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Licensing Commission Told of Plans for Quality Inn To Reopen
The Revere License Commission held its regular meeting last Wednesday, January 18, in the Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and member Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting. The meeting was routine in nature with the exception of a…
Results of Traffic Study of Malden St.-Squire Rd. Presented to Traffic Comm.
The long-awaited results of the traffic study for the neighborhood comprising the grid of streets bounded westerly by Malden St., easterly by Squire Rd., southerly by Broadway, and northerly by Washington Ave. were presented to the Traffic Commission at its…
The Maura Healey Era Has Begun!
Governor Maura Healey wasted little time since her inauguration a few weeks ago in setting the pace for what we’re sure will be an active — and activist — administration with her announcement last week that she will be filing…
Chelsea City Council Honors Outgoing City Manager Tom Ambrosino
By Adam Swift Outgoing City Manager Thomas Ambrosino took part in his last City Council meeting as head of the municipal government Monday night. Council President Leo Robinson and all the members of the council introduced a resolution thanking Ambrosino…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding Warming Center Dear Editor, Is Mark Sylvestri’s plan likely to pass? Wondering if you’ve ever heard of “the Cobra effect”? Basically it’s a tale of perverse incentive. In India under the British there were too many cobras on the…
Seniors Raise Concern About Overnight Warming Shelter
By Adam Swift Mayor Brian Arrigo addressed concerns about the planned use of the senior center as an overnight warming center this winter at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Citing concerns from a number of local senior citizens, councillors Gerry…
Dedication of Veteran’s Sign Post – 127 Washington Ave.
First and foremost the Cammarata family would like to thank the city of Revere, where Vincent lived from the age of 11 years old, for providing his family with yet another opportunity to remember and honor him. Thank you Mayor…
City Council closes out 2022
By Adam Swift Outside of the update on the reconfiguration of Bennington Street by MassDOT, the City Council quickly moved through business during its last meeting of 2022 on Monday, Dec. 19. The only motion presented was from Ward 6…
Revere’s Leandra Rivera Lauded by ABCD at Community Heroes Celebration
Special to the Journal On Friday, November 18, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, ABCD honored 16 Community Heroes – volunteers, partners, collaborators, and leaders who uplift underserved and under-represented people and families throughout Greater Boston, and advocate…
Help Those Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.†— Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line…
Introducing Lauren Buck in Her New Position as Chief of Health and Human Services: Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Starts New Role As Emergency Preparedness Manager, Following Career as Nurse in Rps
Special to the Journal Residents may remember Lauren Buck for her role as Director of Public Health throughout the COVID pandemic. In September of 2022, Lauren Buck was voted unanimously in her promotion as Chief of Health and Human Services.…
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of SORA Revere
Special to the Journal Helge-Gansett hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on SORA Revere. Located at 93 Bennington St., SORA is a 7-story, 114-unit living community, thoughtfully designed to be in harmony with this transformative neighborhood. …
Meet Tom Skwierawski, the Revere’s New Chief of Planning and Community Development
Monday, October 17 marked Tom Skwierawski’s first day as the City of Revere’s new Chief of Planning and Community Development. Tom worked in the City of Fitchburg for the last eight years, where he was Executive Director of Community Development…
Those 30 House Democrats: Did You Send YourLetter to Putin Too?
Earlier this week, a group of 30 House Democrats sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to seek a diplomatic solution with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. “In conclusion, we urge you to make vigorous diplomatic…
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…
Traffic Comm. To Seek Study for Neighborhood Plagued by Squire Road Traffic
The proof of Newton’s Third Law of Motion — for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction — has become evident over the past month to the residents of the neighborhood bounded by Squire Rd. and Malden St.…
News Briefs
RHA Board Takes First Step to Expand and Modernize The Revere Housing Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, at the September 21, 2022, monthly meeting to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) for consulting…
Developers Secure $150M LoanFor Residential Construction at Suffolk Downs Redevelopment
National Real Estate Advisors (“Nationalâ€), Cathexis and The HYM Investment Group (“HYMâ€) announced that they have secured a $150 million construction loan for Amaya, a 475-unit, 415,000 square foot multi-family residential building, the first of many set to be delivered…
Skwierawski Appointed New Chief of Planning and Community Development
The City Council unanimously approved the mayoral appointment of Tom Skwierawski as the city’s chief of planning and community development at its meeting Monday night. Chief of Staff Kim Hanton appeared on behalf of Mayor Brian Arrigo and introduced Skwierawski…
