Proving that the devil is in the details, several city councilors appeared before the Revere Traffic Commission at the October 29 meeting asking that certain multi-family apartment buildings be given parking permits for the Overnight Parking Program that was started…
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Baker-Polito Administration Announce Stay-at-Home Order
The Baker-Polito administration announced a series of targeted measures to disrupt the increasing trend of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Governor Charlie Baker announced these changes at a time where public health data has indicated that cases are rising, with…
Council Approves One-Year Residency Requirement for Candidates for Elected Positions
If you want to serve as Mayor of Revere or as a member of the City Council or School Committee, you now have to live in Revere for at least one year in advance of the municipal election. The Council…
Time for a Vote: Councilor Serino Revises His Time-of-Meeting Proposal
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino is advancing a proposal concerning various city boards and the starting times for their meetings. Originally Serino proposed that all City Council subcommittee meetings and city board meetings start at 6 p.m. or later. However,…
Commission on Disabilities Seeks Two New Members
Ralph DeCicco, co-chair of the Revere Commission on Disabilities, said the board is seeking two new members to fill recent vacancies. Co-chair Rick Freni stepped down after four years of service, stating that he was unable to give 100 percent…
Revere’s Olga Tacure Named 2020 Latinx Trailblazer
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo announced that on Oct. 29, the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus awarded Olga Tacure of Revere with a 2020 Massachusetts Latinx Trailblazer Award. The caucus honored Olga for her long-standing commitment to her community…
City of Revere Awarded Grant to Support Recycling Efforts
Special to the Journal House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo announced the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) awarded the City of Revere a $2,000 grant to help the city support its community-wide recycling efforts. MassDEP’s Sustainable Materials Recovery Program awarded…
Local Artist Brings Revere Beach to Life
By Melissa Moore-Randall Alina Zalucki first fell in love with Revere Beach back in 2012 when she came to the Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival. Zalucki, a native of Connecticut, said, “I saw the apartments right on the…
There Was Only One “Bond…..James Bondâ€
The passing last weekend of Sean Connery, who became known to everyone throughout the world for his role as James Bond in the 1960s films, was a sad event for all of us who grew up mesmerized by his performances.…
Letter to the Editor
Thinking of My Friends This Election Dear Editor, As I’m sure you know, this election season has been stressful for just about everyone. My 12 year old daughter has taken many of the issues to heart, and in an effort…
Revere AD Frank Shea Awaits Guidelines from State and the MIAA
Will there be a winter sports season for Revere High School student-athletes? Revere Director of Athletics Frank Shea is awaiting guidelines from the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and the MIAA about whether schools can proceed…
Obituaries 11-04-2020
Sophie Galardi Retired Seamstress Who Loved Her Family and Enjoyed Life Sophie (Rizzo) Galardi of Revere passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 27 at the age of 98. Sophie worked as a seamstress for many years in…
A Night to Remember Coach Kevin Cummings
—— In Appreciation —— A Tremendous Tribute for Former State Police Officer Edward O’Hara
During a beautiful tribute highlighted by the warm and uplifting eulogy delivered at Immaculate Conception Church Tuesday by his daughter, Revere Police Capt. Amy O’Hara, former Mass. State Police and Suffolk Superior Court Officer Edward L. O’Hara was remembered as…
——In Appreciation —— Legendary Public Official Sen. JC DiCarlo Dies at 84
The City of Revere is mourning the loss of one its most iconic public officials, Joseph C. “JCâ€Â DiCarlo, who passed away on Oct. 22 following a courageous battle against cancer. He was 84. Mr. DiCarlo represented the City of…
Halloween Safety at IC School
Arrigo: We Cannot Lessen Our Vigilance Against the Coronavirus
Mayor Brian Arrigo said he is “alarmed†by the recent surge in coronavirus cases in Revere, but reaffirmed that the City and the COVID-19 Response Team headed by Kim Hanton are continuing their strong vigilance against the disease. Revere has…
News Briefs
MVES Continues Services to Older Adults While most have good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing mental health conditions, such as depression, which is the most common ailment in this age group, as well as anxiety,…
License Commission Lowers Fees to Help Businesses During COVID
Some Revere businesses received a helping hand from the License Commission at last week’s meeting. Commissioners approved the elimination of some license fees altogether, while reducing other fees dramatically for businesses still struggling during the pandemic. “Essential-service businesses like liquor…
ZBA Rejects Request for Two-Family Home
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met on October 21 and unanimously voted down a request by Bojan Juric to construct a new, two-family duplex dwelling and driveway adjacent to 325 Malden Street. Juric had appeared before the board…
