The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, June 7, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Robert Cassidy, Samantha Woodson, Brian Averbach, and Nicholas Rudolph were on hand…
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Rep. Giannino Recognized by SSU Alumni Association at Award Ceremony
Special to the Journal Salem State University continues its new tradition by celebrating the newest class of young leaders through the 40 Under 40 program. These remarkable individuals whose achievements positively contribute to making a difference at Salem State, either…
Green’s Growth: Revere Resident Emily Green Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout
Emily Green, a resident of Revere, has attained Scouts BSA’s highest ranking of Eagle Scout. Green, a 15-year-old freshman at Pioneer Charter School of Science in Everett, received the prestigious, pinnacle award at a special ceremony attended by her family,…
CFO Begins Subcommittee Hearings With Overview of FY24 Budget
By Adam Swift The City Council’s ways and means subcommittee began its public hearings on a proposed $262,146,012 budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Richard Viscay, the city’s Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of the budget to kick off the…
Revere Students Receive Seal of Biliteracy Award
By Anne Bolthrunis Over 60 Revere High School seniors were recently recognized for their strong multilingual skills at the second annual Revere Public Schools Bilingual Awards Ceremony on May 25. The award ceremony honored recipients of four awards, including the…
DA Hayden Warns Public of Scammers Claiming To Be With the Suffolk DA’s Office
Speical to the Journal Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today warned the public of scammers attempting to steal money by claiming to be representatives of his office on phone calls to potential victims. Hayden said the callers identified themselves as…
Logan Airport Runway Rehab Will Impact Revere
By Adam Swift MassPort officials met with the City Council recently to discuss the upcoming closure of Logan Airport’s longest runway for repairs and the impact it will have on Revere. “That closure is going to be for 100 days…
MassDOT Announces Alternative Travel Options Ahead of Sumner Tunnel Closure
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced a comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel…
The Pirandello Lyceum Honors and Presents The I Migliori Award to Rep. Turco
Special to the Journal The Pirandello Lyceum is a group of Italian Americans made up of established members in academia, government, business and medicine. Their mission encourages a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture among all people. They work…
U.S.P.S. Releases Dog Bite National Rankings
Special to the Journal More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year. Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face. To keep its workers safe, the organization is providing…
RHS Class of 2017 Reunion
Appreciation: Remembering Revere Youth Hockey Icon Joe DeSantis
They were synonymous for close to three decades: Joe DeSantis and Revere’s youth hockey program. DeSantis’ leadership was so highly regarded by his colleagues in the organization that some, including longtime coach Jamie Branzell said simply but reverentially of President…
Breaking Ground On Point of Pines Fire Station
Dancing at the Senior Center
Council Looks for Answers on Safety at Revere Beach
By Adam Swift In the wake of the Memorial Day weekend shootings on Revere Beach that injured three people, city councillors were looking for information on how the city and state agencies can work together to prevent future violence along…
Councillors Question Role of Community Liaisons
By Adam Swift A proposed plan by Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe to have the city’s three community liaisons assigned to specific wards did not sit well with several city councillors at Monday night’s meeting. For Keefe, the plan for the…
Budget Hearings Set To Get Underway on Monday
By Adam Swift The City Council’s Ways and Means subcommittee will kick off its budget hearings on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget next Monday, June 12. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe is presenting a general operating fund budget of $226,522,721 for…
News Briefs
Sen. Edwards Hosts Revere Community Listening Session on Monday, June 12 Senator Lydia Edwards will host a community listening session for residents of Revere on Monday, June 12, 2023 beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 7:45 pm. The event…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Variances for Condo Complex on Revere Beach at Sammy’s
A Revere Beach landmark, Sammy’s Patio and Lounge, soon will be just another memory for local residents after the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted variances that will allow for the construction of a 149-unit condominium complex on that site…
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna Endorses Jaramillo for Revere City Council At-Large
Special to the Journal Revere Planning Board Member and Candidate for Revere City Council at-large, Juan Pablo Jaramillo is getting the endorsement of his former teacher and Ward 1 City Council Joanne Mc-Kenna. With this endorsement Juan is emerging as…
