The coming revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for the future benefit of mankind. (Yeah, we know, there are pitfalls, but for purposes of this editorial, we’re writing about a potential positive.) As we were listening the other…
Author: Journal Staff
Another Hapless Season for the Sox
With the Red Sox set to open their 2024 season this week, it seems all but assured that the Sox are destined for a third-straight last- place finish in the American League East. For those of us who cherish our…
Revere Athletes Recognized at the School Committee for Achievements in Winter Sports
By Melissa Moore-Randall The School Committee Room did not have an empty seat last Tuesday. The room was overflowing with Revere athletes and coaches for what Mayor Patrick Keefe referred to as “serious recognition for unbelievable accomplishments during the winter…
Revere High School Track Coaches MacDonald-Ciambelli and Fleming Named GBL Coaches of the Year
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere High Track raced to GBL Championships which led to Coach of the Year honors for Head Coaches Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli and David Fleming. MacDonald-Ciambelli, who is a Talent Acquisition Manager at the Boston Consulting Group specializing in…
RHS Sports Roundup
Spring Sports Season Begins for RHS Athletes The 2024 spring sports season for Revere High athletics is set to get underway this coming week. Coach Amy Rotger and the RHS girls lacrosse team will host Northeast Regional tomorrow (Thursday) under…
Obituaries 03-27-2024
Yvonne Pisano She Always Cared for Others and Loved Her Family Most of All Yvonne Pisano, born in Gloucester, the daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Brown) LeVie and beloved wife of Vito Pisano for 63 years, she was…
Council voices opposition to Bennington Street project
By Adam Swift Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna does not want to see MassDOT install a bike lane as part of a redesign of Bennington Street into East Boston. In the past, state officials have stated that the project…
Council approves drainagerepairstabilization account
By Adam Swift A new stabilization fund will set aside a percentage of the city’s free cash to help cover the costs of unforeseen or emergency drainage, stormwater, and culvert repair projects. The council approved the establishment of the stabilization…
Workshop focuses on beach climate resiliency
By Adam Swift Climate resiliency and the future of Revere Beach and the city’s coast were the focus of a Metropolitan Beach Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosted workshop held at City Hall last week. Residents and city…
RHS Sports Roundup
13 RHS Boys Are Named GBL All-Stars A total of 13 members of coach David Fleming’s Revere High boys track and field team, which captured last month’s Greater Boston League (GBL) Meet with an outstanding team performance, have been named…
Revere’s JKA Martial Arts Team To Compete at Shotocup Championships in Japan
By Melissa Moore-Randall On March 9, the Revere JKA Martial Arts Team attended the Japan Karate Association American Federations USA/JKA/AF in New Orleans. The competition was for a U.S. team spot at the World Shotocup Championships in Japan. The Revere…
Obituaries 03-20-2024
Theresa Merino July 19, 1928 – March 10, 2024 Theresa V. (Meads) Merino of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea and East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on March 10th after a short illness. She was 95 years old. Theresa was…
Gov. Healey Reads to Whelan School Students As Part of Read Across America Week: Touts State’s Literacy Launch Initiative During the Event
In celebration of ‘Read Across America,” Gov. Maura Healey joined Revere elected officials at Whalen Elementary School last Wednesday and read to students and discussed the importance of learning this valuable life skill. “It’s so, so important to learn how…
Beachmont Picks Up Its National ESEA ‘Distinguished School’ Honor in Oregon: Principal Freisen, Beachmont Staff, Asst. Super. Dr. Gallucci Accept Award During Conference
Special to the Journal In the fall, it was announced that Beachmont Elementary School was named a National “ESEA Distinguished School” by the National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beachmont was one of two schools in Massachusetts to receive…
Belle Isle Rotary Hosts First-Ever Gala at EBYC
Parkway Bridge Project To Begin in 2026
By Adam Swift MassDOT officials and consultants laid out the plans for the replacement of the bridge on Revere Beach Parkway that spans Broadway at a public meeting at City Hall last week. The $14 million project, which will be…
News Briefs
Revere Recreation Announces April Vacation Activities Ms. Sally’s annual Art Workshop is back. One day only for children currently in grades 1-6. Spots fill up fast, so sign up soon! *Sports Adventures will be offered Tuesday-Thursday and children will rotate…
Council Calls for Executive Session on Wonderland Litigation
By Adam Swift The city council is expected to vote in May on approving bonding for the new Revere High School project at Wonderland. The estimated cost of building on the Wonderland site is $522 million, which includes the $29.5…
Biden, Trump Top Revere Ballot in Primary
By Adam Swift There were few surprises in the Revere results for last week’s presidential primary, although President Joe Biden’s share of the vote in the city did fall significantly below the state totals. Biden topped the Democratic primary ballot…
Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Winthrop Join Regional Homelessness Program
Special to the Journal For the first time, eight communities north of Boston will launch a joint program to provide supportive services and outreach to those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence. The new program…
