Special to the Journal Leaders of housing advocacy groups celebrated the Chelsea City Council, who unanimously voted to pass new zoning to create more homes near transit in line with the MBTA Communities Law. With this vote, all 12 Rapid…
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Happy New Year
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. But after re-reading the poem in its entirety, we are printing the whole thing, because it sums up —…
RHS Sports Roundup
Boys, Girls Hoop Host Holiday Tourney The Revere High girls and boys basketball teams will host a Holiday Tournament starting today (Wednesday) and concluding tomorrow (Thursday). On the girls’ side, the opening round games will pit Milton vs. Charlestown at…
RHS Girls Basketball Set To Play at TD Garden
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere High School Girls’ Basketball team has a chance to live out a dream that many young ballers have, but few fulfill. With help, this squad of the best and brightest from Revere will be able…
Obituaries 12-27-2023
Laura Lee Burgess Talented Violinist and Gifted Teacher Laura Lee Burgess, late resident of Revere, beloved wife of Carlos O. Campos, died on December 22 at the age of 58. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love and gentle care, following…
Holidays in The City of Revere
Serino Reflects on Tenure on the City Council
By Melissa Moore-Randall After two full terms on the Revere City Council representing Ward 6, Richard Serino has made the decision to not seek reelection. “In short and on the broadest level, I had determined that two full terms –…
Elizabeth “Betty” Lopez Honored at 100th Birthday Celebration at Prospect House
Mayor-Elect Patrick Keefe presented a Certificate of Recognition to Elizabeth “Betty” Lopez at her 100th birthday celebration at the Prospect House, where she is a resident. Mrs. Lopez was born on December 16, 1923. She is a former resident of…
City Council Closes Out 2023
By Adam Swift The City Council held its final meeting of the year on Monday night. When the council reconvenes in January for its new session, it will have a markedly different look, as there will be six new councillors,…
News Briefs
CHA Opens Community Behavioral Health Center in Malden Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, opened a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) location today at its Malden Care Center, located at 195…
School Officials Issue Bed Bug Warning
By Adam Swift School officials are urging families to check their children’s backpacks for evidence of bed bugs after evidence of their bites was found on students in the past several weeks. Last week, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Richard Gallucci…
Disabilities Comm. Informed of Grant for Accessibility Assessment
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, December 12, via Zoom. Chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and fellow members Jason Barone-Cichocki, Robert Brown, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, and Mario Grimanis were on hand for the session.…
The Fall Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere’s Community Resource Dog K9 Charlie has had a busy fall season. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador, who is now almost 10 months old, continues providing comfort and love around the City of Revere. K9…
There’s Still Time To Help Those in Need
The stock market is booming and unemployment is near an all-time low, but there was the depressing news this past week that homelessness among Americans has increased by 12 percent in the past year. The cold, harsh reality for many…
Enjoy the Long Holiday Weekend Safely
The upcoming long-weekend means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be overindulging in…
Letters to the Editor
On Recounts Dear Editor, The ability to conduct a recount in elections is vital for maintaining the credibility of the democratic process. It acts as a safety net to rectify any potential errors or discrepancies in the initial vote count.…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Track Girls Earn Dramatic Win in Season-Opener The Revere High girls indoor track and field team earned an exciting victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville, clinching the triumph in the final event, the 4 x 200 relay,…
Obituaries 12-20-2023
William Rogers Deputy Director of Construction of the “Big Dig” William R. Rogers, 73, passed away on December 8, 2023. The loving husband of Donna (Purington) Rogers with whom he shared 49 years of marriage, he was born in Boston…
Coats for Kids Holiday Fundraiser at Dryft
Council Looks To Improve ADA Compliance at Playgrounds
By Adam Swift Ward 5 City Councillor John Powers wants to put safety first at the Oak Island Playground. At last week’s council meeting, Powers submitted a motion asking Mayor-elect Patrick Keefe to use Community Improvement Trust Fund money to…
