By Adam Swift Better monitoring of one city dog park is in the works, while City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna has requested the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation consider building a new dog park at the end…
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Metropolitan Beaches Commission Report Calls for Improved Access, Better Signage and Inclusive Beach Events and Programs
Special to the Journal On Friday morning DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo joined legislative and community members of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission at Carson Beach in South Boston for the release of “Breaking Barriersâ€, a report on improving public access to…
License Commission Approves 1-Day Licenses for June Events
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 10, in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and members Linda Guinasso and Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting in which they addressed a wide range…
Suffolk Downs To Host Second Union Job Information Session
Special to the Journal Area residents interested in learning about life-changing career opportunities in the union building trades are encouraged to attend a free union job information session being held Tuesday, May 23 from 5-7pm at Suffolk Downs. The Greater…
License Commission Gives Park ’N Fly One More Chance
The Licensing Commission held yet another hearing at its meeting last Wednesday, May 10, into the issue of the violations of conditions of the parking lot license, including multiple fire safety violations, by MHF Logan Operating V, LLC, d/b/a Hampton…
Large Crowd Attends Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Campaign Kickoff Reception
It’s always a very good thing when they have to bring in extra tables to accommodate a larger-than-anticipated crowd at your campaign kickoff reception. And that was the scenario last Thursday night at the SpringHill by Marriott as Acting Mayor…
Conservation Commission Approves New Building at 37 Revere Beach Blvd.
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, May 3, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Robert Cassidy, Samantha Woodson, and Nicholas Rudolph were on hand for the…
Acting Mayor Keefe and Revere DPCD Announce 2023 Small Business Loan Program
Special to the Journal The Revere Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) today announced their 2023 Small Business Loan Program, which features no-interest loans for microenterprises and small businesses on Broadway and Shirley Ave. The program, sparked by findings…
Revere Public School Community Welcomes K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall One of the most popular members of the Revere Public Schools Community these days is of the four-legged kind. After returning from April vacation, RPS teachers, students and staff were introduced to K9 Charlie. A 10 week…
May Ball at Susan B. Anthony Complex
RHS Robotics Team Takes Second Place in World Robotics Competition
By Melissa Moore-Randall On a rainy Saturday morning, members of the Revere High School Robotics team, The NUTRONs, are mentoring middle school students in their small space in the rear of Revere High School. The space is adorned with ribbons,…
Second Annual John T. DiLiegro 5K Race
Council Approves Changes to Human Rights Commission, and Other Boards
By Adam Swift The City Council approved several revisions to the ordinances governing city boards and commissions at its meeting on Monday night. Chief among the changes is one that does away with the ability for the Human Rights Commission…
Marra Stepping Down From Human Rights Commission
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC)held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday in the City Council Chamber and via Zoom. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Kourou Pich, Rev. Tim Bogertman, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly…
News Briefs
Ward 1 Meeting Join Ward One Councillor Joanne McKenna and the Beachmont Improvement Committee for a presentation by HYM to discuss the changes coming in and around Beachmont on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Beachmont School Auditorium,…
On the Campaign Trail: More Candidates Pull Papers As At-Large Race Heats Up
The corridors of City Hall have remained busy as candidates for re-election and those seeking their first shot at public office continue to pull their papers and begin their campaigns. There has been no changes since our last report, as…
Council Approves Several Polling Location Changes
By Adam Swift With a busy municipal election season already underway, the City Council unanimously approved several polling location changes that will take effect this fall at its meeting on Monday night. Ward 1, Precinct 3 is moving from the…
Council Celebrates Rita Singer’s 90th Birthday
By Adam Swift Rita Singer, one of Revere’s first female City Councillors, looked and sounded like she was set for another go at the campaign trail as the council presented her with a certificate of commendation in recognition of the…
School Committee Highlights the Positive
By Adam Swift The School Committee accentuated the positive during its meetings last week. During the committee’s regular and committee of the whole meetings, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and committee members highlighted a number of major student achievements…
Jaramillo Endorsed by Former Sen. Boncore for Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal Juan Pablo Jaramillo’s campaign for city council at-large is gaining momentum after his launch last week. Juan, a member of the Revere Planning Board, Revere High School graduate, and lifelong Revere resident, has now also been…
