MARIO R.E. Thinking THE SPRING MARKET Thinking MARIO R.E. IS HERE! 617-569-6044 of Selling?Javier Bedoya Javier Bedoya of Selling? 617-569-6044 617 610-4428 So is Revere’s #1 Realtor 617 610-4428 REVERE JOURNAL YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1881 VOLUME 19, No. 99 REVERE SENIOR CITIZEN PROM WEDNESDAY City officials announce May 22, 2019 Memorial Day ceremony INDEX Editorial 4 Green Beret Nicholas Lavery to be keynote speaker Sports 13 Police News 18 Journal Staff survive more than 40 surgeries, inten- sive retraining and, eventually, a re- Real Estate 24 Everyone has a story, but the story of turn to combat. He lost his leg when Classifieds 22 Warrant Officer Nicholas Lavery is one a long-trusted Afghan soldier fired on of bravery, courage and determination. him and his fellow soldiers, and oth- DEATHS He has received three Purple Hearts, er enemy forces emerged on rooftops, Joan McBain a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a shooting. Lavery was hit four times. Sylvia O’Connell Bronze Star with Valor for heroism in “My reasons for staying were the combat. same as the ones I enlisted,” the 6-foot- Janet Stec It is only fitting that Lavery, who 5-inch Kingston native said. “I made an has had five deployments, be invited oath to protect my country.” Obituaries Page 16 by Mayor Brian Arrigo to be the key- He was inducted into the UMass note speaker at Revere’s Memorial Day Lowell Military Hall of Fame. Lavery INDEPENDENT Ceremonies on Monday, May 27 on the holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal NEWSPAPER GROUP American Legion Lawn at 249 Broad- justice from UMass-Lowell. way at 11 a.m. Lavery is pursuing his master’s de- World War II Veterans will also help gree at the Chicago School of Profes- commemorate the 75th Anniversary of sional Psychology and spending time D-Day. with his wife, Army Master Sgt. Toni Lavery shattered his right leg in Af- Lavery, and their young son, Dominic. 50 CENTS ghanistan in 2013 and has never con- After the ceremony, all are welcome sidered a medical discharge. By 2015, at Casa Lucia on Lucia Avenue for a Lavery was back in Afghanistan, the lunch have a chance to meet Lavery in NEWS first special operator to return to com- person. bat as an above-the-knee amputee. There will be Roll Call of the Dead BRIEFS PHOTO BY OWEN CARRIGAN Prom King Charlie Russo and Queen Ann Columbro during the Revere Senior It is valor and determination that Citizen Prom at the Beachmont VFW on Thursday, May 16. Scores of seniors made Lavery a hero and helped him See MEMORIAL DAY Page 2 NOMINATIONS enjoyed dancing, dinner and socializing. See more photos on Page 10. BEING ACCEPTED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD AARP is now accepting Temple B’Nai Israel to close Four Revere students receive ACE scholarships nominations for its 2019 Mas- sachusetts Andrus Award for after more than 113 years By John Lynds tries. neering firms, Cravotta, Bri- Community Service, which Four Revere students are ana, Buenrostro and Castillo honors 50+ Commonwealth By Cary Shuman 113-year-old temple’s pres- With development in the among the 24 impressive high participated in a five-month residents who are sharing their ence in the city. region at an all-time high, the school students from a com- design project and construct experience, talent, and skills Temple B’Nai Israel, the “We much prefer to stay need for professionals in the munity in and around Boston a hypothetical project in order to enrich the lives of their beloved Jewish house of wor- open, but it’s lack of member- architecture, construction, and that received a scholarship to learn about each discipline. community members. ship in Beachmont and the ship, lack of participation, and engineering fields is bigger this year. “We are so proud of Axel “AARP Massachusetts is setting for bar mitzvahs, wed- changing demographics,” said than ever. Matthew Cravotta, Rich- and the work he did as part excited to shine a light on 50+ dings, and other joyous cel- Cherry at a final concert event ACE Mentor Program of ard Briana and Alejandro of ACE this year,” said Ex- Bay Staters who are using ebrations through the years, Sunday honoring the temple’s Greater Boston, the non-profit