The City of Revere held groundbreaking ceremonies May 31 for the Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station. Fire Chief Christopher Bright was master of ceremonies for the program and introduced the dignitaries in attendance, including former mayor and…
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City Accepts Gift From Amazon for Health and Wellness Center
By Adam Swift The City Council unanimously accepted a $150,000 gift from Amazon for facilities upgrades at the new Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center on Charger Street, although the gift didn’t totally put the mega-company back in all…
DCR Announces Upcoming Summer Events on North Shore
Special to the Journal The Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced the following summer programs for the North Region Coastal District Department of Conservation and Recreation from June to August. All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult…
Revere’s K9 Charlie Has a Big Following
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, Revere Public School students and staff were introduced to the district’s first ever Therapy/Comfort K9. Charlie is a full bred Black English Labrador who is just about four months old. He serves as the official…
Santiago Appoints Andrea Gayle-Bennett As the First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services
Special to the Journal Secretary Jon Santiago today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the first-ever Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS). Dr. Gayle-Bennett, a retired Brigadier General in the Massachusetts National Guard and a distinguished healthcare professional, brings a…
June Is a Month Of Freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Happy Not To Be A Boston Sports Fan
When we were younger, we lived and died by our Boston sports teams. Yes, the late Bill Russell and the Celtics provided more than a decade of joy and, for a short time, so too did Bobby Orr and the…
Guest Op-Ed: Acting Means Action
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…
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…
