Revere Police News

13-15777-AR- Investigators from the Revere Police Department obtained information that a residence located at 136 Walnut Ave. in the rear was being used for prostitution and as a distribution center for heroin in the Shirley Avenue neighborhood. Detectives executed a search warrant and arrested Susan Mims of that address and Phillip Ruiz who gave a Chelsea address. Mims was charged with an... Read more

City of Revere FY14 Budget Submission

Dear Resident,

This past week we submitted the FY14 budget to the Revere City Council in the amount of $154,060,170 for its review and adoption. The budget documentation that was provided to the City Council in prior years had always seemed incomplete and overly cumbersome. Since becoming Mayor, I have taken on the responsibility to resolve this issue, and provide the Council, and the public, with... Read more

Senior Citizen Work-Off Abatement Program

Mayor Daniel Rizzo is happy to announce the implementation of the Senior Citizen Work-Off Abatement Program for 2013. The program allows for 50 seniors to work for a $500 property tax deduction and another 50 seniors to work for a $500 water bill reduction.

“This program serves two purposes for us in city government,” commented Mayor Rizzo. “First, it provides some much needed relief for our... Read more

Revere is Recognized by the National League of Cities as Number One in Massachusetts, and Third Nationally, in Addressing Childhood Obesity through Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties

The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized the City of Revere and the Revere Public Schools for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties (LMCTC). LMCTC is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! initiative, which is dedicated to solving the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation.

Five... Read more

Revere to Hold Memorial Day Exercises Monday, May 27, 2013

Mayor Daniel Rizzo is pleased to announce that this year’s Memorial Day Exercises will be held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. on the lawn of the American Legion Building at 249 Broadway.

Guest Speaker for the ceremony will be Brigadier General (Retired) Thomas J. Sellars. Brigadier General Thomas J. Sellars was born in Brockton. He attended Stoughton High School; earned both a BS and... Read more

Mayor Rizzo to Hold a Public Meeting on Ongoing Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements

The City and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have entered into a Consent Decree to detect and... Read more

Revere Named a Top Spot to Live by the Boston Globe Magazine

REVERE

Median single-family home price in 2012 $232,000

Change since 2011 +9.59%

Population 52,459

Residential tax rate $15.56

“Revere didn’t always have a positive image,” says John Festa, the city’s director of economic development. “That’s all changing now.” Maureen Celata, owner of M. Celata Real Estate in Revere, points... Read more

3rd Annual Revere Shines Citywide Cleanup Brings Out Hundreds of Residents, Businesses, and Community Groups

This year’s Annual Clean-Up Day, “Revere Shines” which was held this past Saturday was a huge success! More than 500 volunteers across the city helped clean up parks, school playgrounds, islands, and streets. After the clean-up, the volunteers came back to the American Legion Hall for a barbeque and a celebration of all their hard work. All of this would not have been possible without the... Read more

Mayor Rizzo to Hold Candlelight Vigil on May 7th In Memory of those Impacted by the Boston Marathon Bombings

Mayor Rizzo would like to invite all residents to an Interfaith Service and Candlelight for the victims, families, and responders of the Boston Marathon tragedy. All residents are encouraged to attend and come together as a community to reflect on the events of last week.

The vigil will take place on Tuesday, May 7^th, at 6:30PM, on the front steps outside of Revere City Hall.

If you would like... Read more

Broadway Advisory Group to Meet on May 1st to Discuss Revitalization Efforts along the Cities Central Business District

Mayor Dan Rizzo campaigned on a promise to change the face of Broadway through a well thought out, community guided revitalization process. In order to make certain the business community along Revere’s central business district has a voice in the process, the Mayor has established a Broadway Advisory Group which offers input and advice with respect to this important project. Their next meeting... Read more