State pushes a wave of construction Jun 18, 2009
Although more projects may be chosen later, the ones already approved include not only SouthField in Weymouth and Assembly Square, but a new business park in Fall River that will recruit biotech companies, the Westwood Station project, and Waterfront Square at Revere Beach ... At Waterfront Square at Revere Beach, Eurovest Development is planning to build a $500 million mixed use project that would include more than 900 housing units, a hotel, and 200,000 square feet of stores, restaurants, and... (Boston Globe)
Can Alibrandis Baseball win another championship? Jun 18, 2009
As of press time, Alibrandis had a 9-4 record and is involved in a three-way fight in the Conigliaro Division with the Malden Bulldogs (9-3) and the Revere Rockies (6-3). This year s team is turning out to be an exciting mixture of long-time veterans and a number of players who have only been part of the team for a relatively short time. (Somerville Journal, MA)
'First Shot' premieres at the Flick Jun 18, 2009
It actually was here before Paul Revere arrived. So we wanted to answer the questions: Why did these people become revolutionaries. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
State House Roundup: Not under our control on Beacon Hill Jun 17, 2009
Repairs on the State House roof are scheduled to begin this month, the replacement of 75,000 square feet of flat seamed and sloped copper roofing on the Brigham Annex, which Paul Revere had a go at in 1802. It's bankrolled by cash from a $3. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
One-tank escapes for seven cities Jun 17, 2009
Driving tip: Avoid Interstate 95 in favor of Route 1A, which takes on a vintage New England vibe after making its way through the busy seacoast cities of Revere and Salem. En route: Make a seafood stop in Ipswich, 30 miles south of the island, at the Clam Box, known for its building, which resembles a takeout container (978/356-9707). (CNN -- Travel)
Acton police logs: June 11 edition Jun 16, 2009
At 11:30 p.m. a Paul Revere Road resident reported that his car was destroyed by vandals ... Fernando Marcio Costa Pereira, 61, of 750 Park Ave., Revere, was arrested June 2 and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, having an uninsured motor vehicle/trailer and having an unregistered vehicle. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Four indicted in Holbrook murder case Jun 16, 2009
Nekita Martin, 22, of 14 Library St. in Revere (Kencheser Martin s sister), was indicted on those charges as well as being an accessory before the crime of murder and an accessory after the crime of murder. All four defendants are already being held without bail, District Attorney William Keating said the day the indictments were handed down. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Seven Civil War stories your teacher... Jun 16, 2009
Paul Revere's grandson fought at the Battle of Gettysburg ... () -- Perhaps your history teachers failed to alert you to these Civil War facts: Jefferson Davis nearly got mugged by an angry female mob; Abraham Lincoln loved the Confederate anthem "Dixie," and Paul Revere was a Civil War casualty ... Paul Revere was at Gettysburg. (CNN -- Law)
Somervilles Summer Food Service program boosted by Project Bread Jun 16, 2009
Communities receiving Summer Food Service program incentive grants from Project Bread include Barnstable, Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Cheshire, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Haverhill, Hyannis, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Methuen, New Bedford, Orange, Peabody, Pittsfield, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Somerville, Springfield, Taunton, Turner s Falls, Waltham, Wareham, Webster, Westfield, Woburn and Worcester. For a complete listing of locations, dates... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Police log: Week of June 11 Jun 16, 2009
June 1, 8:50 p.m.: David Demont, 47, of 418 Revere Beach Parkway, was arrested in Central Square for violation of public consumption ordinance and two external default warrants. June 2, 12:15 a.m.: Joseph Chowdhury, 24, of 116 Warren St. Brighton, was arrested on Rindge Avenue on a default warrant out of West Roxbury Municipal Court for leaving the scene of property damage and a standard warrant out of Charlestown Municipal Court for larceny over $250 by a single scheme. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Vandals wreck vehicle in owner's driveway Jun 16, 2009
Police are investigating how vandals managed to mangle a Paul Revere Road resident s vehicle parked in the owner s driveway without anyone hearing a sound. The owner called police at 11:30 p.m. on June 3 to report his vehicle had been destroyed after finding his car s tires slashed, its windows and windshield shattered and the side view mirrors snapped off. (Acton Beacon, MA)
PUBLIC HEALTH: No matter what you call it, try to understand it Jun 16, 2009
Maybe Paul Revere went to the local inn and ate some victuals while discussing politics with his contemporaries but now we call that food, or chewing the fat or a lot of baloney, depending on your political views and who is at the dining table that day. Oh, well, some things are traditions and I ve come to see some of them as quaint and charming, as they allow me the opportunity to think of people such as Paul Revere. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Canton fire log: June 2 - 8 Jun 16, 2009
