Special to the Journal Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe announced today his transitional leadership team, with Claudia Correa, Chief of Talent and Culture to be taking on additional duties as Interim Chief of Staff and Robert Marra to serve as…
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Suffolk Downs To Host Second Union Job Information Session
Special to the Journal Area residents interested in learning about life-changing career opportunities in the union building trades are encouraged to attend a free union job information session being held Tuesday, May 23 from 5-7pm at Suffolk Downs. The Greater…
Council Approves Changes to Human Rights Commission, and Other Boards
By Adam Swift The City Council approved several revisions to the ordinances governing city boards and commissions at its meeting on Monday night. Chief among the changes is one that does away with the ability for the Human Rights Commission…
Jaramillo Endorsed by Former Sen. Boncore for Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal Juan Pablo Jaramillo’s campaign for city council at-large is gaining momentum after his launch last week. Juan, a member of the Revere Planning Board, Revere High School graduate, and lifelong Revere resident, has now also been…
Obituaries 05-10-2023
Toby Grubert Retiree of the First National Bank of Boston Toby Grubert of Revere entered into rest on May 3 at the age of 87. She was a lifelong resident of Revere a graduate of Revere High School, Class of…
Lifelong Resident Michelle Kelley Announces At-Large Bid for Revere City Council
Special to the Journal Vowing to bring transparency and accountability to city government, lifelong resident and small business owner Michelle Kelley announced her campaign today to be Revere’s next At-Large City Councilor. Kelley, an attorney and realtor, outlined a “neighborhood…
Obituaries 05-03-2023
Paul Ciampoli Retired Revere Police Patrolman Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, May 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for…
Councillor Gerry Visconti Announces Run for Mayor
Special to the Journal Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Revere. The following is his announcement: “Friends, Neighbors, Residents of Revere, I am grateful, honored, and committed to serving you, our families, our seniors,…
News Briefs
Hayden Announces 2023 Community Reinvestment Grant Program District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. “It’s more important than ever…
Emergency Warming Center Deemed a Success by City Officials
By Adam Swift Overall, the operation of an overnight emergency warming center at the Rosetti Cowan Senior Center this winter was a success, according to Health and Human Services Chief Lauren Buck. However, there are some issues that could be…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Climate Resiliency Program: Cities and Towns Will Be Eligible for New Funding To Update, Implement Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plans
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey and Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper have announced a new pilot program to support cities and towns across Massachusetts in updating and putting their climate change resiliency plans and projects…
AHTF Discusses Possible Partnership With Habitat
The board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, April 12, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Joe Gravellese and members Laila Pietri, Anayo Osueke, Claire Inzerillo,…
Guest Op-Ed: Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights 100 Days of Making Massachusetts More Affordable, Competitive and Equitable
 Special to the Journal Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll’s 100th day in office was on April 15, and they are highlighting their key accomplishments to make Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable. In addition to building out a…
Morabito Announces Bid for Mayor
Special to the Journal Revere Councillor at Large Steven Morabito has announced that he is a candidate for the office of Mayor in the upcoming election. The following is his statement: “Friends and Residents of Revere, First, I would like…
Jaramillo announces At-Large Council run
Special to the Journal Juan Pablo Jaramillo has announced his candidacy for Revere City Council at-large. The following is his statement: On Monday, April 3, Revere Planning Board Member, Democratic State Committeeman, and union leader Juan Pablo Jaramillo announced his…
Councillor Morabito announces run for Mayor
Revere Councilor at Large Steven Morabito has announced that he is a candidate for the office of Mayor in the upcoming election. The following is his statement: “Friends and Residents of Revere, First, I would like to thank you, the people of…
Officials To Meet on Zero Carbon
By Adam Swift Revere, Chelsea, and Winthrop are in the midst of creating a Zero Carbon Action Plan for the region through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). The two organizations…
Safe Consumption Sites Are the Only Way To Stem the Tide of Drug Overdoses
The so-called War on Drugs, which began in the administration of Richard Nixon, has been ongoing in America for more than 50 years. Putting aside the fact that Nixon began his war on drugs primarily as a means for incarcerating Black and brown…
Councilors Reply to Arrigo’s Statement on RHS Vote
Special to the Journal Revere City Councillors, Anthony T. Zambuto, Gerry Visconti, Richard J. Serino, Dan Rizzo, Joanne McKenna, and Anthony Cogliandro have issued the following response to Mayor Brian Arrigo’s statements on the new high school that had appeared…
Councillors, Neighbors Question Dover Amendment
By Adam Swift Councillors and residents are taking steps to make sure city neighborhoods do not have to face the type of development recently proposed for Arcadia Street. At Monday night’s meeting, Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo introduced a motion asking the…