The vacant McKinley School property and its future use have been the topic of presentations and discussion at community meetings and workshops. Julie DeMauro, McKinley School project coordinator along with Tech Leng, director of the Department of Planning and Community…
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Arrigo, Veterans Services Will Host Breakfast on Vietnam Veterans Day
Mayor Brian Arrigo and the City of Revere Veterans Service Office under the direction of U.S. Army veteran Marc Silvestri will host a Vietnam Veterans Day Breakfast March 29 at 9 a.m. at the VFW Mottolo Post, 61 Lucia Ave.…
First Congregational Church Food Pantry Hits the Pavement for Project Bread’s 54th Annual Walk for Hunger
On May 1, staff, volunteers, congregants and community members of the First Congregational Church of Revere will be among thousands of virtual participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 54th annual Walk for Hunger. For the 3rdconsecutive year, the Revere-based…
Revere Public Schools to Hold Virtual Job Fair
Special to the Journal The City of Revere prides itself on its vibrant racial, cultural, and linguistic diverse community. As such, its schools reflect the social, economic, and demographic characteristics of the city with Hispanic students comprising the largest demographic…
MCU CEO Meets With Mayor Arrigo to Discuss New 40-Year Mortgage
Metro Credit Union, Massachusetts’ largest state-chartered credit union, is hosting meetings this month with city officials to discuss benefits of their new 40-year mortgage. Metro recently added the 40-year mortgage to its product lineup, which includes options for jumbo loans…
MBTA to Close Blue Line from Airport to Government Center Stations Next Month
At a community meeting MBTA’s Adam Kamoune announced some bad news for commuters. At the meeting Kamoune said the MBTA will be closing down the Blue Line for nearly two weeks between Airport and Government Center from Saturday, April 2…
Centro Presente and Lawyers for Civil Rights File Request for AG and DPH to Investigate EBNHC
Last Wednesday Centro Presente and Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) sent a letter formally requesting that the Massachusetts Attorney General and the Department of Public Health jointly investigate the medical care provided by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC).…
Sixth Annual Moroccan Festival to Be Held in Revere
Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) will host the sixth annual Moroccan Festival on Saturday, June 25th, from 1pm to 8pm at the Whelan Elementary School (107 Newhall St, Revere, MA). The event will highlight the culture and history of…
Massport Announces Goal to be Net Zero by 2031
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) unveiled a new, bold agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031, coinciding with the Authority’s 75th anniversary. The Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse…
State Rep. Giannino Hosts Breakfast
NSMHA’s Director of Recovery Support Services Katie O’Leary
Growing up in Charlestown Katie O’Leary never thought she’d one day struggle with addiction and later become an influential figure in the world of recovery services. O’Leary graduated Matignon High School and after graduation went off to college at UMass…
Women’s History Month: Celebrating With Profiles on Local Women: Sydney Ciano, 2021 RHS Valedictorian, Publishes a Book of Her Poems
Sydney Ciano is catching the literary scene by storm with the publishing of her first book, “To Saturn,†a compilation of her poems that is available for purchase online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Ciano, whose pen name is…
Local Restaurants Set to Welcome Guests for Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day, the Feast of Saint Patrick, is being celebrated in a big way at Revere dining establishments. DeMaino’s Restaurant, Companion’s Restaurant, and Murray’s Tavern are among the local restaurants that are rolling out the green carpet in honor…
Revere Lifts Public Indoor Mask Order
Following guidance issued by Revere’s Department of Public Health, Mayor Arrigo has announced that the City’s indoor masking mandate is lifted, as of March 14. Since February 21st, the City of Revere has seen low transmission rates and a decrease…
News Briefs
Massport Celebrates Women in Construction Week The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is celebrating Women in Construction Week and honoring the contributions of the women who have been involved in Massport’s construction projects. This week, pictures of some of the women…
Consumer Advocate: Fitzmaurice Excels as a Regional Problem-Solver
From a second-floor location atop the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center on Winthrop Avenue, Allan J. Fitzmaurice is helping hundreds of consumers find solutions to their complaints. The Revere Consumer Affairs Office (CAO), where Fitzmaurice has been director since April, 2020, has…
Council Voices Support for Donating Directly to Ukrainian Refugees
Acting on a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, the City Council voted to request that Mayor Brian Arrigo set up a fundraiser through Revere’s website to donate and show support for displaced Ukrainian refugees due to the current…
Supt. Kelly Looks to Expand Successful Family Liaison Program at RHS
At a Revere School Committee subcommittee meeting Tuesday Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly proposed expanding Revere Public School’s Family Liaison program at Revere High School. “One of the things that we have found to be a huge success from our days…
Council Observes Moment of Silence for Mrs. Donna Sherman
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino led the City Council in a moment of silent tribute for Revere resident Donna Sherman, who passed away on March 1, 2022. “Donna Sherman was the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 15 at St. Mary’s…
Council Proclaims Week of March 13 Jewish War Veterans Week
At the City Council meeting on Monday night, Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky put forward a resolution to honor and recognize Jewish war veterans in Revere. The following is the text of the resolution. Proclamation Whereas, the Jewish War Veterans…
