Eleanor Rose Tomeo Retired Revere School System Teaching Supervisor and a Beautiful Lady Inside and Out Eleanor Rose Tomeo, 99, passed away on October 23 at Windsor Place of Wilmington. Eleanor was born on August 19, 1921, in Medford, the…
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Baker-Polito Administration Launches Express COVID-19 Free Testing Site in Revere
The Baker-Polito Administration has launched a new free testing site in Revere open to all residents of the Commonwealth. The Stop the Spread site, which is run in partnership with Project Beacon and medical care partner, PhysicianOne Urgent Care, will…
State Representative RoseLee Vincent Set to End Tenure on Beacon Hill
By Melissa Moore-Randall With the country only weeks away from electing our next President, one local politician will be preparing to step away from politics. RoseLee Vincent, who was sworn-in to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2014 to represent…
Sonny Myers Park is Set for November Re-Opening
The new playground equipment arrived Monday and Sonny Myers Park is set for a grand opening in mid-November. Elle Baker, project manager from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, visited the park at the corner of Beach Street…
Obituaries 10-21-2020
Elaine Byrne Passed in the Company of Her God and Her Caring Family A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church on October 19 for Elaine (Karas) Byrne, 78, of Revere and East Boston who passed away…
Veterans Day Ceremony Will be Virtual
Marc Silvestri, director of veterans services for the City of Revere, has announced plans for the observance of Veterans Day (Nov. 11) in the city, stating that the annual ceremony will be a virtual one due to the coronavirus. The…
Baker Hopes to Continue to Brighten Up the ‘New’ Revere
By Melissa Moore-Randall If the city looks a little brighter and more colorful these days, it is mainly due in part to the work of the city’s Project Planner, Elle Baker. As Project Planner for Strategic Planning and Economic Development,…
McKenna’s Tribute to a Red Sox Star: Artist’s Tony C Mural Is Getting Rave Reviews
Bobby McKenna never saw Tony Conigliaro play in person for the Boston Red Sox. But he developed an interest in the former baseball star who grew up in Revere. McKenna mentioned his interest in Conig’s baseball career to his father,…
Obituaries 10-14-2020
Rose Caruso Devout Catholic Rose (Rossi) Caruso, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on October 8 at the age of 97. Rose was a devout Catholic who attended Mass regularly at. St Anthony’s Church. She enjoyed spending summers with her family…
Supt. Dr. Kelly Praises Local Teachers During World Teachers’ Day Celebration
Special to the Journal Revere Schools Supt. Dr. Dianne Kelly praised all teachers on the important occasion of World Teachers’ Day, which has been held annually on Oct. 5 since 1994. Following are Dr. Kelly’s remarks: “George Bernard Shaw said…
Megan Conley Returns Home With a Volunteer Spirit
By Melissa Randall In May, Revere native and a 2004 graduate of Revere High School, Megan Conley returned home after living in Portland, Oregon for the last six years, with her partner, Joshua. Part of her return was to give…
Councillor Giannino’s Request for Candidate Residency Requirement Referred to Committee
Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino had the backing of her colleagues on her request to establish residency requirements in Revere for the office of Mayor, City Council and School Committee. Giannino’s special legislation seemed straightforward as she sought the final approval of…
The Kowloon Restaurant and Drive-In Continues Family Movie Nights with ‘Ghostbusters’ This Sunday
The Kowloon Restaurant, owned and operated by the Wong family continues their Drive-In with Ghostbusters, slated for Sunday, October, 11. Doors open at 5:30 P.M. and showtime is at 7:00 P.M. Admission is $20 per parking spot and $20 per…
Obituaries 10-07-2020
Edward Branchi Of Revere Edward Branchi of Revere passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Thursday, October 1. The long time companion of Prudence “Prudy†Masciulli, he was the beloved son of the late Rose Geneovese, dear brother of…
McKenna Seeks to Amend Parking Program Regulations
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is seeking to amend some of the regulations in the new City-Wide Overnight Parking Program that begins on Oct. 15. Specifically, McKenna wants “to allow residents whose vehicles are registered in the City of Revere…
Kelly Takes Issue with Airflow Testing Assessment at Local School Buildings
Last week, Revere Teachers Association’s (RTA) Gina Garro circulated an email letter outlining recent airflow testing results at Revere Public School (RPS) buildings and the lack of urgency by school administrators to address ongoing concerns the RTA has over adequate…
City Launches Shared Streets Pilot to Boost Economic Activity, Recovery Throughout City
The City of Revere launched a Shared Streets pilot program to promote economic activity and recovery within Revere’s main business districts — Beachmont, Broadway and Shirley Avenue — in response to the economic downturn and restricted dining limits resulting from…
License Commission Approves All-Alcohol License for Valsos Cafe
The Revere License Commission approved several matters at its September 16 meeting including the request from Alex Herrera for his new venture, Valsos Cafe, at 123 Shirley Ave. for an all-alcohol restaurant license from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday…
Grant to Fund a Regional Climate-Driven Heat Plan in 15 Metro Boston Communities
The City of Cambridge and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today announced they will join forces to develop a regional project to plan and prepare for climate change-induced extreme heat, through a $268,820 state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action…
Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Approved by Boston’s BPDA Board
After a seven hour long marathon Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board meeting and housing advocates calling for the BPDA to delay the vote, the board unanimously approved HYM Development’s project to transform the historic 161-acre Suffolk Downs site…
