By Acting Patrick Keefe Our City Charter dictates that upon a vacancy in the Mayor’s office, the President of the City Council takes on the Mayoral duties and is called “Acting Mayor.†Though the title says “Actingâ€, the responsibility to…
Author: Journal Staff
Letter to the Editor
More Sunblock, Less Violence on Revere Beach Dear Editor: In the face of escalating gun violence in our community and the need for safer public spaces, it is imperative that local and state community leaders, along with law enforcement agencies,…
RHS Sports Roundup
Despite Loss in Tourney, a Record-Setting Year for RHS Boys Volleyball Team Although the Revere High boys volleyball team came out on the short-end of a 3-1 decision at Brookline High in a hard-fought match in the opening round of…
Obituaries 06-07-2023
Joseph DeSantis Led the Revere/Everett/Malden Youth Hockey Program for 27 Years Our beloved father, Joseph A. DeSantis, 67, of Revere, passed away peacefully in his home on June 2 surrounded by family and friends. Joe dedicated 27 years of his…
City Hosts Annual Memorial Day Exercises
Rhalimi Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Alex Rhalimi has pulled his nomination papers for councillor-at-large in Revere’s 2023 municipal election. This will be Rhalimi’s second bid for political office, having run for the Democratic nomination for Suffolk County Sheriff in the 2016…
RHS Filmic Society Producing First Horror Film
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere High Filmic Society will produce its first horror film. The club centers around film-making which includes writing original screenplays and filming and producing independent movies with students and staff. The club is run by Paul…
Martelli Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal Don Martelli has announced his intention to run for Councillor-at-Large. The following is his announcement: “Dear Revere Residents, With a strong belief in the power of inclusivity and collaboration, I aim to create a future where…
Happy 100th Birthday Mary ‘Tudy’ Masella
Majano Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Christian Majano Ortez has announced his intention to run for City Councillor-at-Large. The following is his announcement: “The Majano committee is introducing to Revere community Christian A Majano Ortez candidate for a councilor-at-large seat in the…
RHS Class of ’23 Set To Graduate On June 7
By Michael Coughlin Jr. As the days go by, the clock is about to strike midnight on the Class of 2023 as Revere High School seniors will be donning the celebratory cap and gown very shortly. On Wednesday, June 7,…
Two Sunday Shootings Shut DownRevere Beach in First Incident of Season
By Adam Swift State Police closed Revere Beach on Sunday after three people were hospitalized following two separate shootings on the beach. Police responded to the first reported shooting at 123 Centennial Ave. around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. A…
News Briefs
Daily Lane Closures Scheduled on North Shore Road The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be implementing daily lane closures on portions of North Shore Road between Route 145 and Route 1A in Revere. The lane closures…
Councillors Unhappy With Amazon Warehouse Opening Delays
By Adam Swift When Amazon swooped in to build a new logistics and delivery warehouse at the former Showcase Cinema site on Squire Road, some city councillors saw it as the best possible outcome for the location and the site.…
Shirley Ave. TDI Partnership Launches Participatory Budgeting Hub To Help Prioritize Public Realm Improvements in the Neighborhood
 Special to the Journal The Revere Shirley Ave TDI Partnership announced this week a brand- new participatory budgeting website for both residents and business owners to help distribute $275,000 in funding for improvements to outdoor spaces in and around Shirley…
Water Department Updates Council on Hydrant Issues
By Adam Swift The city’s inventory of 875 fire hydrants are in good shape and undergo annual inspections and flushing, Acting Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department Chris Ciaramella told the city council last week. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said…
American Battlefield Trust Funds A.C. Whelan Field Trip
By Melissa Moore-Randall Fifth grade students from the A.C. Whelan School visited the Boston Freedom Trail on May 15th. Thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s Field Trip Fund, students went on a guided walking tour through the…
DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo Holds Press Conference at Historic Revere Beach
Special to the Journal Last week newly appointed DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo returned to the Nation’s first Public Beach to host his first press conference since his appointment by Governor Maura Healey. Commissioner Arrigo was joined by Secretary of Energy…
Revere Housing Trust Hears From Habitat CEO
The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (RAHTF) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 10. On hand for the meeting were chair Joe Gravellese and fellow members Jan Dumas, Laila Pietri, Anayo Osueke, Claire…
Massport Announces Schedule ForSummer Runway Work at Boston Logan
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the Runway 15R-33L Safety and Pavement Rehabilitation Project schedule for this summer. In collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Massport will begin work on Runway 15R-33L in August, with…