The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday (November 4) in the City Council Chambers. HRC chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Lynn Alexis, Rev. Timothy Bogertman, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Police Chief David Callahan, Chai Hossani, Rachid Moukhabir,…
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Obituaries 11-10-2021
Andrew Procopio, Jr. Former Director of the Revere Housing Authority and Dedicated Family Man Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Saturday, November 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals,…
November’s Public Servant of the Month: Revere Public Schools Resource Officer Joe Singer
Special to the Journal In July, Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. For the month of November, Mayor…
License Commission Tackles Full Agenda at Monthly Meeting
The Revere License Commission addressed a full panoply of items on its agenda at the commission’s monthly meeting last Thursday, October 20. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow commission members Daniel Occena and Linda Guinasso were on hand for the meeting.…
Revere Public School SRO Officer Joseph Singer Addresses School Fights
At Tuesday’s Revere Public School Committee’s Committee of the Whole meeting, The Revere Police School Resource Officer (SRO) Joseph Singer addressed the five fights between students that have been reported at Revere High School (RHS) since the start of the…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Proud!
By Carol Tye The opening of school is always a challenge, but the pandemic has made everything so much harder than it used to be. Like the rest of the world, we had supply problems and transportation problems and situations…
Obituaries 10-20-2021
Christina Spina Enjoyed Shopping, Cooking and Spending Time With Her Family Christina A. (Causi) Spina of Revere, formerly of Somerville, died on October 16. Christina enjoyed shopping, cooking and spending time with her family. Born to the late Salvatore and…
Human Rights Comm. Votes to Recommend Replacing Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples Day Suggests to Find Another Day to Observe Italian- American Heritage
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) voted unanimously at its meeting last Thursday to recommend to the mayor and City Council that the city, “Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day and at the same time find another day during the month of October…
Dan Rizzo Formally Announces Candidacy for Councillor-At-Large
Dan Rizzo has formally announced his intention to run for City Councillor-at-Large. The following is his statement: I am proud to announce my candidacy for City Councilor-at-Large. The residents of Revere have given me the opportunity of a lifetime. You…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago October 5, 2011 On the site of the city’s former community hospital has sprung a community landmark that has bloomed brightly now for 25 years. Lighthouse Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating its 25th year in business…
Senate Candidate Edward’s Winthrop Headquarters Vandalized Monday
On Monday afternoon a group of staffers working on Senate Candidate Lydia Edwards’s campaign were inside Edward’s Winthrop headquarters when they heard a noise outside. The volunteers peeked outside to see a man ripping campaign signs off the front of…
Guest Op-Ed: Regarding the Plan to Make Quality Inn a Homeless Shelter
By Dan Rizzo Boston City Officials have unilaterally decided to move their homeless, opioid, mental health, and alcohol afflicted, and unvaccinated COVID-19 residents from the Mass Ave. and Melena Cass Blvd. area (otherwise known as “Methadone Mileâ€) to a hotel…
Suffolk Downs Welcomes Families to First Touch-a-Truck Event at Former Racetrack
A Touch-a-Truck at The Track event will be held for an up-close view of tractors, trucks, diggers, police cars and fire engines. Sit in the seats, honk the horns or take your pictures on the front end! Guests of all…
License Commission Approves Multiple Items at Sept. 15 Meeting
The Revere License Commission (RLC) held a special meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. All three commissioners, chairman Robert Selevitch, Daniel Occena, and Linda Guinasso, discussed a number of matters on their agenda. The agenda items, and the commission’s actions, are…
McKenna Reflects on Life as a Teacher, Artist and Child of a Veteran, Olympian and an Immigrant
By Melissa Moore-Randall Joanne McKenna is one of Revere’s most well-known residents. The Ward One City Councillor and popular retired teacher, also has a life that is rich in history that extends beyond teaching and politics. McKenna was the daughter…
Zambuto Will Explore the Hiring of Coyote Relocator
The residents of High Street have brought forth the problem of coyotes regularly roaming their neighborhood and Council President Anthony Zambuto is moving the issue closer to a resolution. Zambuto, who lives in the neighborhood, said he is exploring the…
Remembering 9/11 in Revere
The City of Revere and the Revere Fire Department held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Saturday at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright led the speaking program that was held on the 20th anniversary…
Remembering the Local Victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 Attacks 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago on Sept. 10, 2001, 2,996 people went to sleep not knowing the horrors the next day would bring. Among them, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights, 2,606 people went to sleep in…
On the Campaign Trail
The Race for City Council Ward 3 In advance of the preliminary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Revere Journal asked the Ward 3 and Ward 5 candidates to respond to questions about what they consider…
City, Revere Fire Dept. will hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Revere and Revere Fire Department will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at its annual remembrance ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9:40 a.m. at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher…