The following are the complete inaugrual remarks of Mayor Brian Arrigo at the City of Revere’s Inaugural ceremony on Monday, Jan. 6: Good evening everyone. To the members of the City Council and school committee; to our invited guests –…
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The Earth Is on Fire
As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…
Obituaries 01-08-2020
Frances Cristello Centenarian Frances R. (Natale) Cristello, 100, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5 at home surrounded by her loving family. The cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela (Marafino) Natale, she was…
–—— A Year in Review —––— As the Decade Comes to a Close, We Look Back at Revere Through the Year
By Journal Staff For the residents of Revere, 2019 will go down as year that saw no changes in the leadership of the City, and much good news about the state of city. During this year, two of Revere’s key…
Ocean Avenue Receives $1M Grant
On Wednesday at the State Police Barracks on Revere Beach Mayor Brian Arrigo joined Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Revere’s elected officials to accept a $1 million MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant. The grant will…
Councillor Powers Reflects on a Successful Year for the City
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers called it “a successful year†for the city and pledged to continue to move Revere forward in the year ahead. Powers won re-election in November, defeating Eric Lampedeccio, a formidable candidate who worked hard and…
Obituaries 12-24-2019
Carmelo Bottari Life member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 3 Carmelo Bottari of Everett died on Dec. 19 at the age of 84. Carmelo was a life member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen of Local 3 in…
MassHousing Commits $7.9M to Revere Street Project
A development project to bring much-needed workforce and affordable housing opportunities to the City of Revere got a boost from MassHousing last week. MassHousing has committed $7.9 million in affordable housing financing to the non-profit The Neighborhood Developers (TND) for…
Eternal Memory: Niece Recalls the Heroism of Melvin Caissie
Rita “Sis†McGuirk Ducey was 13 years old and had just spent her birthday celebrating with her family, including her loving uncle and godfather, Revere firefighter Melvin Caissie. Three days later on Dec. 22, 1959, Mr. Caissie and his brother…
Obituaries 12-18-2019
Alphonse Petrosino Retired Lt. Col. US Army Reserve Alphonse P. “Sonny†Petrosino of Revere, formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Mass. General Hospital in Boston after a year long battle with Leukemia. He…
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas
Revere Beautification Committee Welcomes New Barrel Sponsors
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) welcomes two new sponsors to its long-standing “Barrel Programâ€. The new sponsors are Dr. Jeffrey Coen and Woodlawn Memorials. (Pictured above) This program was established many years ago to help the RBC in its long…
Obituaries 12-11-2019
Theresa Moschella Ardent Supporter of St. Anthony’s Church Theresa J. “Terry†Moschella, a lifelong Chelsea resident, died on Dec. 2 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, after finishing high school she began working for the Commonwealth…
News Briefs
Knights To Hold Memorial Mass For Promise The Revere Knights of Columbus will hold a memorial Mass for Rick Promise on Dec. 10 at 7:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. A collation will follow the Mass. Mr. Promise died on…
Obituaries 12-04-2019
Lillian Slattery Well Known For Her Many Years Working At Stop & Shop On Squire Rd., Revere Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith,…
Dryft Opens Its Doors
Patriots and Vikings Ready to Tangle on Thanksgiving
The Revere High Patriots and the Winthrop High Vikings will take to the field Thursday morning on Thanksgiving Day for the 91st renewal of their football rivalry. The opening kick-off is set for 10:00 at Miller Field in Winthrop. Beyond…
Obituaries 11-27-2019
Richard Promise Well-Known Staple of Revere TV Richard “Rick†Promise of Revere died on Nov. 21 at the age of 68. Born in Peabody on Jan. 5, 1951 to the late James J. Promise Sr. and Margaret (Minigell), he was…
News Briefs
Revere CARES Mini Grant Program Accepting Applications You got ideas, and we’re funding them. The mini-grant program, hosted by the Revere CARES coalition, is now accepting applications until January 5th, 2020 for innovative ideas that promote a healthier community for all.…
Revere ACO Masiello Is Aware of Coyote Sightings in the City
Revere Animal Control Officer Anthony Masiello said he is aware that there have been recent coyote sightings in the city, but there has been no interaction with humans since the first sighting a decade ago. Masiello said he has received…
