Special to the Journal State Representative and Salem School Committee Member, Manny Cruz, has endorsed School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for School Committee. “Jacqueline, like many of us, is the proud daughter of immigrants who sacrificed for her to have…
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Hayden Announces Youth Advisory Council, Encourages Suffolk County Teens To Apply
Special to the Journal District Attorney Kevin Hayden has announced the creation of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council, which will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Hayden’s office insight into issues such as youth violence,…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Updates to MBTA Communities Guidelines
Special to the Journal  The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has announced updated Guidelines relative to the MBTA Communities law. In response to feedback from municipal leaders in several MBTA Communities, EOHLC is revising the Guidelines to…
Trump and Biden: Worst Candidates Ever?
As it becomes increasingly apparent that the candidates for President in 2024 will be Joe Biden and Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign, it is understandable why Americans are so pessimistic about the future direction of the…
Our Age of Anxiety
The Wall St. Journal this past week featured a front page story entitled, “The Booming Business of American Anxiety.†The issue of New York Magazine two weeks ago touched on the same subject with the cover story, “Trauma: America’s Favorite…
Electing Fiscal Responsibility: Alexander Rhalimi for Revere Councillor-at-Large
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming elections, Revere has a crucial opportunity to secure its financial future by electing Alexander Rhalimi as Councillor-at-Large. In today’s uncertain economic climate, fiscal responsibility is not just a buzzword; it is a necessity for…
Guest Op-Ed: Young People Are Our Future
By Minnah Sheikh As a 20-year-old working in the world of politics since I was 13, I have heard that phrase more times than I can count. But what does that mean? What does that look like? My name is…
Letter to the Editor
This is Not a Game Dear Editor, At the risk of sounding naive (which I am not) … The coming of an election season, while competitive at its core, should inspire candidates’ passion for public service and engage their constituencies…
Revere Boxing and Outreach Heads North of the Border
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Boxing and Outreach Program headed north of the border to Woodstock, New Brunswick to participate in their first international matches. New Brunswick, bordered by Quebec, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Bay of Fundy, and…
Obituaries 08-23-2023
Patricia H. Jones Late Proprietor of Mr. Flower & Mrs. Flower on Broadway, Revere, She Was Dedicated to the Revere Community Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, August 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.…
Lemonade for a Cause
Happy 99th Birthday Sue Colella
Powers Seeks Re-Election in Ward 5 Council Race
Special to the Journal John Powers Councilor of Ward 5 has announced his candidacy for re-election. The following is his statement: “My name is John Powers; and it has been my honor to represent the citizens of Ward 5 on…
Community Comes Together To Create ‘Destination’ Mural at Garfield School Complex
By Melissa Moore-Randall As development in Revere continues to bring a fresh look to the city, a spot at the Garfield School Complex has been transformed thanks to a team effort by the Revere community. Wayne Godbout, an ELL teacher…
State Requires More Involved Environmental Review for Gibson Park Project
By Adam Swift Last month, the state’s Secretary of Environmental and Energy Affairs ruled that the city will not be able to use an expedited Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process for the Gibson Park reconstruction project. The city had requested…
News Briefs
Revere Mayoral Debate Set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at RHS The Revere Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership of President Patrick Lospennato and Executive Director Erica Porzio, will host the Revere Mayoral Debate on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7…
RAHTF Votes To Seek Acquisition Of Suffolk Ave. Property for Affordable Home
The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (RAHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, August 9. On hand for the session were chair Joe Gravellese and fellow members Jan Dumas, Laila Pietri, Anayo Osueke, Claire…
Revere Nonprofits Receive Partnership Grants From the Foundation Trust
Special to the Journal The Foundation Trust, a private operating foundation serving the greater Boston area, is pleased to announce its 2023 grant recipients. Since our first grant solicitation cycle in 2019, over $80,000 has been awarded in scholarships and…
Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe Endorsed by IBEW 103
Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe has been endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103. The preliminary election in Revere for Mayor is September 19. “Productive meeting with our friend, the Mayor of Revere, Patrick Keefe. Thanks for…
GBLC Endorses School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for Re-Election
The Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC) has endorsed School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for a second term on the Revere School Committee. “On behalf of the 100,000+ union members and families in our region, the Greater Boston Labor Council is…
