The 1960s Come Back to Bite Us Dear Editor, It seems that we’re in a time warp regarding the environment. In 1934, owners of Breakheart Hill Forest sold their land to the state with the understanding that it would be…
Author: Journal Staff
Guest Op-Ed: Billions Spent on the Election While Americans Struggle
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections may have exceeded $16 billion according to a OpenSecrets analysis. Federal candidates and political committees spent over $8 billion while state candidates, party committees, and ballot measure…
RHS Sports Roundup
Rocio Gonzalez Castillo Does Well at Division 2 Meet The 2022 season for the Revere High girls cross country team came to an official conclusion with the State Division 2 Meet Sunday at Stanley Park at Holyoke Community College. The…
Obituaries 11-16-2022
Diane Dumas Retiree of E.B. Horn Jewelers Diane M. (Caggiano) Dumas, 77, of Revere, formerly of Wakefield and East Boston, passed away on Thursday, November 10. Diane worked at E.B. Horn Jewelers for 50 years, it became her second family…
Remembering and Honoring Bobby Picardi
Re-Dedication Held For Pvt. Frank Erricolo Memorial Park
Public Servants of the Month: Inspectional Services Administrative Staff Are November 2022’s Public Servants of the Month
Special to the Journal Inspectional Services is a department in the City of Revere that many take for granted – when you need a permit, want to open a business, or make changes to your property, they’re your first stop.…
News Briefs
Patriot Senior Club To Meet Nov. 15 The last meeting for this year for the Patriot Senior Club will be Tuesday November 15. There will be a light luncheon along with a “Penny Sale.†It should be a fun afternoon,…
Arrigo Leads Charge in Cleaning Up Long-Vacant and Overgrown McMackin Little League Site
Opening in 1952, the McMackin Little League Field has been a staple in the Revere community for more than 60 years, serving as a spot for youth baseball players in Revere to meet and play ball. Named after World War…
Housing Coalition Receives CHAPA’s Community Engagement Award
Affordable housing nonprofit Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) honored Revere advocacy group, Revere Housing Coalition (RHC), with CHAPA’s Community Engagement Award at their 55th Annual Dinner on October 13th, recognizing the critical role the group has played in creating…
Conservation Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Conservation Commission held a brief meeting last Wednesday, November 2, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Robert Cassidy, and Brian Averback were on hand for the meeting. The session lasted for…
Groups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…
Revere Human Rights Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, November 3. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossani, Lynn Alexis, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, and Dr.…
Introducing Lauren Buck in Her New Position as Chief of Health and Human Services: Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Starts New Role As Emergency Preparedness Manager, Following Career as Nurse in Rps
Special to the Journal Residents may remember Lauren Buck for her role as Director of Public Health throughout the COVID pandemic. In September of 2022, Lauren Buck was voted unanimously in her promotion as Chief of Health and Human Services.…
Arrigo Proposes MassDOT Route 1A Corridor Resolution
Special to the Journal At the Revere City Council meeting on October 24th, Mayor Arrigo introduced a resolution to repurpose surplus Commonwealth property that runs parallel to Route 1A. The Commonwealth, through its Department of Transportation owns vacant property located…
City of Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Inaugural Meeting Tonight
Special to the Journal Joe Gravellese, Chair of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund has released the agenda for the inaugural meeting, taking place tonight, November 9, in the City Council Chambers. The meeting will also be streamed on Zoom.…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Night
By Cary Shuman The Revere Chamber of Commerce held its Gala and Awards Night Saturday at Casa Lucia. RCC Executive Director Amanda Schepici- Portillo, who has piloted the organization’s tremendous resurgence during the last year, welcomed the large gathering to…
Temple Tifereth in Winthrop Receives $56,000 Grant From State
The Baker-Polito Administration announced grants totaling more than $4.1 million to help Massachusetts nonprofit faith-based organizations to improve physical security and protect against terroristic and hate-fueled attacks. The awards were announced during the 4th Annual Faith-Based Organizations Safety and Security…
RHS Sports Roundup
Rupp Wins Medal at State Coaches Meet Revere High freshman Olivia Rupp ran a superb race to finish in the top-10 and earn a medal in the freshman race at the Frank Mooney Coaches Invitational Meet this past Saturday that…
Obituaries 11-09-2022
Linda Barys Graduate of RHS, Class of 1968 Funeral Services were held in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals for Linda L. (Napolitano) Barys who died unexpectedly at her home in Saugus on Friday, October 28. She was 72…
