverly, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, Malden, Middleton, Peabody, Reading, Revere, two in Salem, Saugus, Wilmington and Woburn. The bank also has a full service Commercial Banking office at One Post Office Square in Boston. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Neil Chin, at 90; cofounded, led Chinatown community organizations Oct 18, 2009
In addition to his wife, his son, his daughter, his brother, Edward, and his sister, Mabel, Mr. Chin leaves another brother, David of Revere; two other sisters, Dorothy Pon of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Holmes Beach, Fla. (Boston Globe)
Budget misery grows for cities and towns Oct 17, 2009
Revere has fired nine police officers and 10 City Hall workers, and it has required those remaining to take a 10 percent pay cut. Gloucester has cut overtime for its Fire Department, closed fire stations, and prodded 21 city employees to retire early. (Boston Globe)
Masons' open-door policy Oct 17, 2009
The Freemasons may be steeped in mystique, with speculation about secret symbols and conspiracy theories, but tomorrow, Washington Lodge will unveil a few of its sacred treasures: a set of original jewels handcrafted by none other than Paul Revere. The Masons of Washington Lodge, as all Masons across New England, are opening their doors to the public tomorrow from 9 to 3, where they will display select items, such as Revere's silver jewels, and answer some questions about their practices ... It... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Developer to present casino site plan to Milford Oct 17, 2009
Suffolk Downs in East Boston and Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere have been working together to possibly launch a Boston-area casino. Nunes s partner, Warner Gaming of Las Vegas, declined to comment and referred a Globe reporter to Nunes. (Boston Globe)
Halfway through, Danvers Football Falcons have three wins Oct 17, 2009
Danvers quarterback Greg Ladd sees teammate Eric Burgos downfield, while getting support by John McInnis (47), who was blocking for Ladd, while he sets up for a pass to keep a drive alive against the Revere Patriots earlier this season. Halfway through, Danvers Football Falcons have three wins. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Medford High football coach Rico DellIacono blasts team after AP loss Oct 17, 2009
After a fantastic start to the season, winning its first two games in over three seasons against Revere (33-0) and Bishop Fenwick (35-14), things appeared to be on the rise at Medford High. But after suffering a self-inflicted 21-0 loss at Newton South (Oct. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Red Line-Blue Line connector meeting Oct. 26 Oct 17, 2009
The Blue Line runs from Bowdoin Station in downtown Boston to Wonderland Station in Revere, a distance of approximately seven miles. The project will look at options for extending the Blue Line approximately 1,500 feet to make a connection with the Charles/MGH Station on the Red Line. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
BREAKING NEWS: Northeastern Conference turns down Greater Boston League expansion bid Oct 16, 2009
Salzer was one of six who actually voted in favor of the proposed expansion, joining Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Marblehead, Peabody and Revere ... We have some past history with Revere and Peabody, we play a lot of these schools now on all [five] GBL schedules non-league, but it s back to the drawing board. (Medford Transcript, MA)
On TV show, old Lexington dog taught new trick Oct 15, 2009
After training sessions didn t exactly go as planned, Toczylowski found himself on Revere Beach on an overcast day with four hours to collect 24 phone numbers. As a final test, Toczylowski tried to get Bruschi up on his hind legs however, it was clear that Bruschi had not yet mastered the trick. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Regional Transportation Plan cuts 8 North Shore projects Oct 14, 2009
Mahoney Circle grade separation in Revere ($16 ... Route 1A and Route 16 connections in Revere ($50 million) ... Route 1 and Route 16 interchange in Revere ($5 million). (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Brandeis agrees to delay sale of artwork Oct 14, 2009
Man guilty of manslaughter in bar fight A Dorchester man was convicted yesterday of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of a Revere man at a South Boston bar in 2007. Bernard Piscopo, 30, was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Adam Rich, 26, at the 6 House on West Broadway on June 17, 2007. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the Magazine Editor Oct 11, 2009
Paul Thomas Sarno / Revere. Another Dimension Charles P. Pierce s column remains my biggest laugh of the week, One Senseless Play (Pierced, September 13) not excepted. (Boston Globe)
Jehlen hosts gambling forum Oct 10, 2009
Kathi-Anne Reinstein, D-Revere, represents Revere, Chelsea and Saugus. She has long been a proponent of expanded gaming, believing that it is an economic growth opportunity not only in her native region, but also throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
