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By James David Mitchell With their collective patience on the issue wearing thin, members of the city council nevertheless are remaining determined in their efforts to get the cooperation of the utility companies in quest of a solution to the problems caused by the bevy of unsightly “double poles” in the city. Officials...
By James David Mitchell Though aggravated that some state legislators won’t go along with a provision to give the city final say on any bid by the state to put parking meters along the beach, the city council Monday night voted unanimously in favor of a home rule petition that paves the way...
By Ed O’Hara Russian Roulette is a dangerous and deadly game of chance. It’s played by taking one round of ammunition and inserting it into the chamber of a revolver. You spin the cylinder, place the weapon to your head, and pull the trigger. If you’re lucky you’ll get an empty chamber and...
By Stephen Martellucci Revere High football coach Lou Cicatelli had a lot of respect for Lynn English and its spread attack heading into last Friday night’s game at Manning Field. The host Bulldogs showed why they earned that respect as they defeated the visiting Patriots, 38-13. The defeat dropped the Patriots record to...
A YEAR LATER – STILL A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT: Watching Mayor Tom Ambrosino on Monday night asking the city council to pass the Wonderland TOD project special legislation for the second time in two weeks was equivalent to having to sit in the dentist’s waiting room knowing two things: one, that you’re having your...
Tuesday, October 18 David M. Glazier, 42, of 105 Davis Street was charged with assault & battery. Joshua Dillan Perez, 19, of 425 Carew St., Springfield was charged on an arrest warrant. Wednesday, October 19 Shara Anne Nardone, 29, of 44 Roosevelt Street was charged with operating a motor vehicle under...
By James David Mitchell Before the Director of Finance George Anzuoni could stand at the podium in the city council chambers of Monday waiting to face questioning by city councillors as to how a former restaurant group was able to put a stop payment” on a $33,000 check, Mayor Tom Ambrosino, walked immediately...
By James David Mitchell The police department continues to be a major concern for the city council and in particular for the two councillors who are running for mayor, with one of the candidates publicly stating this week that if he is elected, he will replace the police chief. Councillor-at-large George Rotondo minced...
By James David Mitchell Revere’s election chief reports that the Beach City will be in compliance with the newest mandate of the Voting Rights Act when the local electorate treks to the polls in a few weeks for the municipal election. Secretary of State William Galvin announced late last week that the list...
HUSH, HUSH, SWEET COUNCIL: An inquiring mind might wonder why the city council isn’t holding anyone culpable for the $33,000 bounced check that was “gifted” to the city from the dead of night closing of the Mount Vernon at The Wharf Restaurant. The $33,000 check was for the water bill owed and about eight...