9:11 a.m.- Training at Canton Fire Department on Revere Street ... 4:53 p.m.- Canton Fire Department investigated a commercial alarm sounding on Revere Street. (Canton Journal, MA)
Fourth person arraigned in murder case Jun 16, 2009
The other suspects, Jeffrey P. Anthony, 21, of Chelsea; Joshua Berrios, 20, of Taunton; and Nekita Martin, 26, of Revere (Kencheser Martin s sister) were arrested on May 17. All three pleaded innocent and are being held without bail. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Council on Aging Notes Jun 6, 2009
Part of the story is told through the eyes of Paul Revere who is known mostly for his midnight ride but was also a Freemason, silversmith and political cartoonist. Learn about how tensions built over taxes and trade and how the populace used the meeting house for both spiritual and military purposes. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Cambridge House delegates mixed on abolishing two holidays Jun 5, 2009
The Statehouse and other state and local government buildings in only Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are officially closed each year on both dates. Thousands of local and state workers in those communities are given the two days off. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Police Log: May 25-May 31, 2009 Jun 5, 2009
3:09 p.m., Pinkert Street, domestic 4:57 p.m., Mystic Avenue, breaking and entering 5:46 p.m., Mystic Valley Parkway, shoplifting Thursday, May 28 9:17 a.m., South Street, larceny 12:12 p.m., Winter Hill Road, vandalism 12:33 p.m., Mystic Valley Parkway, shoplifting 2 p.m., High Street, assault 2:38 p.m., Benmor Street, domestic 2:38 p.m., Burnside Street, larceny 2:43 p.m., Fellsway, shoplifting 3:29 p.m., Boston Avenue, vandalism 5:47 p.m., Mystic Valley Parkway, shoplifting 5:54 p.m., Central... (Medford Transcript, MA)
Neb. troopers seize pounds of pot in I-80 stop Jun 5, 2009
and his passenger, 41-year-old Claudette Traver of Revere, Mass. were arrested. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Man sought in fatal stabbing is arrested Jun 4, 2009
REVERE Theft of city signs estimated at $10,000 More than $10,000 worth of signs were discovered stolen from Revere City Yard early yesterday morning. According to Revere police, a city worker returned to work at 321 Charger St. at around 8:30 a.m. after a weeklong absence and found that the signs and other equipment were missing. (Boston Globe)
Colonial history comes to life at Peirce Jun 4, 2009
Much of the year s curriculum touches on Colonial history and they've taken field trips to Paul Revere s House, the Bunker Hill Monument, and other historic sites. But it s the hands-on experience that ties it all together, she said. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Holbrook officials grapple with town employee cuts Jun 4, 2009
Fairfield, Sunset Gardens, Rocky Acres, Washington Circle, Revere Acres, and Abington Avenue are the areas involved in this latest project. About 34,000 linear feet of old water mains are to be replaced. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Volunteer with homeless children Jun 4, 2009
Horizons for Homeless Children s Northeast Region continues to recruit new volunteers to work with homeless children living in family homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters in Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Tewksbury, N. Chelmsford, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Revere, Gloucester and Malden. If you have an extra two hours a week and a desire to make a difference in the lives of some wonderful children, then we have the volunteer opportunity for you. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Brookline may shut down town surveillance cameras Jun 4, 2009
Locally, many cameras were put up on roads, bridges, and buildings in Boston, Chelsea, Everett, and Revere just before the Democratic National Convention in 2004. In the second phase, plans called for the original group of communities to get additional cameras, including nine additional devices in Chelsea and Revere. (Boston Globe)
Boys tennis shuts out Revere Jun 1, 2009
The Concord-Carlisle boys tennis team opened the tournament with a 5-0 victory over Revere on Saturday in a Division 1 North first-round match. Four of the five matches were 6-0, 6-0 victories, with Alex Steinroeder, Justin Lee and Jay Berajawala shutting out their opponents in singles play. (Concord Journal, MA)
Saturday's scores, Sunday's schedule May 31, 2009
Sun May 31, 2009, 12:37 AM EDT. Arlington Catholic at C-C, 5 p.m.. (Concord Journal, MA)
Woburn Career Center gets federal boost May 30, 2009
The cities and towns that comprise the Metro North Regional Employment Board are Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere , Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn. The ARRA funding provides $21. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Red tide closes Ipswich, Essex clam flats May 30, 2009
