Chances are that if you were a kid taking skating lessons in the Greater Boston area during the past 50 years, you most likely took your lessons through the Bay State Skating School. It’s likely too that owner Rosemary Hanley…
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Revere Election Season Begins with Ward 6 Race
The 2019 city election season has begun, with two residents, Ricky Serino and Nick Moulaison, announcing that they will be running for the Ward 6 seat on the Revere City Council. Interestingly, both Serino and Moulaison were watching the Jan.…
Councillor Patch Plans to Retire at Year’s End Announcement Stuns all at City Council Meeting
Ward 6 City Councillor Charlie Patch stunned his colleagues Monday night and the television audience at home with his announcement that he will be retiring from the Council at the end of the year. “I just want to announce after…
Revere Weathers First 2019 Storm Well
Mother Nature threw it all at Revere – snow, freezing rain, and sub-freezing temperatures – but the city handled the first stormy blast of the winter very well. Mayor Brian Arrigo said there were no major storm-related issues in the…
News Briefs
Water and Sewer Discount for Seniors Expands for 2019 Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced an expansion in the City’s Water and Sewer Senior Discount program that begins Feb. 15. Under the new discount qualifications, eligible property owner/occupants who use 30,000…
Honoring Fire Fighter William Petrilli
Fire Chief Christopher Bright (far left) and Mayor Arrigo along with Council President Arthur Guinasso and Councillor Ira Novoselsky (far right) honor Fire Fighter William Petrilli (center) for his more than 32 years of service.
Suffolk Downs Developers Say Thank You to Revere
When HYM Investment Group came to Revere with a plan to develop Suffolk Downs, Mayor Brian Arrigo said “Eelcome to history.†“It seems a little lofty to say, it seemed a little corny at first, but the fact is that…
Kathleen Heiser is Woman of the Year
Kathleen Heiser found her way to Beachmont via Long Island, N.Y. in 1997 and since then, she has been dedicating all those years since to the city of Revere and her neighborhood. Before coming to Revere, she found herself, for…
City says Goodbye to ‘Revere’s Angels’
Several hundred people gathered at City Hall last Thursday evening for a vigil for “Revere’s Angels,†the two sisters who were struck and killed by a SUV on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 9 on Winthrop Avenue. “Tonight there are…
Fire Displaces Six on Mill Street
Residents of 30 Mill St. were awakened early Tuesday morning by a smoke alarm and the Christmas tree ablaze. The Revere Fire Department responded to a 911 call at the grey two-and a half story home. When they arrived smoke…
City Mourns Honorary Firefighter Mike Carroll
Michael J. Carroll who passed away on Dec. 10, had been around the Central Fire Station for years, lending his support to everyone in the department. Carroll was most recently honored by Revere Fire Chief Christopher P. Bright who awarded…
Costa Park Tree Lighting
Alia Sliger visits with Santa on Thursday, Dec. 6, during the annual Costa Park tree lighting on Shirley Avenue. City officials and residents from the neighborhood welcomed Santa to the park where they had cookie-making and lots of fun.
Beachmont Tree Lighting
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Mayor Brian Arrigo, who borrowed a hat from Santa for the occasion, were on hand for the Beachmont Tree Lighting in Arthur Cummings Square.
No Dog Left Behind Fundraiser
Rescue dog Bailey works his holiday cheer on Jackie Bufalino on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the No Dog Left Behind Fundraiser in the Point of Pines Yacht Club. Oceanview Kennel owner Lisa Cutting hosted the fundraiser to help defray costs…
Five-Year Old Killed in Traffic Accident on Revere Beach Pkwy
She had just started kindergarten at the Garfield School this past September, and on Sunday night, her life was cut short by the driver of a vehicle allegedly driving impaired. Adrianna Mejia-Rivera, 5, was struck and killed on the scene…
Obituaries 12-12-2018
Michael Carroll Revere’s first honorary firefighter As the Journal went to press, word has been received that Michael J. Carroll, one of the Revere community’s most popular volunteers, passed away following a seven-month battle with congential heart disease late on…
A New High School Is On Revere’s Horizon
Special to the Journal Public education in Revere took a major leap forward Wednesday when the Massachusetts School Building Authority announced its initial approval of the City’s bid for a new Revere High School. “This is news we have wanted…
Kickin’ Off the Holidays with Santa, Lights and a Whole Lotta Christmas Spirit
Santa stops at Revere City Hall, where Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by lots of happy children. Last Saturday, Dec. 1, the annual Santa Walk parade made its way down Broadway, led by Ol’ Saint Nick himself. Many residents…
City Council Honors Carol Tye for 60 Years of Dedicated Service
The City Council presented a certificate of commendation to Carol Tye for her almost 60 years of dedicated service in the Revere public school system as an educator, superintendent of schools, and a member of the School Committee. Ward 1…
A Tradition Reaches Sixth Year: ‘Everyone Deserves a Nice Thanksgiving’
Saber Abougalala, owner of the Good Diner, with his wife, Shimaa, and children, Abdel, 18; Adam, 16; and Hana, 9; with volunteer, Pamela M. Anderson, loading up trays of Thanksgiving dinners for the First Congregational Church parishioners.
