Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings — the…
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Dianne Feinstein Should Resign
California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores of judicial nominations…
Guest Op-Ed: The Significance of Governor Healey’s Visit to Belle Isle Marsh
By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…
Letter to the Editor
Climate Change-Another Crisis for Mandates Dear Editor, God placed Man in the garden to care for it, therefore we all should care for our environment so to live healthy lives. No one wants pollution to contaminate the air we breathe…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Girls Track Undefeated at 4–0 The Revere High girls outdoor track and field team remained undefeated at 4-0 with a 93-41 victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Lynn English last Tuesday at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Liv Yuong…
Obituaries 05-03-2023
Paul Ciampoli Retired Revere Police Patrolman Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, May 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for…
As Part of the City Leadership Transition, Patrick Keefe Fills the Role of Acting Mayor
Special to the Journal As part of the City of Revere’s leadership transition, Patrick Keefe officially began working as Acting Mayor on Monday, April 25, 2023. This week marked the Acting Mayor’s first week in office as he assembled the…
Lights! Camera! Action! RHS Debuts First Musical in 30 Years
By Melissa Moore-Randall For the first time in 30 years, singing, dancing and applause resonated throughout the Revere High School auditorium. On April 12th and 13th, Revere High School’s Drama Club, under the direction of Kristina Menissian and Tina Marie…
D’Ambrosio Appointed to State’s JudicialNominating Commission
Well-known Revere attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio has been appointed to the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission. Governor Maura Healey said D’Ambrosio and the other Commissioners will be responsible for advising her on nominating and appointing judicial officers in coordination with the Governor’s…
News Briefs
Hayden Announces 2023 Community Reinvestment Grant Program District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. “It’s more important than ever…
Girl Scouts Recognize Revere’s Monica Grehs
Special to the Journal Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl serving organization in Massachusetts and ninth largest Girl Scout council in the United States, is proud to recognize Monica Greh,s of Revere, as a member of the…
New Hours for City Hall Under Pilot Program
By Adam Swift The city is looking to implement a pilot program for a four-day work week for some city personnel that will see extended evening hours at City Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays. Claudia Correa, the city’s Chief of…
Neighbors Support Arcadia Street Townhouse Proposal
By Adam Swift A change in proposed projects for 84 Arcadia St. has made a huge difference for the Oak Island neighborhood. Last night, the City Council held a public hearing on a proposal for five townhouses of about 2,100…
RHS Students To Receive One-to-One Mentoring as Part of Four-Year Pilot
Special to the Journal Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth, is teaming up with Revere Public Schools to launch Big Futures Mentoring. The new four-year pilot program to begin at…
Officials Address Delays in Opening Haas Health and Wellness Center
By Adam Swift Two City Councillors filed motions Monday night looking for answers concerning the delay in opening the proposed Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center at the Greater Boston Fitness building on Charger Street. Former Mayor Brian Arrigo…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Climate Resiliency Program: Cities and Towns Will Be Eligible for New Funding To Update, Implement Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plans
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey and Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper have announced a new pilot program to support cities and towns across Massachusetts in updating and putting their climate change resiliency plans and projects…
Pizza Gana Perfection: Michael Chiesa Masters a Holiday Tradition
For the last three decades, Revere resident Michael Chiesa, with the assistance his wife, Sandra Chiesa, has been making Pizza Gana pies at his home in advance of the Easter holiday. What goes into a Chiesa-made Pizza Gana? Take it…
James Rosatto Walk on Water Set for June 10 at Revere Beach
Special to the Journal Please join us on Saturday, June 10 2023, 10AM at the Eliot Circle end of Revere Beach for our second annual James Rosatto Walk on Water benefitting Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. East Boston born and raised business…
Revere’s NUTRONs Take Second Place at FIRST Robotics World Championship
Special to the Journal A local high school robotics team capped off an already impressive season with big wins at the FIRST World Championship this past week in Houston, Texas. The 2023 FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems, took place…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Girls Track Rolls to 3–0 Record The undefeated Revere High girls outdoor track and field team rolled to its third straight win of the young season with a runaway 102-29 victory at Lynn Classical this past Thursday. The top…