Areas closed to the harvest of blue mussels, surf clams, carnivorous snails and whole sea scallops with the exception of sea scallop adductor muscle include the waters, flats and tributaries in shellfish growing areas in the towns of Salisbury, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich, Essex, Rockport, Manchester, Danvers, Swampscott, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, Winthrop and Hull, the cities of Beverly, Lynn, Newburyport, Peabody, Revere, Salem and Boston. Areas closed to the taking of all bivalve shellfish,... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Thursday's scores, Friday's schedule May 29, 2009
Revere at C-C, 3:30 p.m.. Loading commenting interface. (Concord Journal, MA)
Police work to combat citys drug presence May 29, 2009
Malden Police spotted a green Chrysler van driving onto Revere Street on Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. A Malden Police Drug Unit investigation yielded substantial information that was used to identify a suspect and a motor vehicle that was regularly involved in the distribution of heroin in the area of Linden, other parts of Malden and surrounding cities and towns, Sgt. Kevin Molis, a supervisor in the drug unit, wrote in an e-mail. That day, the police had obtained a search warrant from the Malden... (Malden Observer, MA)
Armed robbers target tan salon May 29, 2009
Danvers Police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Revere Tanning Salon at 180 Endicott St. Saturday evening. Officer Justin Ellenton responded to an armed robbery report that came into the station around 10:10 May 23, said Capt. Edmund Plamowski. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Boys tennis seeded 1st; girls tennis seeded 7th May 29, 2009
The team will host Revere on Friday at 3:30 p.m. C-C is 17-0. Revere, the 16th seed, is 8-10. (Concord Journal, MA)
Fresh faces join pushto build casinos in Bay State May 28, 2009
"Gary Loveman, a Massachusetts resident and chief executive at Harrah's Entertainment Inc., has been interested in Massachusetts and in possibly forming a partnership with Suffolk Downs. Sheldon Adelson, a Dorchester native and chief executive of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has sought to develop land near Marlborough.One of the biggest question marks is where the casinos would be built.There are various pockets of land available, including a large plot near Interstate 495 in Milford. The Turnpike... (Boston Globe)
Canton fire log: May 20 - 25 May 28, 2009
5:08 p.m.- The fire department investigated a residential alarm sounding on Revere Street. 5:28 p.m.- The fire department investigated a residential alarm sounding on Bolivar Street. (Canton Journal, MA)
VIDEO: Gov. Deval Patrick in Marblehead May 28, 2009
A Revere resident, Joe, asked why contractors responsible for the Big Dig hadn t been brought to justice. Patrick noted that, in fact, the contractors had been sued civilly and investigated by the U.S. Attorney s office, and that the state s attorney general had negotiated a settlement that gave rise to a $650 million trust fund for Big Dig repairs. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Mass. education overhaul faces big hurdles May 28, 2009
In Brockton and Everett, the percentage of low-income students during that period more than doubled to well above 50 percent, while in Revere, it nearly doubled to 62. 3 percent. (Boston Globe)
Somerville wins over Boston in Ultimate Showcase series May 27, 2009
Next week s USS game is Friday, May 29, at Revere High School. Cambridge takes on Boston in mixed division play. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Charles River Transportation Management Association goes green May 27, 2009
Paul Revere Transportation LLC owns and operates the buses for CRTMA under contract. Paul Revere won the seven-year contract on the strength of its cleaner, alternative fuel program ... Paul Revere is the only private operator in New England to offer CNG vehicles and a full CNG maintenance facility, Gascoigne said. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Alleged murderer caught in South Carolina May 27, 2009
Jeffrey P. Anthony, 21, of 56 Cook Ave #1 in Chelsea, Joshua Berrios, 20, of 84 Queen Elizabeth Lane in Taunton, and Nekita Martin, 22, of 14 Library St. in Revere pleaded not guilty and were ordered held without bail until their June 17 appearance in Quincy District Court. Ighodaro, a parking attendant in the Fenway section of Boston who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria about six years ago, was found beaten to death on the morning of July 11 in his apartment at the Ramblewood... (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Suspect in killing of Holbrook man arrested in S.C. May 26, 2009
The three other suspects in the case, Jeffrey Anthony, 21, of Chelsea; Joshua Berrios, 21, of Taunton; and Nekita Martin, 21, of Revere - Martin's sister - were arraigned last week in Quincy District Court. The three entered not guilty pleas to first-degree murder charges. (Boston Globe)
State House Roundup: If you can keep your head May 26, 2009
Could be the seawall on Revere Beach, tucking into a trio of Kelly s roast beef sandwiches. The Big Three appear headed for one of those special moments quiet, away from the madding crowd on the Hill, someplace to talk and put aside the allegations of who s more irrelevant in a fiscal crisis pocked by a never-ending stream of toxic public payroll stories that undercut the bleats of woe. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Somerville's senators vote yes on a $27.35B budget, yes on making sales tax 6.25% May 25, 2009
