Motorists illegally parking either in handicapped spaces or in the so-called “ladder†spots next to the handicapped spaces had the members of the Revere Commission on Disabilities sounding off at the March 10 meeting in the City Council Chambers at…
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Guest Op-Ed:Urgent challenges: Why I’m running for State Representative
By Joe Gravellese Last week, I announced my campaign for State Representative for Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus. I’m proud to be born and raised in Revere – son of a union operating engineer, grandson of a union teamster, and a…
Guido, Arrigo announce Revere Police to hold the Citizen Police Academy and Senior Citizen Academy this spring
Chief James R. Guido is happy to announce that the Revere Police Department will hold the Department’s Citizen Police Academy beginning in April 2020. The Revere Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy, which will allow residents…
House unanimously passes legislation to improve municipal public health services
Last week, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Rep. RoseLee Vincent along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to strengthen local and regional public health services across Massachusetts. The legislation, An Act Relative to Strengthening the…
Kelly’s Roast Beef launches Northeast expansion plans
Since 1951, Kelly’s Roast Beef has been a household name in Boston, earning national attention in pop culture and maintaining a loyal cult following. Now, the iconic chain which proudly lays claim to having invented the modern roast beef sandwich,…
Police Briefs
RAN INTO TELEPHONE POLE A Mountain Avenue man was allegedly driving drunk when he hit a telephone pole on Washington Avenue Feb. 24. Around 4:20 p.m., police responded and found that the car had hit a telephone pole and veered…
Make your voice heard — vote in the Presidential Primary
The revelation last week by members of our intelligence agencies to Congress that the Russians once again are, and will be, interfering in our electoral process is an ominous portent for the national election in November. The recent experience of…
Guest Op-Ed: Parking: A shing Example of Moving Forward
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo The combination of proficient management and modern technology can produce rapid, tangible success. One shining example is Revere’s parking department, where current results exceed even optimistic expectations. Revenue from parking meters between July 1 and…
Supt. Kelly’s issues statement on Revere Teachers Association matter
Superintendent Dianne Kelly issues the following statement is response to a Revere Teachers Association press release that was circulated following last week’s Revere School Committee Executive Session. This shall serve to clarify the facts that relate to statements provided by…
Inauguration Ceremony
In Second Inaugural Address, Arrigo Announces Several New Initiatives
By Joseph Gravellese During Monday night’s Inaugural Address, Mayor Brian Arrigo highlighted a number of initiatives for his second term. Among them: Facilities The Mayor reiterated Revere’s commitment to build a new Revere High School, a new DPW facility, and…
News Brief
MVES Holds Monthly LGBTQ Social Group Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) invites community members to join Mystic Tea, a monthly gathering for individuals with a focus on serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults in the Mystic Valley region,…
Austin Prep Choir Journeys to Rome
The Austin Prep Choir recently returned from a week-long trip to Rome, where students had the opportunity to sing at Saint Peter’s Basilica and for Pope Francis during the New Year’s Eve celebration on Saint Peter’s Square. The Austin Prep…
City of Revere: Municipal Meetings
Housing Authority Public Hearing Jan. 8, 2020; 5:30 p.m. Housing Authority 70 Cooledge Street Revere, MA 02151 Housing Authority Board Meeting Jan. 8, 2020; 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority 70 Cooledge Street Revere, MA 02151 Northeast Mosquito Control Meeting Jan. 9,…
—— Inaugural Address —— Mayor Arrigo Outlines Goals for New Term
The following are the complete inaugrual remarks of Mayor Brian Arrigo at the City of Revere’s Inaugural ceremony on Monday, Jan. 6: Good evening everyone. To the members of the City Council and school committee; to our invited guests –…
The Earth Is on Fire
As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…
Guest Op-Ed: No Eraser for 2019, But Redemption in 2020
By Melissa Martin Will we be the same human beings in the new year? Will this year be different? Will humanity change? Along with 2020 comes the hope and yearning for a more peaceful human race. How do we do…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Boys Basketball Tops Chelsea, 69-57 The Revere High boys basketball team evened its record at 2-2 with its second win in a row, a scintillating 69-57 victory over archrival Chelsea before a large, boisterous, and appreciative crowd at the…
Obituaries 01-08-2020
Frances Cristello Centenarian Frances R. (Natale) Cristello, 100, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5 at home surrounded by her loving family. The cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela (Marafino) Natale, she was…
–—— A Year in Review —––— As the Decade Comes to a Close, We Look Back at Revere Through the Year
By Journal Staff For the residents of Revere, 2019 will go down as year that saw no changes in the leadership of the City, and much good news about the state of city. During this year, two of Revere’s key…