Buenrostro, all students at Re- cel Executive Director Owen what they’ve learned in life to will close its doors this Friday. legacy. organization which introduc- vere High School, as well as Stearns. “The hands-on expe- make a difference in the lives Debby Cherry, president of Cherry said the temple was es high school students to the Revere’s Axel Perez Castillo, riences of this program were around them,” said Mike Fes- the temple on Wave Avenue, once home to more than 300 architecture, construction, and a student at Excel Academy the perfect complement to ta, AARP Massachusetts State said this week’s traditional families, who would fill the engineering industries, is at Charter High School, were all the course he took as part of Director. Friday night Shabbat Ser- the helm of helping develop named ACE scholarship win- Excel’s dual enrollment pro- vices will mark the end of the See TEMPLE Page 9 future talent in those indus- ners. gram. We could not be more See NEWS BRIEFS Page 5 With professional guidance proud of him.” by industry mentors who are Cravotta, Briana, Buenros- Commission okays beer garden for full-time employees of con- tro and Castillo and other stu- IS IT A BIRD?! IS IT A PLANE!? struction, design and engi- Renegades games at Harr y Della Russo See SCHOLARSHIPS Page 2 IT’S A !! By Sue Ellen Woodcock vere Summer Night Series” at Donnelly Square in Beach- For the first time in the mont on Friday, June 14 from GREAT DAY AT THE RACES history of Harry Della Rus- 4-8 p.m. The event consists of so Stadium, beer is going to food trucks, music, art and en- be allowed, served in plastic tertainment. cups during only three games In other business: of the Boston Renegades, a • The commission ap- women’s tackle football team, proved a request for extension in June. of hours at Sabrine Bakery & The Licensing Commission Café, 91 Centennial Avenue. approved the three one-day During Ramadan the café will malt licenses at its May 15 be open until 2 a.m. meeting. • St, Mary’s Holy Name PHOTO BY JOHN DIGREGORIO Beer will be served at Society received licenses for Inclement weather did not stop local residents at the fifth annu- games on June 1, June 15 and an event on Saturday, June 8 al Kite Festival. see photos on page 12. June 29. for a Flag Day Dinner Dance. The commission also ap- • The Revere Lodge #1171, proved licenses to the City of 198 Shirley Ave., was granted Revere for upcoming Farm- a change in officers. TRASH er’s Markets to be held at 249 • El Penol 2, 570A Broad- Broadway on Fridays from way was granted a malt/wine Price subject to change NOTICE July to October from noon. restaurant to be operated 10 without a.m. to 10 p.m. Use of televi- notice Due to the Memorial Day to 8 p.m. In its fifth year, the Farmer’s Market has farmers, sion and radio permitted. JD Acosta, winner of the seventh race, with Carol Tye and Presi- Holiday, on Monday, May a food cart and a food truck, as • Ocean Liquors, 210 Shir- .55 th dent of the BIC Kathleen Heiser at Suffolk Downs for the “Great $ Per 27 , Trash will be delayed well as activities for families. ley Ave., was approved for the Day at the Races” hosted by the Beachmont Improvement change in officers/directors Gallon by one day. Also approved for the city Committee (BIC) to benefit the Stairways to Revere project. The • 1002 Gal. Minimum • 24 Hour Service was the licenses for the “Re- and a transfer of stock Capitol Waste Services, Inc. seventh race was dedicated to the Beachmont Improvement CALL FOR DAILY LOW PRICESALE PENDING Committee. SOLD 49 LEYDEN ST. #1 123 PRINCETON ST. 301 SARATOGA ST. #1 EAST BOSTON EAST BOSTON EAST BOSTON Stunning new construction 2 Bed/2 New to Market! 2 Family, 4-6 rooms, Last one Left! Luxury 2BR/2BA condo. Bath with master suite. Open concept separate utilities, H/W floors. Beauti- Private outdoor space. Master Bedroom design with large quartz island, Bosch fully renovated owners unit featuring with en-suite. Steps to Airport T, appliances. Garage parking too! 2 levels w/ 2 baths plus georgous yard Bremen Street Park, and Restaurants. $609,900 for entertaining. Why buy a condo? $519,900 Easy walk to Bremen St., Park, and T. $829,000 20 COTTAGE AVE. 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