This is a wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories — even for the younger set — of Christmases-past. We choose…
Month: December 2018
Sports 12-19-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS boys basketball open season with 73-68 win over Peabody The Revere High boys basketball team accomplished something Friday evening in front of a packed house at the Roland Merullo Field House in their season-opener that took…
Obituaries 12-19-2018
Larry Marino Family meant everything to him Larry Marino of Revere died on Dec. 16. The beloved husband of 20 years to Theresa (Recupero) Marino, he was the loving son of Lawrence Marino of Winthrop and the late Ann (Screti);…
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…
Slow Down:City Installs New Radar Speed Limit Signs
Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said he has witnessed many motorists speeding on Park Avenue and constantly eclipsing the legal 30 mph limit in the busy residential neighborhood. Keefe, who lives in that neighborhood, sponsored a motion to look in…
Garfield Students Helped Push State’s Gun Reform Legislation
Last summer, Gov. Charlie Baker signed important state gun reform legislation that now allows household members, or others in close relationships, and local law enforcement to file an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) petition with the court to remove firearms…
Eastern County Ditch to Be Dredged
A notice of intent has been approved by the city’s Conservation Commission to dredge the Eastern County ditch (once known as Diamond Creek), which runs from the old Wonderland property to Revere Street and in the Northshore Road area. During…
News Briefs
LATEST INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC SAFETY ARRIVES AT CENTRAL FIRE STATION Mayor Brian Arrigo joined Fire Chief Chris Bright Monday afternoon to unveil the newest addition to the City’s firefighting force, a KME Ladder Truck that goes into service as the…
City Departments Have Responded to Nearly 7,000 Requests for Service
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced this week that in its first year of implementation, Revere311 constituent services has answered more than 27,000 calls and worked with city departments to respond to nearly 7,000 requests for service – from plowing requests and…
Police Briefs 12-12-2018
POLICE NEWS MAN FOUND SLEEPING IN CAR A Revere man was arrested on Dec. 4 when a car owner found him sleeping in her back seat around 5:40 p.m. The car owner got into her car in a parking lot…
Letter to the Editor
THANK YOU REVERE FROM FOR KIDS ONLY Dear Editor, I am writing to express my gratitude to the community of Revere and the many individuals and businesses who continue to show their support for our public charity, For Kids Only…
Congratulations, Manny Lopes
We join East Boston residents in congratulating East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes on his appointment as the chair of the Boston Board of Health. The appointment is another major milestone in the successful career of…
Remember Those Less Fortunate
With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or online — as we do our last-minute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect†gift for our family…
Sports 12-12-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS girls basketball opens season tonight The Revere High girls basketball team opens its season this evening (Wednesday) when the Lady Patriots travel to Wellesley for a non-league encounter. The Revere girls program will be under the…
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…
