By Adam Swift Paul Argenzio, the top vote-getter with 702 votes, and Gregory Murray, 242 votes, topped the ballot in the Ward 4 preliminary election on Tuesday night, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. The candidates are…
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The Race for Ward 1
By Adam Swift Incumbent Joanne McKenna, the top vote-getter with 676 votes, and John Stamatopoulos, 235 votes, came out on top in the Ward 1 preliminary election on Tuesday. They will move onto the Nov. 7 general municipal election ballot.…
News Briefs 9-20-23
Daytime Bridge Machinery Installation at Chelsea Street Bridge The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be conducting work to install span guide roller machineries on the Chelsea Street Bridge in East Boston and Chelsea. This work is scheduled…
Revere Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charges For Stabbing, Killing His Dog
A Revere man was arraigned last earlier this month in Chelsea District Court on charges that he stabbed and killed a dog in his apartment and assaulted his roommate, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden Don Algeni, 57,…
City Council Approves Preliminary Election Warrant
By Adam Swift The City Council approved the warrant for the Tuesday, Sept. 19 preliminary municipal election at its meeting last week. An active election season this year sees city-wide preliminary races for Mayor and Councillor-at-Large and ward races for…
Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Special to the Journal Six residents from Revere will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. Sheila Anzuoni, Theresa Traniello, Patricia Esposito, Renee Griffin, Lily Garceau, and Evelyn Griffin, along with thousands…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Sure Government Works
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Since I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fire fighters, police officers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks…
Revere Boxers Bedoya and Arevalo Battle in First USA Boxing Sanctioned Bout
By Melissa Moore-Randall It was fight night for Revere’s own Pedro Rodriguez Bedoya and Elias Ruiz Arevalo who participated in their first USA Boxing sanctioned title bout. Coach Greg Vendetti was in the corner throughout the night as Elias went…
Council Challenges Number of Hirees By Acting Mayor
By Adam Swift The City Council is challenging Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s ability to hire and appoint new employees in the city. Monday night, the council voted 8-0 for the acting mayor to immediately cease and desist taking actions admitting…
Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Debate
By Adam Swift Development, public safety, and education and the building of a new high school were the big topics covered during last week’s debate among the four mayoral candidates. The debate was sponsored by the Revere Chamber of Commerce…
Revere’s Andrea Lauria Is the New Afternoon Voice at 104.1
By Melissa Moore-Randall In July, a new and familiar voice joined the afternoon 104.1 radio team “Gregg and Freddyâ€. Lifelong resident, Andrea Lauria, is the new on air personality/traffic reporter weekdays from 2-7 p.m. “We share our lives with listeners…
This Week’s Shootings Spread Like Wildfire Across America
Mass shootings have become all-too commonplace in America. But even by our nation’s uniquely violent standards, the multiplicity of shootings that spread across the country like a tornado-driven wildfire this past weekend was mind-numbing. First there was the shooting last…
Guest Op-Ed: Overdevelopment in Revere: Prioritizing Responsible Growth Over Residential Overload
By Gerry Visconti As we all know, in recent years, the city of Revere has seen a staggering surge in residential development. While development is vital for economic growth, foreseeable adverse effects have left residents grappling with significant challenges. The…
News Briefs
Paul Buonfiglio Awarded MA Funeral Directors Award at NSCC Paul Buonfiglio of Topsfield, a funeral director at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere, received the 2023 Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association President’s Award at North Shore Community College’s (NSCC) recent Funeral Services…
On the Campaign Trail: Stamatopoulos Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor
Special to the Journal John J. Stamatopoulos has announced his candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor. The following is his statement: “Revere finds itself at a crossroads: a city bursting with potential yet grappling with unmet needs. As the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing…
License Comm. Approves Fall Events Licenses
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, August 16, in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena were on hand for the session. The commission approved a number of one-day…
ARL Hosting Adult Dog Adopt-a-thon Event
Special to the Journal Add a pup to your pack during the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) five-day Dog Adopt-a-thon event at ARL’s three Animal Care & Adoption Centers (Boston, Dedham, and Brewster – Cape Cod) through Saturday, Aug.…
The Summer Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, the Revere community was introduced to the city’s first Therapy/Comfort K9 dog. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador, who is about six months old, serves as the official Community/School Resource Therapy/Comfort Dog. According to…
Traffic Comm. Approves Emergency Measures To Reduce Speeding on Malden Street
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday evening, August 17, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers at Revere City Hall. Chairman and DPW Director Paul Argenzio and fellow members Fire Chief…
Hayden Announces Youth Advisory Council, Encourages Suffolk County Teens To Apply
Special to the Journal District Attorney Kevin Hayden has announced the creation of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council, which will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Hayden’s office insight into issues such as youth violence,…
