The city honored David Callahan on his promotion to Chief of Revere Police at an impressive, formal ceremony Tuesday afternoon outside Revere City Hall. Mayor Brian Arrigo led the list of officials offering their congratulations to Callahan, who becomes the…
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Northeastern Nursing Students Support Safe Reopening of City Hall Services
Special to the Journal Revere City Hall resumed in-person operations last Monday, June 29 with the help of nursing students from Northeastern University. Revere’s Public Health Nurse, Carol Donovan, works with Northeastern each year to bring nursing students into Revere…
After 44 years in Revere Public Schools Robert Lasala will Retire
In 1976 Robert Lasala walked across the stage at Revere High School to receive his diploma from former Superintendent of Schools William Hill and former State Rep. William Reinstein who had a message for him on the day of his…
I Do: City Clerk Melnik Is Called upon to Conduct Marriage Vow Ceremonies
City Clerk Ashley Melnik drew plaudits from all 11 city councilors for her professionalism and preciseness Monday night, explaining the exact significance of what a “no†vote or “yes†vote during the complicated budget deliberations and then conducting the roll…
It’s a Summer Sensation: Banana Boat Always a Big Draw for Beachgoers
The long lines are forming at Banana Boat which is no surprise for the popular ice cream stand that is in its 43rd year at its location at the corner of Beach Street and Ocean Avenue. Sisters Avri Schena and…
Councillor Serino’s Opposition to Promotions was ‘Nothing Personal’
Richard Serino is an emerging first-term councillor from Ward 6. Brian Arrigo is the popular, second-term mayor of Revere. Serino didn’t let that gap in experience get in the way of being on different sides with Mayor Arrigo, who has…
Loretta LaCentra of Revere Honored as an Unsung Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
Special to the Journal Mrs. Loretta LaCentra of Revere has been honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2020 class of Commonwealth Heroines. Mrs. LaCentra has been honored with the other Commonwealth Heroines for…
Farewell to the Chief
Appreciation: Regional School Committee Member Ron Jannino Dies at 75
The Revere community is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving and most dedicating public officials. Ronald Jannino, who served as Revere’s representative on the Northeastern Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee for 35 years, died on June 20. He…
A Match Made in Newsprint: Paul and Charlene DiPlatzi Celebrate their 30th Anniversary
Paul DiPlatzi proposed to Charlene Ferragamo in November, 1989, through a “Will You Marry Me?†ad in the Revere Journal. Charlene’s response to Paul Angelo DiPlatzi: “Yes, I Will Marry You!!†Note Charlene’s double exclamation points. She must have known…
Annual Summer Food Program Begins
Revere’s 2020 Annual Summer Food Program began Monday at Revere High School and the Beachmont School. Pauline Lyons, starting her 17th year as director, estimated that the opening day turnout would be 800 residents between the two locations. Most of…
News from the Revere Beautification Committee: RBC Looking for Beautifully Landscaped Homes and Businesses
It seems that warm weather will never come to Revere this year. Just when we think that we have turned the corner, winter-like temperatures return with a vengeance! The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) would like to have all residents start…
Beloved Revere Police Retired K9 Walsh Passes Away
Special to the Journal It is with great sadness that we announce (Retired) Revere Police K9 Walsh peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 10th. His handler, Sgt. Mike Mason and his wife Katie were by his side. K9 Walsh served…
Gov. Baker Files Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Investment Plan
Special to the Journal Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Capital Investment Plan on June 17. The spending blueprint maintains existing investments and enables the Administration to continue working with stakeholders across the Commonwealth…
Love will Always Find A Way, Even in The Most Dire Times
Special to the Journal Seven years to the very day they met, Patrick Neal and Elizabeth “Liz†Torres were married. The event took place on Washington Street in Revere at the home of Liz’s God Mother Yolanda Napolitano. The original…
City Council Approves Motion Condemning “Act of Hate Vandalism†on Lantern Road
Special to the Journal The Revere City Council unanimously approved a motion to go on record as denouncing all hateful acts of vandalism in the community, particularly the incident of vandalism that took place on Lantern Road on June 11.…
St. Anthony of Padua Opens Door for Mass
Arrigo Taps Lieutenant David Callahan as RPD Chief
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian M. Arrigo this week named Lieutenant Dave Callahan as Revere’s new Chief of Police, effective July 1. Callahan, 51, replaces retiring interim Chief James Guido. The move comes as law enforcement departments across the…
Unity Pride Flag Raised at City Hall in Honor of Pride Month
Mayor Brian Arrigo and City Councillor Steven Morabito were joined by City staff and City officials on June 12 to raise an intersectional rainbow flag in front of City Hall in honor of Pride Month. Rainbow colors will also light…
Thank You, Chief Guido
The announcement last week by Police Chief James R. Guido that he will be retiring effective June 30 caught many by surprise in the city. However, the coronavirus has reinforced for many of us the two things that are most…