By Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards Over the years, I’ve been a Boston City Councilor, a legal services attorney, and a workers’ rights advocate. When you peel back the career and accomplishments, there is more to me than work. I…
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Letters to the Editor
Why Columbus Day Should Not be Changed to Indigenous Day Dear Editor, One might argue, did Columbus really discover America? But to suggest he was a racist with no proof is disingenuous. It’s also disingenuous to suggest that Columbus statues…
Guest Op-Ed: The Haiti Kidnapped Missionaries, Consider the Costs of Such Trips
By Glenn Mollette The missionaries consisting of sixteen Americans and one Canadian kidnapped by the Haitian “400 Mawozo†gang October 16, is extremely scary. The gang has threatened to kill the humanitarian Christians if a million dollar per person ransom…
Revere Defeats Belmont, 28-0; Prepares for Thanksgiving Game
The Revere High football team defeated Belmont, 28-0, Thursday afternoon and now awaits its annual Thanksgiving game versus Winthrop which will be held Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Running back Davi Barreto, who has had…
Obituaries 11-17-2021
Richard Trefey Bank of New England Retiree and Talented Artist Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Friday, November 19 beginning at 10 a.m. in the First Congregational Church of Revere, 230 Beach St., Revere for…
Annual Trip to Bourne National Cemetery to Honor Our Nation’s Heroes
Happy Birthday, Josephine!
Conservation Commission To Take Enforcement Actions
The Revere Conservation Commission took up a number of matters at its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the Joseph Del Grosso City Council Chambers. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Zachary Bisconti, Heather Legere, Nathalie Pardo, and Joseph Lavalle were…
Superintendent Kelly Offers Suggestions for $575,505 in Carry Forward Funding
Each year the Revere Public School Committee takes a look at how much ‘carry forward’ funding flowed from the previous fiscal year and decides whether or not to spend some, all or none of the money. In a typical fiscal…
D’Ambrosio Donates School Committee Salary Back to City
Anthony D’Ambrosio is earning plaudits from colleagues in city government for his decision to not accept his salary for being a member of the Revere School Committee. D’Ambrosio, who is in his first term as a member of the Committee…
City Council Approves Special Legislation on Firefighters’ Retirement Benefits
The City Council unanimously approved special legislation: An Act Relative to the Reserve Time of Public Safety Personnel in the City of Revere at its meeting Monday night. Revere Firefighters Local 926 President Kevin O’Hara appeared at the Council Ways…
Research Station Dedicated to Kermit Norris
By Marianne Salza The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh dedicated an Education and Research Station in memory of founding member, Kermit Norris, a pioneer advocate for the conservation of Belle Isle Marsh. Following the November 6 ceremony, friends and family…
Healey and Unite Local 26 Endorse Edwards
 Special to the Journal Attorney General Maura Healey endorsed Lydia Edwards for Senate with a canvass kick-off at Lopresti Park in East Boston. The campaign was joined by Unite Local 26, which also formally endorsed Edwards today. Members and over…
Revere School Committee Members Endorse Anthony D’Ambrosio for State Senate
Special to the Journal School Committee Members Michael Ferrante, Susan Gravellese; Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano; School Committee Member-Elect John Kingston; Former School Committee Member Peter Martino all proudly endorse Anthony D’Ambrosio for State Senate. Michael…
Anthony D’Ambrosio Endorsed by Revere Teachers Association for State Senate
Special to the Journal Candidate for State Senate, Anthony D’Ambrosio was endorsed today by the Revere Teachers Association, a local affiliate of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Barbara Wallace, the President of the RTA, cited D’Ambrosio’s leadership in creating the Revere…
Fifth Annual Dance for Dana Dance-A-Thon Set for Sunday, Nov. 21
On Sunday, November 21, local dancing schools and teams will join together to host the 5th Annual “Dance for Dana†Dance-A-Thon to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Nicole Paolo founded the event in 2017 in honor of those who courageously fight…
Veterans Day — Honor Our Veterans
It was 103 years ago on November 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.†Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the…
Guest Op-Ed: The Experience to Change Things
By Anthony D’Ambrosio The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted our community in virtually every way imaginable. It laid bare all our society’s vulnerabilities and inequities, as well as the ways in which our leaders are failing in their obligations to Massachusetts residents.…
Letter to the Editor
Responding to the Editorial “if Taiwan Is Attacked, Should We Defend It?†The Revere Journal published an opinion piece on Taiwan last week that asked the question, “If Taiwan is attacked, should we defend it?†My hometown newspaper concluded that,…
RHS Sports Roundup
Early Exit for all RHS Tourney Teams The Journey to the Tourney turned out to be a short visit for the three Revere High teams that qualified for the post-season state tournament. Coach Lianne Mimmo and her volleyball Patriots made the…
