Is there a new health and recreation facility in Revere’s future? Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti made that inquiry to Revere Finance Director Richard Viscay during the Ways and Means Subcommittee meeting Monday Visconti had noticed a “health and wellness center†item…
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RMGBRC Hosts the Annual Bocce on the Beach, to Preserve the Past for the Future
Story by Al Terminiello Jr. Revere has a long and proud history that many may not be aware of, or just take for granted. Either way, this history is important to preserve, as part of it’s historical past and that…
Turco Hires Jake Letterie as Legislative Aide
Newly elected State Representative Jeffrey Turco announced that Jake Letterie, a lifelong 19th Suffolk District resident, had been hired as his legislative aide at the State House. “It was extremely important to me to find a legislative aide who had…
McKenna Seeks Assistance of DPW in Abandoned Shopping Carts Matter
Stating that shopping carts being taken from supermarkets and other stores and being abandoned on city streets “are becoming a blight to our community,†Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is reaching out to the DPW to help alleviate the situation.…
Revere School Committee Votes to Go Forward With $102.7 Million FY22 Budget
At last Tuesday night’s Revere Public School Committee meeting, committee members voted to approve line items for the School Department’s $102,691,177 budget for Fiscal Year 22. The money approved at last Tuesday’s meeting for FY22 did not include the federal…
New Book by Local Author Cuts Through the ‘Fog’ of War
here’s no shortage of new revelations for the die-hard Battle of Bunker Hill enthusiast in a new book by Marc Stockwell-Moniz, including an updated death count and some insight into just how crazy – or foggy – the whole battle…
Director of Parking James Rose Honored With Citation by Council
The City Council honored Parking Director Jim Rose Monday with a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of his upcoming retirement. City Council President Anthony Zambuto praised Rose’s efforts in helping to implement the new residential parking program. “We all know…
Hosts Neighborhood Block Party
Firefighters Remembered
Wilson Honored for Saving Life of Young Girl
The Revere City Council presented Revere Police Officer David Wilson its highest honor – a Certificate of Merit – for his heroic actions of rescuing a girl from the frigid waters of Revere Beach on May 14, 2021. Councillor-at-Large George…
Employees to be Honored
Revere Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Donny Ciaramella, DPW General Foreman Joe Lake, and the city’s Engineering and Water and Sewer Departments will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the City Council. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said the individuals…
Board of Health Lifts State of Emergency
Special to The Journal The Revere Board of Health announced they lifted the State of Emergency issued last year on March 19, 2020. As of today, masks are no longer required at City Hall and other city buildings for fully…
A Resounding Response: Boudreau, Boston Sparks Provide a Great Service to Firefighters
When Revere firefighters rushed to Kingman Avenue on June 2, they encountered heavy fire and smoke overflowing from the top floor of the building. Fire officials had to determine quickly whether there were still occupants inside the burning structure and…
Councillor McKenna seeks art galleryto be located in old Beachmont fire station
Where some see an old fire station, Joanne McKenna sees a new art gallery. The Ward 1 councillor wants to transform the former Beachmont fire station on Winthrop Avenue into artists’ lofts and an art gallery. McKenna said the building…
Derek’s Barber Shop
Derek Anemoduris establishes himself as one of Revere’s premier barbers Derek Anemoduris reigns as one of the most prolific three-point shooters in Revere High basketball history. The former captain and leading scorer on the 1997 and 1999 RHS teams still…
HYM proposes to build $500 million life science center at Suffolk Downs
Thomas O’Brien, managing partner of The HYM Investment Group, the real estate company redeveloping the Suffolk Downs site, told the Revere City Council Monday that HYM will be building a $500 million life science center on the Revere portion of…
Council Honors Women Encouraging Empowerment
Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) was honored with a Revere City Certificate of Appreciation for its efforts in helping residents who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In announcing the award, Councillor-at- Large Steven Morabito said, “Women Encouraging Empowerment has been…
Revere High School FEM Club Receives Certificate of Appreciation
The Revere High School Feminist Empowerment Movement [FEM] Club received a City Council Certificate of Appreciation for assisting residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can all agree that giving students a voice is very important,†said Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito. “And…
Council Presents Certificate of Appreciation to COVID-19 Community Response Network
Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito led the Certificate of Appreciation presentation ceremony that honored the Revere COVID-19 Community Response Network during Monday’s City Council meeting. “I just want to thank all the members of the Revere COVID-19 Response Network who were involved…
COVID-19 Emergency Response Team Honored
Lauren Buck, director of the Revere Department of Public Health, appeared at the Revere City Council meeting Monday to accept a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Revere’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Team. Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito praised the Response Team for…