By Melissa Moore-Randall Students at the A.C. Whelan Summer School Program were recently treated to a visit from the Revere Police Department’s K9 Tek and his handler Sgt. Carey. Students learned how K9s are trained to work as police dogs…
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Moroccan Festival Set for This Saturday at Whelan School
When the City of Revere needed local organizations to step up and assist the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR) was front and center with a big, helping hand. The group, which was founded…
Memories of Revere Beach Boulevard
By Leo Vanderpot I’m at a September-point in my life where I sometimes cannot remember where my car keys are…but I can recall with rewarding accuracy scenes from the summer of 1947 when I took on my first real job…it’s…
Obituaries 07-28-2021
Jeanette Silvestro Dedicated Wife and Mother, Former Mass Dept. Of Revenue Clerk A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere on July 26 for Jeanette T. (Scimone) Silvestro, 87. who died unexpectedly in her Revere…
Baker signs $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2022 State Budget
Gov. Charlie Baker has signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget into law, a $47.6 billion plan designed to support the Commonwealth’s communities, schools, families, small businesses, and workers as Massachusetts emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget fully funds…
Obituaries 07-15-2021
Francesco ‘Frank’ Diano Well-known youth hockey coach Francesco “Frank†Diano of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on July 9. Frank was an active member of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club. He was also active in coaching youth…
State Officials’ Legislation Improves Safety and Awareness for Swimmers
In an effort to increase public safety and awareness at state parks and beaches, Gov. Charles Baker filed legislation to increase fines for swimming outside designated waterfronts across the Commonwealth. The legislation, “An Act Relative to Enhanced Enforcement of Swimming…
State Administration Announces New Body-Worn Camera Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a competitive grant program to equip municipal police departments across the Commonwealth with body-worn cameras. The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security will manage the five-year $20…
ROTM’s Raised Bed Program Provides Residents With a Way to Garden in the City
Special to the Journal There are city people and there are country people. Those who thrive from the fast-paced metropolitan lifestyle surrounded by crowds of people pouring into the busy streets. Then there are those who opt for a more…
Guinasso Shocker: Will not Seek Re-election in Fall
In an announcement that stunned the political community and elicited much emotion from his colleagues in government, Ward 3 Council Arthur Guinasso said he will not be a candidate for re-election this fall. The longest-serving member of the Council, Guinasso…
City Council Briefs
Council to recognize COVID-19 ambassadors At the request of Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo, the Council will award a Certificate of Merit to all of Revere’s COVID-19 vaccine ambassadors. Rotondo offered the motion at Monday night’s Council meeting. Rotondo wants increased patrols…
The Tragic Shooting in Winthrop Shows All That Is Wrong in America
The tragedy that struck the town of Winthrop on a quiet Saturday afternoon represents a confluence of everything that is wrong in America today. The deranged, 28 year-old white gunman who shot two Black persons multiple times in cold blood…
Letters to the Editor
In Light of A Tragedy Dear Friends: Whether your family has lived here for generations or whether you have more recently moved here, we all recognize what a special place Winthrop is to live. Safe, quiet, friendly, are just a…
Hosts Neighborhood Block Party
Wilson Honored for Saving Life of Young Girl
The Revere City Council presented Revere Police Officer David Wilson its highest honor – a Certificate of Merit – for his heroic actions of rescuing a girl from the frigid waters of Revere Beach on May 14, 2021. Councillor-at-Large George…
A Resounding Response: Boudreau, Boston Sparks Provide a Great Service to Firefighters
When Revere firefighters rushed to Kingman Avenue on June 2, they encountered heavy fire and smoke overflowing from the top floor of the building. Fire officials had to determine quickly whether there were still occupants inside the burning structure and…
Derek’s Barber Shop
Derek Anemoduris establishes himself as one of Revere’s premier barbers Derek Anemoduris reigns as one of the most prolific three-point shooters in Revere High basketball history. The former captain and leading scorer on the 1997 and 1999 RHS teams still…
COVID-19 Emergency Response Team Honored
Lauren Buck, director of the Revere Department of Public Health, appeared at the Revere City Council meeting Monday to accept a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Revere’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Team. Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito praised the Response Team for…
RPD Doubles Down on Community Engagement Effort
Over the next few weeks, Revere Police Department (RPD) will launch a citywide effort to further strengthen Community Policing. Revere Police will be doubling down on efforts to foster deeper connections directly with residents, build trust, promote inclusion, diversity and…
Keefe Wants Surveillance Cameras for Amasa Street
Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe is asking the Revere Police Department to install surveillance cameras on Amasa Street “to monitor illicit activity and illegal dumping.†Keefe said he has raised the issue in the past and is now actively seeking…
