https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Revere, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Luigi’s manager Justin Pioppi says the restaurant sold 383 pizzas during Monday’s $9 large cheese pizza special. The weekly deal began during the pandemic to keep pizza affordable for people on fixed incomes; on Monday nights, the restaurant says it doesn’t keep slices readily made so it can prioritize limited oven space.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000At its October 5 meeting, the City Council tabled a proposed $125,000 appropriation for an engineering study of Garfield School’s elevator system. One elevator is out of service and another works intermittently; the funding proposal may return for discussion.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 on September 30 to approve variances for a 16-story, 334-unit apartment building at the Wonderland Ballroom site. The plan includes a replacement function facility and 23 affordable units.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Revere received a $2.5 million FEMA SAFER grant to hire 12 full-time firefighters, who are expected to begin work early next year. They will be assigned across the city's five stations, adding one firefighter per station; hiring may be staggered depending on academy placements, exam scores and interviews.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The City of Revere will host a community tailgate Sunday, October 11, at 1 p.m. at Griswold Park, 704 Washington Ave. Residents can watch the Patriots play the Raiders.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Massachusetts health officials reported the state’s 12th human West Nile case of 2026 on Friday, and Revere remains among communities rated high risk. Residents are advised to take mosquito precautions until the first hard frost, typically expected between mid-October and early November.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Revere High senior Ejlal Mohammedsalih’s Connect Me chapter has about 30–40 participants, including roughly 20 RHS tutors. The free Zoom program pairs K–8 students with volunteer tutors while giving high school students leadership and community-service experience.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000After residents raised concerns about oversight, permits, fees and replacement requirements at a Sept. 28 public hearing, Councillors Joanne McKenna and Jim Mercurio said they would revise the proposed citywide tree-preservation ordinance before bringing it back to the council. The proposal aims to protect Revere’s tree cover through a permit process for removing healthy trees, while allowing removal when there is a reasonable need.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The city completed a 236-kilowatt rooftop solar array at the Department of Public Works on September 30. It is expected to generate about 294,000 kilowatt-hours in its first year and save nearly $1.15 million over 20 years.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000At its Sept. 28 meeting, the City Council asked the mayor to press the U.S. Postal Service after residents reported receiving mail about once a week. Councillors said carriers cited staffing shortages at the post office.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 30, at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The city has posted the meeting agenda and packet.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A truck struck a utility pole on Mountain Avenue around 3 a.m. Sunday, leaving more than 4,000 customers without power. Police reported no injuries; most service was restored by 6:30 a.m., and all customers were back on by 2 p.m.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A months-long investigation into cocaine distribution led to the arrest of Michael Lovejoy, 27, of Revere. Police seized over 100 grams of cocaine and crack, two firearms, and ammunition from his Gore Road residence on Sept. 23.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Revere School Committee has begun the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Dianne Kelly, who will retire at the end of the school year. The committee expects to issue a request for proposals for a search firm by Oct. 1 and aims to have a new superintendent in place by late February or early March. A screening committee with stakeholder input is being formed.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf Advisory for Suffolk County, including Revere, from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. Northeast winds of 45 to 60 mph and waves up to 13 feet could bring up to a foot of inundation in low-lying areas, with beach erosion expected.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-24https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-24Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Amazon has donated essential classroom supplies—including pencils, dry-erase markers, tissues, paper, and disinfectant wipes—to every Revere Public Schools teacher. Superintendent Dianne Kelly announced the districtwide donation, which was distributed to schools across the city to help educators start the school year with key supplies already on hand.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-23https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-23Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board has set November 4 as the opening date for applications to a mortgage buy-down program. The initiative is designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for Revere residents. Further details on the application process are pending.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-22https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-22Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Revere Patriots defeated Lynn English in five sets on Monday, winning their second straight match and improving to 3-2 on the season. They next play at Malden on Wednesday.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-21https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-21Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Massport will install a state-of-the-art monitor in Revere to measure ultrafine particulate matter from Logan Airport plane emissions and vehicles. The exact location has not been set, but it will likely be in the Beachmont neighborhood.https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-20https://nanopress.net/revere-ma/briefs/2026-09-20Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The City of Revere has added two new Emergency One Typhoon pumper trucks to the fire department, replacing some of the oldest trucks in the fleet. The new apparatus are designed to improve firefighter safety and emergency response times as part of the city's ongoing apparatus replacement program.