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…
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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…
News Briefs
Novoselsky Announces Plans for New Stairs After many years of disrepair and the need for funding,Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky has said that there are now plans to totally renovate the public stairs between Florence Ave. and Campbell Ave. Several…
State Troopers charge Revere man with animal cruelty
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts State Police have a charged a Revere man with animal cruelty after a Trooper determined he allegedly chained a dog to an exposed steel rod at the edge of a beach, with a large…
Woman indicted in connection with trafficking multiple victims for sex
A Revere woman has been indicted for trafficking multiple victims for sex through Crystal’s Day Spa in Revere, which she was allegedly operating as a front for human trafficking, Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week. Two employees of the business…
Revere Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Ten residents from Revere will choose their own route on October 3 for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way†from wherever they are most comfortable—whether that be from…
At the Top of Her Sport: DiRienzo Receives National Awards from AMAA Foundation
Doreen DiRienzo is one of the most heralded Karate instructors in the history of her sport. In her 48-year career that started at the age of 16, DiRienzo has compiled an incredible record of achievements. She is a Tenth Degree…
Obituaries 09-01-2021
Anna Robnik Retired Waitress at Hilton Hotel at Logan Airport Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere today, Wednesday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to…
Obituaries 08-25-2021
Samuel Anthony ‘Tony’ Chiarella Retired MDC Police Officer Samuel Anthony “Tony†Chiarella, 78, died on Friday afternoon at his Beachmont home. The husband of June (Duncan) Chiarella with whom he shared 37 years of marriage, he was born in Boston…
Revere is the fastest growing city in state
Successful Census outreach effort shows 20% population increase resulting in more Federal, State, and local resources for the city Special to the Journal The City of Revere is now officially the fastest-growing city in Massachusetts. Yesterday municipalities throughout the United…
Councilor Powers announces bid for re-election in Ward 5
Special to the Journal Ward 5 Councilor John Powers has announced his candidacy for re-election. The following is his statement. “My name is John Powers; and it has been my honor to represent the citizens of Ward 5 on the…
Albert J. Terminiello Jr. announces candidacy for Ward 3 City Councillor
Special to the Journal Albert J. “Al†Terminiello Jr., a lifelong resident of Revere, has announced his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat on the Revere City Council. Al is a 1971 graduate of Revere High School and a 1973…
Eastie man charged in fatal Winthrop car accident
Victim identified as Revere native An 84-year-old East Boston man has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with the fatal car accident in Winthrop last Friday. Winthrop Police arrested Kenneth Thompson, 84,…
Youth, law enforcement join for basketball tournament
Local teens, youth services workers and law enforcement officials joined together for the Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament last weekend,in a show of solidarity among youth and those who fight for their safety. On Saturday, August 15, teams from Everett,…
News Briefs
Morabito to Hold Campaign Reception Aug. 18 Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito will be a holding a re-election campaign reception on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valsos Restaurant, located at 139 Shirley Ave. Residents are invited to join…
