Special to the Journal Boston Restaurateur and founder of Legal Seafoods Roger Berowitz, endorses Patrick Keefe for Mayor of Revere. The election date is on September 19, 2023. “Hi Roger Berkowitz here, former owner and longtime CEO of Legal Seafoods.…
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Firemen and Oilers Union Back Michelle Kelley in Council Race
Special to the Journal A prominent local chapter of the Service Employees International Union whose members provide maintenance at Revere’s public housing has thrown its weight behind Councilor-at-Large candidate Michelle Kelley, building momentum in advance of the Sept. 19 preliminary…
Council Seeks More Information On Migrant State of Emergency
By Adam Swift Earlier in August, Governor Maura Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to rapidly rising numbers of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts in need of shelter and services and a severe lack of shelter availability…
School Committee Approves New Cell Phone, Personal Electronic Device Policy
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In what was, at times, a heated discussion that lasted almost an hour, the Revere School Committee approved a new Student Cell phones and Personal Electronic Devices Policy during its regular meeting on August 15. A…
Area Planet Fitness Donate School Supplies to Local Boys & Girls Clubs
Special to the Journal Alder Partners LLC, an independent franchise group of Planet Fitness, owned and operated by the DeMartinis brothers, recently held a school supply drive at their nine Planet Fitness locations throughout the Boston area to support the…
Grant To Assist Local Police With Domestic Violence Resources
By Adam Swift The police department is applying for the annual Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program once again this year. The $20,227 the department is seeking will help fund school and community outreach programs, as well as…
September Service Changes Will Allow Crews To Continue Improvement Work Across MBTA System
Special to the Journal The MBTA announced service changes in September on the Red, Green, Orange, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Newburyport/Rockport, and Haverhill lines. The MBTA will continue working to improve service reliability across the system. Service changes will take place…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Holds Workshop
On Wednesday August 23, The Revere Chamber of Commerce sponsored a hybrid workshop on Estate Planning Strategies and Long-Term Care Insurance at the Marriott Springhill Suites (400 Ocean Ave, Revere Beach). The workshop was delivered in two sessions; beginning with…
Enjoy a Great – and Safe – Labor Day Weekend
With the weatherman predicting a superb Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. Although the Summer of…
School’s Back — Drive With Caution
With schools going back in session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
This Week’s Shootings Spread Like Wildfire Across America
Mass shootings have become all-too commonplace in America. But even by our nation’s uniquely violent standards, the multiplicity of shootings that spread across the country like a tornado-driven wildfire this past weekend was mind-numbing. First there was the shooting last…
Guest Op-Ed: Supporting Our Seniors
By Steve Morabito As Mayor, I will be a strong advocate for Revere’s seniors. We need to do more to give our older residents access to great programming, services, and the property tax relief they deserve. I will always be…
Guest Op-Ed: Overdevelopment in Revere: Prioritizing Responsible Growth Over Residential Overload
By Gerry Visconti As we all know, in recent years, the city of Revere has seen a staggering surge in residential development. While development is vital for economic growth, foreseeable adverse effects have left residents grappling with significant challenges. The…
Guest Op-Ed: Fostering a Water-Secure Future for Revere
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming Revere City Councilor-at-Large election, one candidate stands out for his unwavering commitment to responsible water management and environmental sustainability: Alexander Rhalimi. His dedication to collaborating with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) underscores his…
RHS Sports Roundup
New Season, New Coach for RHS Girls Volleyball The Revere High volleyball program will be under the direction of a new head coach, Emilie Hostetter, this season. Hostetter succeeds Lianne Mimmo, who stepped down from that position after five years…
Obituaries 08-30-2023
Patricia E. “Pat†Lino Talented Seamstress, Ames Department Store Retiree A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston on Augst 29​ for Patricia E. “Pat†(DiBenedetto) Lino, 88, who passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21.…
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News Briefs
Paul Buonfiglio Awarded MA Funeral Directors Award at NSCC Paul Buonfiglio of Topsfield, a funeral director at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere, received the 2023 Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association President’s Award at North Shore Community College’s (NSCC) recent Funeral Services…
On the Campaign Trail: Stamatopoulos Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor
Special to the Journal John J. Stamatopoulos has announced his candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor. The following is his statement: “Revere finds itself at a crossroads: a city bursting with potential yet grappling with unmet needs. As the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing…
RHS Responding To Changes in Discipline Law
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In response to some changes to one of the statutes that govern discipline for public schools in the state, Revere High School (RHS) has set out plans for both supporting and holding its students accountable in…
