Revere’s newest affordable housing complex held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 22 The building, known as 571 Revere, the former site of the Cove Bar on Revere Street, is the latest initiative by The Neighborhood Developers to provide affordable…
4162 search results for "boston"
Letters to the Editor
Make this Revere Beach’s Best Birthday Yet Dear Editor, Thank you for your special feature on Revere Beach’s birthday celebration, and reflections on its history. I feel fortunate to have grown up around the corner from such a gem, and…
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…
Clark Delivers $4 million for Wonderland Connector
Special to the Journal Assistant Speaker Catherine Clark (MA-5) visited the site of the future Wonderland Multimodal Connector July 14 to tour the facility and discuss the economic and social benefits of the project. The planning and design of the…
News Briefs
Revere Democrats to Meet July 24 The Revere Democratic City Committee will caucus ahead of the 2021 democratic issues convention to be held in Lowell in September. All revere registered Democrats are invited to join this caucus which will be…
D’Ambrosio moves toward Senate run
Revere School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio has taken several key steps toward running for the State Senate seat in the First Suffolk and Middlesex State district that includes Revere, Winthrop, and parts of Boston and Cambridge. State Sen. Joseph Boncore…
Chelsea Theater Works to showcase immersive Shakespeare play in Chelsea Square in August
Special to the Journal The age-old vendetta between the Capulets and the Montagues erupts this August in Chelsea Square. Shakespeare’s beloved romantic tragedy will be staged in the streets, parks, and by the fountain, as well as in the windows…
The Boch Center announces 2021 holiday programming
A Christmas Story, the musical comes to the Boch Center Wang Theatre Dec. 7 – 19 From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A Christmas…
Councillor Powers’ Vision Comes to Fruition
Robert F. Kennedy often was quoted as saying, “Some men see things as they are, and say why. I dream of things that never were, and say why not.†Bobby Kennedy’s words came to mind this past week with the…
Obituaries 07-21-2021
Angela ‘Dolly’ Soroka Well known for her baking Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, July 21 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m. for Angela L. “Dolly 
Boncore may Leave State Senate for Position at Mass. Biotech Council
When Lisa Kashinsky of Politico Massachusetts Playbook first reported last week that State Sen. Joe Boncore was letting his colleagues know that he “plans to leave for a job at MassBio [Massachusetts Biotechnology Council],†it set off a lot of…
News Briefs
Bible School at First Congregational First Congregational Church, 230 Beach Street, is hosting Vacation Bible School for children and adults during the evenings, Monday-Friday through July 16. All are invited, even if you are joining part way through the week. There will…
Sal Frelick Becomes Highest Drafted North Shore Navigators Alumni
Two-time North Shore Navigator Sal Frelick became just the third former North Shore Navigator to hear his name called in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft as he was selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee…
Cities and Towns Applaud Increase in State Climate Resilience Funding
Special to the Journal Cities and towns involved in the Resilient Mystic Collaborative applauded the doubling of annual funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program to $21 million in the Baker Administration’s FY2022 Capital Plan. “Chelsea has already suffered through two…
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…
Officials Plan Celebration for Revere Beach 125th Birthday
The City of Revere, in collaboration with the Revere Beach Partnership and DCR, announced plans for a fireworks celebration on Revere Beach to commemorate 125 years of the first public beach in America. On Monday, July 12, the city will…
News Briefs
Seven-Alarm Fire in Revere Likely Accidental Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that the cause of last week’s seven-alarm fire on Hyde Street was likely accidental. “We are extremely fortunate that no residents…
Revere Beach Scores Perfect Water Quality in Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Report Card
On Sunday, July 4, 2020 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Water Quality Report Card for the Metropolitan Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket, using monitoring data from the 2020 beach season. Weekly water quality testing at Boston’s regional…
Sweet Sounds! Dan Luberto’s Voice and Videos Attracting Many Fans
Dan Luberto has owned and operated Luberto’s Bakery on Broadway for 35 years. With its wide and varied selection of delicious pastries and treats, Luberto’s has reigned as one of the city’s most popular and patronized food businesses. And for…
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…
