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Ofo bike-sharing launch event to be held Monday, October 2 at 12:30 in front of City Hall
September 29, 2017Mayor Brian Arrigo, Revere on the Move Active Living Coordinator Julie Demauro, and other city officials will be present to demonstrate the new bicycles, 200 of which will be deployed around Revere as part of a pilot program. Read More
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CITY OF REVERE ANNOUNCES PILOT BIKE SHARING PROGRAM TO BEGIN OCTOBER 2
September 27, 2017Starting next week, world’s largest station-free bike sharing company, ofo, will be bringing 200 bicycles to Revere Read More
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Mayor Arrigo joins Governor Baker In Proclaiming August 6-12 2017 "Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week"; Visit the Revere Farmers Market This Friday!
August 8, 2017In recognition of the positive contributions of Massachusetts’ farmers’ markets to agriculture and public health, Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed August 6-12, 2017 “Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week.” Read More
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City of Revere Bans Sale of Synthetic Cannabinoids
May 2, 2017The ban goes into effect immediately after the Board of Health voted on Tuesday Read More
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City of Revere to host community forum to update work on addressing opioid abuse
April 18, 2017To update the public on the ongoing work of the SUD office, discuss future initiatives, and solicit feedback about next steps, the SUD Office, in conjunction with Mayor Arrigo’s office and the Revere Public Schools PTO, will host a community forum on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 5:00 PM, in the Learning Commons at Revere High School. Read More
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City of Revere's Efforts to Tackle Opioid Addiction Featured on Fox25 News
February 10, 2017Watch City of Revere SUD Initiatives Manager Julia Newhall on Fox25 News Read More
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City of Revere: Opioid Overdose Warning - February 8, 2017
February 8, 2017The City of Revere is issuing an advisory regarding a recent increase in opioid-related overdoses. This increase is reportedly linked to the use of heroin contaminated with the drug fentanyl. From February 1– February 7, 2016 there were 14 opioid overdoses in Revere, and 2 unconfirmed opioid overdose fatalities. Read More
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Mayor Arrigo Announces Regional Public Health Collaborative With Chelsea and Winthrop
November 15, 2016Mayor Brian Arrigo announced on Tuesday that Revere has formally entered in to a regional public health collaboration with Chelsea and Winthrop, with the partnership of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Read More
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New Round of Revere On The Move Mini-Grants Available
November 3, 2016Total of Over $23,000 Available for Community Proposals
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Mayor Arrigo enhances Substance Use Disorder Initiatives (SUDI) Office as part of strategy to address addiction; formal launch on October 27
October 19, 2016Upon taking office, Mayor Brian Arrigo declared that tackling substance abuse in Revere is one of his administration's top priorities. Through his leadership, the City of Revere formalized and enhanced the SUD Initiatives (SUDI) Office, increasing staff capacity to address drug addiction in our community.
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