Ward 3 City Councillor candidates Anthony Cogliandro and Al Terminiello Jr. advanced to the Nov. 2 final election, while Al Fiore and John Powers advanced in Ward 5 following Tuesday’s preliminary election. Cogliandro finished in first place in the field…
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Remembering 9/11 in Revere
The City of Revere and the Revere Fire Department held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Saturday at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright led the speaking program that was held on the 20th anniversary…
Recognizing an Outstanding Business: Vin’s Auto Celebrates 60 Years in Revere
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky will present a special citation from the council to Vin Conte, owner of Vin’s Auto Service on American Legion Highway, at the business’ 60th anniversary celebration and barbecue on Saturday. Novoselsky has been a long-time…
RPS Students Welcomed Back With One of the City’s Most Famous Smiling Faces
By Melissa Moore-Randall With Revere students finally back in school, full-time, Revere Public Schools (RPS) bus driver Cheryl Mei is happy to be back behind the wheel with a busload of students. After nearly a year of remote learning, RPS…
News Briefs
Public Stairways Project Community Meeting The City of Revere’s Office of Planning and Community Development and the Department of Public Works will host a community meeting to discuss the re-construction of the public stairways located on Florence Avenue and Winthrop…
Arrigo Responds to Council Discussion of Lack of Air Conditioning at Lincoln School
Mayor Brian Arrigo has offered a vigorous response to the City Council’s harsh comments about the lack of air conditioning at the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. The issue came before the City Council Monday night following a motion by Councillor-at-Large…
Revere Farmers Market Spotlight: House Bear Brewing Makes Their Mark with Mead
By Joela Goga, COVID Ambassador Beth Borges, co-owner of House Bear Brewing, thought of her unique business idea while at Babson college, but at the time she had never heard of anyone opening up a meadery. However, “if you can…
Lenny Piazza Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Leonard Piazza Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the following students as recipients for 2021: Joshua Chaves, Ashley Fitzgerald, Thomas O’Shea, Kaleigh Snook, Gianna Stickney– and a donation to the Everett High School Band to aid in their awesome…
As Revere’s School Year Start, Some Provisions Are Necessary
Just before school started for Revere Public Schools (RPS), Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly and the School Committee went over some provisions that will be necessary to ensure a safe and successful 2021/2022 school year amid a continuing pandemic. With students…
McKenna, Visconti Ask for Investigation of Counterfeit Parking Passes in City
Councillors Joanne McKenna and Gerry Visconti are asking the parking director to investigate the usage and production of counterfeit visitor parking passes throughout the city. The councillors also want the parking director to revoke all visitor parking privileges from residents…
City Council Proclaims September as “Hunger Action Monthâ€
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino proclaiming the month of September, 2021 as Hunger Action Month in the City of Revere. Following is the text of the Proclamation: City of Revere, Massachusetts Proclamation Whereas, hunger…
Remembering the Local Victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 Attacks 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago on Sept. 10, 2001, 2,996 people went to sleep not knowing the horrors the next day would bring. Among them, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights, 2,606 people went to sleep in…
East Boston State Rep. Adrian Madaro Bows Out of Senate Race
East Boston Rep. Adrian Madaro has decided not to run for the state senate seat recently vacated by Sen. Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop). Madaro, who has served as state rep since 2015 after winning a special election that year and is…
Arrigo Appoints Zachary Babo as Director of Parking
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the appointment of Zachary Babo as Parking Director. The appointment comes after the retirement of James Rose this past May. Zachary Babo, a Revere High School Graduate, is now raising his children Zachary Jr. and Mackenzie…
On the Campaign Trail
The Race for City Council Ward 3 In advance of the preliminary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Revere Journal asked the Ward 3 and Ward 5 candidates to respond to questions about what they consider…
Observing Labor Day
Two ward races on tap for upcoming Tuesday’s primary
The voters in Wards 3 and 5 will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to cast their ballots to determine the two candidates that will advance to the final election in November. While there are four candidates in…
Revere resident Gangi brings floats to life at North End Feast
Story by Marianne Salza Revere resident, Pascal Gangi, celebrated the blessing of the fishing waters at the North End waterfront by creating two floats for the August 14 Fisherman’s Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca. Gangi’s vibrant displays…
City, Revere Fire Dept. will hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Revere and Revere Fire Department will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at its annual remembrance ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9:40 a.m. at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher…
Beachmont VFW 6712 Auxiliary holds drive for troops
Jan Desmond a member pf Post 6712 and several auxiliary members instituted a care package drive for our troops serving overseas. 28 boxes filled with much needed personal care supplies and toiletries were gathered from post members and friends. Jan…