ALLOW SLOT MACHINES AT RACETRACKS (S 3) Senate 6-31, rejected an amendment allowing up to 2,500 slot machines at each of the state's four racetracks in Revere, East Boston, Raynham and Plainville and 250 slots at Logan Airport ... The Statehouse and other state and local government buildings in Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are closed each year on both dates. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Ideas: New England's deep military traditions May 24, 2009
This was in large part a legacy of the Colonial era and of the Revolutionary War, a conflict that began in New England and was touched off in large part by militias politicized by pro-independence revolutionaries like Paul Revere. Some of the Americans' best known victories in that war - at Concord and Fort Ticonderoga, among others - were won by militia fighters like the Massachusetts Minutemen and Vermont's Green Mountain Boys. (Boston Globe)
Revere students face punishment after post-prom party May 24, 2009
Revere students face punishment over party ... Scores of Revere students who drove two hours to attend an alleged post-prom drinking party in Acton, Maine, could face punishment, Superintendent Paul Dakin said yesterday ... Any Revere student found to be involved will be barred from attending school-sponsored social activities, such as Senior Week events, Dakin said. (Boston Globe)
'After-prom' party in Maine leads to 42 arrests May 24, 2009
ACTON, Maine - A parent from Revere, Mass ... All but one of the 41 are from Revere ... The sheriff's office said a school resource officer from Revere High School is investigating the incident for possible action in Massachusetts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 18-22 May 23, 2009
Allow slot machines at racetracks (S 3) The Senate, 6-31, rejected an amendment that would have allowed up to 2,500 slot machines at each of the state s four racetracks in Revere, East Boston, Raynham and Plainville and 250 slots at Logan Airport ... The Statehouse and other state and local government buildings in Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop are closed each year on both dates. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Dr. Norman Kemler, 92; an old-fashioned family physician May 23, 2009
Born in Boston and raised in Revere, he might have opened a practice in the area but for his internship and residency, which took him to New York ... After Dr. Kemler graduated from Revere High School in 1934, his financially struggling parents moved the family to Burlington, Vt. (Boston Globe)
New England News in Brief May 21, 2009
John T. Foley, 64, of Saugus had been assigned to the State Police barracks in Revere and had been a trooper since October 1971. Foley faces up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine, the US attorney's office said. (Boston Globe)
Hudson: Remember those who served and died May 21, 2009
June 24, 2008: Army Sgt. Nelson Rodriguez Ramirez, 22, of Revere, died when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device and small arms fire in Kandahar City. Sources: www. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Melrose videotaping case results in probation agreement May 21, 2009
The s complaint that a Revere man violated the state s wiretapping law by videotaping and posting online a conversation between Melrose City Solicitor Rob Van Campen and local attorney and resident Patricia Wright has resulted in a probation agreement between prosecutors and the defendant, according to the. Richard Ireton, 51, owner/operator of several local community forums including one that focuses on Melrose, agreed to one year of pre-trial probation and providing that he successfully... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Three charged, one sought in Holbrook murder May 19, 2009
Norfolk County District Attorney William Keating announced on May 18 that Jeffrey P. Anthony, 21, of Chelsea, Joshua Berrios, 20, of Boston, and Nekita Martin, 22, of Revere, were arrested over the weekend in connection with the murder of Osahon Ighodaro, 25, last summer. The three were arraigned later that day in Quincy District Court. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Dedham court celebrates 150 years May 18, 2009
"During the actual trial, it took seven days to pick the all-male jury, causing court officers to resort to pulling in men from the street. Women weren't allowed to serve on juries until 1950.Connor was keeping it light as he prepared for his performance as prosecutor. "I think this is the only case I can actually win in this courthouse," he said, jokingly.Here, the prosecutorial role is somewhat dubious, he said, because of the "hue and cry" that the defendants were denied a fair trial. Plus... (Boston Globe)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Club Lido 1290 North Shore Road, Revere. 781-289-3080. (Boston Globe)
BREAKING NEWS: Former Medford High School coach James Atkins sentenced to home confinement, restituation to Chelsea teams May 16, 2009
