By Adam Swift The City Council approved several revisions to the ordinances governing city boards and commissions at its meeting on Monday night. Chief among the changes is one that does away with the ability for the Human Rights Commission…
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Marra Stepping Down From Human Rights Commission
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC)held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday in the City Council Chamber and via Zoom. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Kourou Pich, Rev. Tim Bogertman, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly…
News Briefs
Ward 1 Meeting Join Ward One Councillor Joanne McKenna and the Beachmont Improvement Committee for a presentation by HYM to discuss the changes coming in and around Beachmont on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Beachmont School Auditorium,…
Council Approves Several Polling Location Changes
By Adam Swift With a busy municipal election season already underway, the City Council unanimously approved several polling location changes that will take effect this fall at its meeting on Monday night. Ward 1, Precinct 3 is moving from the…
Council Celebrates Rita Singer’s 90th Birthday
By Adam Swift Rita Singer, one of Revere’s first female City Councillors, looked and sounded like she was set for another go at the campaign trail as the council presented her with a certificate of commendation in recognition of the…
School Committee Highlights the Positive
By Adam Swift The School Committee accentuated the positive during its meetings last week. During the committee’s regular and committee of the whole meetings, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and committee members highlighted a number of major student achievements…
Jaramillo Endorsed by Former Sen. Boncore for Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal Juan Pablo Jaramillo’s campaign for city council at-large is gaining momentum after his launch last week. Juan, a member of the Revere Planning Board, Revere High School graduate, and lifelong Revere resident, has now also been…
Clark Discusses GOP’s Devastating Default on America Act With Revere Veterans
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) met with Revere veterans to discuss the devastating impacts of the Republican Default on America Act, which passed the U.S. House on April 26, 2023. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Republican debt…
Leasing Underway for Initial Retail Space at Suffolk Downs
The Suffolk Downs developer has selected an exclusive retail leasing agent for Beachmont Square, the first phase of the Suffolk Downs redevelopment. Last week, the HYM Investment Group announced that Blackline Retail Group will be the leasing agent. The retail…
City Health Dept. Announces Sandler Square Mobile Market, Bringing Fresh Produce, Resources, and Community to Shirley Ave
Special to the Journal The City of Revere’s Public Health Department today announced the Sandler Square Mobile Produce Market pilot program, set to launch Saturday, June 10, 2023 on Shirley Ave. The Market, which will be available biweekly in Sandler…
Revere Youth Volunteers Community Service at Fire Station
Special to the Journal On Wednesday, April 19, 12 year old Revere youth Anthony Ferragamo volunteered several hours of his time for community service to assist the Revere Fire Department. He spent most of his time with the people picture…
Clark Visits Revere Head Start To Highlight Vital Role Amid GOP Threats
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) visited the Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) Head Start program at the Irene O’Connell Community Center in Revere to highlight the devastating impact that funding cuts in the GOP’s…
Zoning Subcommittee Wants Further Debate on Childcare Ordinance
By Adam Swift The City Council wants further discussion on a change to the city’s home-based daycare zoning ordinance before approving any changes. The proposed zoning change would allow Revere home-based daycares to operate without a special permit from the…
Thank You, Janine Grillo Marra
We wish to take a moment to express our thanks to Janine Grillo Marra, who formally stepped down this past week from the Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC). Janine chaired the HRC through trying times over these past few years…
DeSantis vs. Disney: This Is What an Autocracy Looks Like
The ongoing battle that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been waging against the Walt Disney Company not only demonstrates what a petty, vindictive, and mean-spirited little man he is, but also illustrates the danger that an autocratic ruler poses to…
Letters to the Editor
The One Whom Satan Fears Dear Editor, Have you ever wondered why Christians and Jews are targeted by violence, evil doers, and liberal progressives? Jewish believers have been attacked and hated historically by many cultures to the point of extinction.…
Guest Op-Ed: Mother’s Day and Your Time
By Dr. Glenn Mollette You may have lost your mother early in life or never really knew your mother. My two sons were only 17 and 20 when their mother passed at the ae of 49 from multiple sclerosis. Mother’s…
Revere Boxing Students Debut at King of the Ring Tournament
By Melissa Moore-Randall RHS Boxing has been on an amazing journey from heavy bags dangling from a ceiling of a scanty Revere High School office space to a USA Boxing sanctioned King of the Ring Tournament. Revere Junior Sebastian Orellana…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Softball Corrals Mustangs, Topples Medford From First The Revere High softball team pulled off the upset of the season in the Greater Boston League (GBL) last Wednesday at the St. Mary’s field when the Lady Patriots defeated Medford, which…
Obituaries 05-10-2023
Toby Grubert Retiree of the First National Bank of Boston Toby Grubert of Revere entered into rest on May 3 at the age of 87. She was a lifelong resident of Revere a graduate of Revere High School, Class of…