UP FOR AIR: Parting thoughts for a pair of snowbirds Oct 9, 2009
A suggested Haunted Happenings shortcut, if you must go to Beverly: go down the Lynnway, through Revere, zoom through the tunnel, climb on to Route 93, get off at 128, head north and get off at the Beverly-Wenham exit. Probably shorter than the normal Lafayette Street trek. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Police sting nets alleged drug traffic on Burrill Street Oct 9, 2009
Ciarcia, 39, is listed as a resident of 95 Gage St., Revere. Loading commenting interface. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Northeastern No-No: Masconomet denied admission into NEC; GBL teams... Oct 9, 2009
Revere Principal Dave DeRuosi also cast his vote for the GBL, but against Masconomet. The GBL teams would have been a better fit with the teams we have in here now, said Revere athletic director Keith Correa. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Canton police log: Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Oct 8, 2009
10:37 a.m.- Police responded to a report of larceny/forgery/fraud on Revere Court. 2:38 p.m.- Identity fraud on Elizabeth Street. (Canton Journal, MA)
Brown's bill would hike fine for pot in car Oct 7, 2009
"If you live in Malden or Chelsea or Revere and you get caught, $1,000 is a devastating financial burden.". And a chief proponent for decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana said Brown's absence from the bill's hearing showed that the senator understands the risks he now faces in defying the nearly two-thirds of Massachusetts voters who approved Question 2. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Twitter used to help sell Web company Oct 5, 2009
I d walk out my door right next to the Old North Church and drive to work thinking, I m basically driving the same route where Paul Revere rode his horse. Now, Duplin works at Fidelity Investments, in a building next door to South Station. (Boston Globe)
State bolsters teachers union’s objection to Teach for America pact Oct 5, 2009
The group has provided approximately 50 teachers to Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, and Revere. The numbers are expected to increase in those districts in subsequent years, and state education officials are interested in expanding the program to other urban areas that are struggling to recruit qualified teachers. (Boston Globe)
Medford High football falls to Newton South, 21-0 Oct 4, 2009
The loss snaps Medford's two-game winning streak following a pair of victories over Bishop Fenwick (35-14) and Revere (33-0) to start the season. The Mustangs were unable to cash in on a pair of golden opportunities to do some damage inside the red zone. (Medford Transcript, MA)
LETTER: Irreparable harm would be not holding driver accountable Oct 3, 2009
Having worked in the public-sector clinics in East Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Lynn and Salem as a physician since 1992, I have vast experience with these types of cases and scenarios. Anecdotally, children and adolescents whose parents and family members hold them accountable for their actions tend to have a better prognosis overall compared to those who are not held accountable. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Fire Deptartment gets radio upgrade Oct 2, 2009
Up until a year ago, Malden wasn t in a hurry to switch over because Medford, Everett, Chelsea and Revere were all on the same system as Malden. However, those communities were upgraded last year. (Malden Observer, MA)
Marblehead boys soccer breaks Swampscott hex Oct 2, 2009
Following the Lynn English game on Sept. 29 after press deadline, the Headers look to continue their winning ways on the road against Lynn Classical Thursday and Revere Monday. Loading commenting interface. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Fedora Flash: Danvers High School boys soccer captain enjoys banner week Oct 2, 2009
It followed a three-goal performance versus Saugus (a 6-0 Danvers win Sept. 23), and another offensive spectacle in the Revere game (a 6-2 Danvers win Sept. 22), when Ciampa paced the offensive attack with three goals and two assists ... This latest scoring frenzy by Ciampa started against Revere. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Cataldo celebrates newest building: Local ambulance company announces grand opening of new Malden operations center Oct 2, 2009
Cataldo currently provides 911 emergency services to 11 different communities: Malden, Somerville, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Lynn, Melrose, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Saugus. Throughout its service area Cataldo maintains over 15 locations, including a base in Malden located at 140 Canal St. However Cataldo is in the process of moving these ambulance crews into the new Eastern Avenue location. (Malden Observer, MA)
Keep doctors independent; ban fees from drug makers Oct 1, 2009
They revere them as scientists who can exercise sound, independent judgment. Allowing doctors to promote drugs for pharmaceutical companies takes advantage of that trust and reverence. (Boston Globe)
