The City of Revere and Revere Fire Department will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at its annual remembrance ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9:40 a.m. at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher…
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Beachmont VFW 6712 Auxiliary holds drive for troops
Jan Desmond a member pf Post 6712 and several auxiliary members instituted a care package drive for our troops serving overseas. 28 boxes filled with much needed personal care supplies and toiletries were gathered from post members and friends. Jan…
News Briefs
Novoselsky Announces Plans for New Stairs After many years of disrepair and the need for funding,Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky has said that there are now plans to totally renovate the public stairs between Florence Ave. and Campbell Ave. Several…
State Rep. and Councilor Jessica Giannino will not run for open Senate seat
Representative Jessica Giannino announced today that she will not seek the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Seat being vacated by current Senator and newly announced MassBio CEO Joseph A. Boncore. “First, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend and…
Busy agenda for Sept. 13 Council meeting
City Council President Anthony Zambuto said there will a “long agenda†for the Sept. 13 City Council meeting. Although City Clerk Ashley Melnik won’t list the official number of motions on the agenda until the Thursday afternoon deadline for councillors’…
DOTS ARMY to host annual Cornhole
Tournament at Griswold Fields on Saturday DOTS ARMY, a local Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Team will host their Third Annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at Griswold Fields behind St. Mary’s Church. The tournament will begin at 12 p.m. (11…
DCR releases September programs at Revere Beach Reservation 
The Department of Conservation and Recreation have listed the following programs that will be held at Revere Beach Reservation and Belle Isle Marsh. All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor…
City receives grant to tackle climate hazards, prepare for climate change consequences
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns including two grants for Revere through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The grants…
Revere Farmers Market Spotlight
By Joela Goga, Revere Ambassador Grateful Tastes is the type of business you hear about, perhaps from an excited neighbor or close friend– and are instantly drawn to, because it’s a place that has roots in the values of family,…
State Troopers charge Revere man with animal cruelty
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts State Police have a charged a Revere man with animal cruelty after a Trooper determined he allegedly chained a dog to an exposed steel rod at the edge of a beach, with a large…
Woman indicted in connection with trafficking multiple victims for sex
A Revere woman has been indicted for trafficking multiple victims for sex through Crystal’s Day Spa in Revere, which she was allegedly operating as a front for human trafficking, Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week. Two employees of the business…
96th annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian set for this weekend
The 96th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian will be a great celebration of tradition, cultural pride and fun for the whole family this weekend (September 11 and 12) on Warren and Porter Streets in East Cambridge. The…
Primary Election Day in Wards 3 and 5 is Tuesday
There will be a primary election in Revere this coming Tuesday, September 14, for the Ward Council seats in Wards 3 and 5. In Ward 3, four candidates are vying for the two top spots in order to advance to…
Restore happy hours? Are they crazy?
There seems to be a move afoot to place a ballot question for the November, 2022, state election that would allow for the return of so-called Happy Hours (a/k/a, drink as much as you can, as fast as you can)…
Letter to the Editor
Endorsing Anthony Cogliandro for Ward 3 Council Dear Editor, Anthony Cogliandro has been a family friend for a very long time. I have watched Anthony volunteer his time to help out the people of our community an uncountable number of…
Obituaries 09-08-2021
Elizabeth “Betty†Moynihan The center of her life and heart was family Family and friends attended visiting hours on Tuesday, September 7 in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107) Revere for Elizabeth “Betty†(Page) Moynihan, 88,…
Overdose Awareness Day in Revere
Public Servant of the Month — September: Risa Ferrara
In July, Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. For the month of September, Mayor Arrigo has highlighted school…
News Briefs
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and for many the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be…
Sen. Boncore Expected to Announce Resignation Today
State Sen. Joseph Boncore was expected to announce today that he will be resigning from his seat to accept a major leadership position with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Boncore had been in talks for the past few months with the…
