In a move that dramatically affects the advancement of the new high school project for now, the Council deferred to a subcommittee a request for a loan order of $29.5 million for the acquisition of the former Wonderland Greyhound Park…
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News Briefs
Council Votes Against Committee Appointment The Revere City Council voted unanimously against the appointment of Natividad Hernanez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, chair of the Council’s Appointments Subcommittee, informed his colleagues that Hernandez had…
The Holmbergs Making It a Family Affair at RFD
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere Fire Department’s Captain and EMT Carl Holmberg knows first-hand what it means to “take your child to work”. Holmberg, a Dorchester native and 21 year veteran of the RFD, is working alongside his son, Nathaniel, who…
Council Supports Arrigo’s Electricity Aggregation Program
The City Council expressed its support at its meeting Monday for Mayor Brian Arrigo’s proposal to establish a municipal electricity aggregation program. In an impressive debut at the Council speaking podium, Gianni Hill, aide to Mayor Arrigo, outlined the program.…
Honoring Excellence: RHS Guidance Counselor Tiffany Currie Receives Gen. Colin L. Powell Service Award
The nationally acclaimed Revere school district chalked up another major achievement with the presentation of the prestigious Gen. Colin L. Powell Service Award to Tiffany Curry, who is the Revere High School external learning opportunities coordinator. Diana Finn, director of…
Disabilities Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, October 11, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Robert Brown, Mario Grimanis, and Jason Barone, as well…
Thoreau Foundation To Award $26,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors in State
The Henry David Thoreau Foundation awards collegiate scholarships of up to $26K to eight to ten students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. As Henry David Thoreau Scholars, these select high school seniors may enroll in any…
Citing His Decades of Friendship and Support, Roca Honors Former Speaker Robert DeLeo
Special to the Journal Robert DeLeo, former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, was honored recently by the team at Roca, Inc. for his 30 years of dedication to the young people that Roca has served across 22 communities…
Helge-Gansett Supports Revere PAL Youth Basketball Tournament
Special to the Journal Helge-Gansett sponsored the Revere Police Activities League (PAL) Youth Basketball Tournament held at Revere High School. Helge-Gansett provided a donation for the tournament and to support upcoming programs benefiting local youth. Revere PAL is a nonprofit…
FBI Warns Public To Beware of Tech Support Scammers Using Remote Desktop Software
Special to the Journal The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning that as tech support fraud evolves, the number of people falling victim to the crime is on the rise, and so are financial losses.…
Nanci Haas Making Photography Dream a Reality
By Melissa Moore-Randall Lifelong Revere Resident Nanci Haas knows how much photography can bring memories to life. The Program Coordinator for Revere’s Parks and Recreation Department has recently launched a new photography business, Dream a Little Dream Photography, which offers…
Revere Rec Hosts Barktoberfest At Susan B. Anthony
Bocce Winners
Revere Runners Compete In Chicago Marathon
City Council Set To Meet Monday
After a rare, one-month hiatus for the City Council due to holiday observances and other quirks in the schedule, City Council President Gerry Visconti will call a Council meeting to order on Monday, Oct. 17. The City Council will be…
Public Servants of the Month: Marc Hilton and Chris Fabiano Name October’s Public Servants of the Month
The Revere Department of Public Works and the Water and Sewer Department, despite their importance in city operations and residents’ daily lives, often goes overlooked by the general public. But let’s face it – every time there’s a storm, a…
News Briefs
Veterans Day Ceremony Planned The Revere Veterans Committee in cooperation with Mayor Brian Arrigo will conduct their annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, at the Joseph L. Mottola VFW Post 4524, 61 Lucia Ave., Revere, at 5:00 PM…
ConsComm Holds Brief Meeting, Approves Repaving of Target Lot
The Revere Conservation Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, October 5, in the City Council Chamber. Nicholas Rudolph chaired the meeting in the absence of chairman John Shue, with fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle and Brian Averback also…
October 9–15 Is Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary that will run through October 15 with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.†“Modern residential fires burn much faster than they…
City Dedicates Bench in Honor of Rose Napolitano at Public Library
The City of Revere took the occasion of Rose Napolitano’s 90th birthday to celebrate the well-known resident’s “life’s work as an advocate for Revere citizens.†Guy Frizzi, one of Rose’s three sons (Cono Frizzi and Joseph Frizzi were also in…