Those withdrawals were made at cash machines near gambling facilities, a Revere strip club and while he was on vacation in Alabama. Parents of students who were on the team and were very active in fundraising first brought their concerns to the school, when they became suspicious about Atkins control of the team s funds. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Amesbury teacher learns new steps in dance of life May 16, 2009
They read poems about Paul Revere and William Dawes, but there were no poems about Sam Prescott ... Paul Revere and William Dawes met up with him in Lexington, Chabot said, and he was the only one to make it all the way to Concord ... British soldiers captured Paul Revere and William Dawes. (Amesbury News, MA)
#54 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS May 15, 2009
No fooling -- Paul Revere considered the pub a favorite (2 Pleasant Street; [617] 241-8142). Culture vultures shouldn't even think of leaving town without a trip to South Boston's daring Institute of Contemporary Art, which opened in 2006 on Fan Pier, not far from South Station. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Medford Police Log: May 4-May 10, 2009 May 15, 2009
Monday, May 4 8:55 a.m., Riverside Avenue, breaking and entering 8:58 a.m., Hicks Avenue, vandalism 10:19 a.m., Crowley Road, larceny 12:46 p.m., Fellsway, shoplifting 5:54 p.m., Fellsway, larceny 7:35 p.m., Revere Beach Parkway, car theft 8:14 p.m., Salem Street, assault 8:42 p.m., Touro Avenue, larceny 8:50 p.m., Forest Street, pedestrian accident. 11:33 p.m., Lambert Street and Spring Street Extension, fight. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Massport recognizes Cambridge resident for customer service May 15, 2009
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) recently presented Diego Amboise of Cambridge, with a Logan Stars award for his outstanding customer service as a Logan Express Bus Driver with Paul Revere Transportation, LLC. The award is presented by the Authority to recognize non-Massport employees working at Logan Airport and those aviation business partners who exemplify an above and beyond work ethic ... He has been driving a Braintree Logan Express bus with Paul Revere Transportation since... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Quietly, Patrick keeps up a somber duty May 14, 2009
At a funeral in a largely Hispanic church in Revere, Patrick welled up with patriotism as immigrants, many of them said to be undocumented, wouldn't leave the service before singing "God Bless America.". "You'd have to be a stone not to be moved," Patrick said, himself growing teary-eyed during a 15-minute interview in his office late yesterday, the Trahan funeral still fresh in his mind. (Boston Globe)
Alibrandis kicks off its 20th season May 13, 2009
Upcoming home games at Trum Field will be Friday night at 8 p.m. versus the Revere Rockies; Sunday at 5 p.m. versus the McKay Club Beacons; and Tuesday at 8 p.m. versus the Brighton Braves. Loading commenting interface. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Wakefield woman fatally injured in school parking lot accident May 13, 2009
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School has students from at least 12 communities north of Boston, including Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Winchester, Winthrop and Woburn in addition to Wakefield. Related Stories Loading commenting interface. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Canton police log: May 6 - 12 May 13, 2009
7:36 p.m.- Police investigated a report of larceny/forgery/fraud on Revere Street. 8:56 p.m.- Breaking & entering in progress on Cliff Road. (Canton Journal, MA)
Bank donates to Horizons for Homeless Children May 13, 2009
7 billion dollar financial institution operating out of its Main Office at One Conant Street in Danvers, along with fourteen other locations in Andover, Beverly, Chelsea, Danvers, Malden, Middleton, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Salem (2), Saugus, Wilmington and Woburn. The bank also has a full service Commercial Banking office at One Post Office Square in Boston. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Stimulus dollars pave over highways in Massachusetts May 11, 2009
The wish list's most expensive project, a 700-foot pedestrian bridge over train tracks from North Point Park in Cambridge to Paul Revere Park in Charlestown, would cost $36 million about 45 percent of the remaining first-phase highway and bridge funds. But many of those projects will go unfunded. (Newton Tab, MA)
Man, 74, dies after stabbing in Dorchester May 9, 2009
REVERE Man, 44, is killed by Blue Line train A man walking on the Blue Line right of way was struck and killed by a train as it was about to enter Revere Beach station yesterday morning, the MBTA said. The fatality happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. on the northbound side of the tracks, MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Police log: Week of May 7 May 8, 2009
April 29, 2:31 p.m.: Marisa Birritteri, 28, of 49 Kilburn St., Revere, was arrested at Macy s in the CambridgeSide Galleria and charged with shoplifting over $100 by concealing merchandise. April 29, 6:11 p.m.: A 12-year-old Cambridge girl was arrested at TJ Maxx on Alewife Brook Parkway and charged with shoplifting by concealing for a misdemeanor. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
