Special to the Journal Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said the cause of the May 20 fire at 141-143 Endicott Avenue, Revere, was the improper disposal of smoking materials. RFD Investigator Capt. Mark…
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Powers Says ‘Teenage Parties’ Must Be Halted in Pines Road Property
What began as a discussion about short-term rental ordinances for Airbnb properties evolved into a startling relevation by Ward 5 Councillor John Powers that “teenage parties†are being held on weekends inside an Airbnb property on Pines Road. Powers also…
McKenna Praises Responders to Endicott Avenue Fire
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna thanked Revere firefighters, police officers, and other responders for their amazing efforts during Thursday’s five-alarm fire on Endicott Avenue. Following are Councillor McKenna’s remarks at Monday night’s City Council meeting: On Thursday at 1:30 p.m.,…
Our Lady of Grace Church Vandalized
A stained glass window was vandalized and broken out earlier this month when neighborhood youths allegedly threw rocks at the church and its windows – busting out an irreplaceable, old stained glass window. On Saturday, May 8, Our Lady of…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through May 29
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Councillor Serino Requests Meeting With Capitol Waste Representatives
Claiming through reports he obtained from the city’s 3-1-1 program that Capitol Waste has missed 463 trash pickups in the past 12 months, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino wants to meet with representatives of the waste management and disposal company.…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Two New Projects for Shirley Ave.
The transformation of the Shirley Ave. area from one- and two-story commercial buildings into modern, multi-story apartment buildings, many with commercial rentals on the ground floors, continued, as the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved two new projects at its meeting on…
Revere on the Move Launches Two New Initiatives
Revere On The Move Director of Community Engagement Dimple Rana said the department is launching new initiatives: the expansion of its community garden program from two to four gardens and a new raised garden bed pilot program. The two original…
Traffic Commission Approves Fire Lanes on Neptune Road
The Revere Traffic Commission, under the direction of Chair Paul Argenzio, approved the installation of fire lanes on both sides of Neptune Road at its April 29 meeting. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso was the original sponsor of the proposal…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through May 15
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Letters to the Editor
On the Chauvin Verdict Dear Editor, The trial and conviction of Derek Chauvin in Minnesota demonstrated that police officers are held to the same standards of justice as all other citizens – as they should be. The horrific facts of…
Obituaries 05-05-2021
Maria DiPascale Of Florida, formerly of Revere Maria G. DiPascale, 83, Sarasota, FL formerly of Revere, MA died April 13, 2021. She was born April 4, 1938, in Rome, Italy to the late Maria and Otto Mini. She was a…
RHS Graduation Planned for June 8
With COVID numbers down, and more and more residents getting vaccinated each day it looks as though this year’s Revere High School (RHS) graduation ceremony will be different than the 2020 RHS graduation. During the height of the pandemic last…
Obituaries 04-28-2021
Donna DiLeone Of Lynn, formerly of Revere Donna (Gentile) DiLeone of Lynn, formerly of Revere, passed away suddenly on April 23 at the age of 61. Born in Boston on August 5, 1959 to Gina (Iacoviello) and the late John Gentile,…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through May 1
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Temporary Right-Lane Closure on Route 1 Southbound
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that it will be implementing a 24/7 closure of the right lane on Route 1 southbound in the area where it passes through the Chelsea Viaduct portion of the combined Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation…
DeSantis’ Commitment to Youth Hockey Keeps Programs Thriving
By Melissa Moore Randall If you stop by the Cronin Rink in Revere, you will be greeted by a familiar face. Joe DeSantis, President of the East Coast Junior Patriots (ECJP) Hockey League, who has been a fixture with the…
Obituaries 04-21-2021
Claire Helfer She Thoroughly Enjoyed the Closeness of Family and the Fun of Sharing Time with Them Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith,…
News Briefs
City-Wide Water Flushing to Begin in May The City of Revere, Water, Sewer & Drain division will be conducting a city-wide water system flushing beginning May 2021 Please carefully read the details below: • Flushing will occur nightly between the…
RMV Implementing Grace Period for Certain Expired Inspection Stickers
Due to the nationwide system outage of motor vehicle inspection services by its vendor Applus Technologies (Applus) impacting inspection stations and motor vehicle owners, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is allowing a grace period for specific motor vehicle inspection…
