Special to the Journal Over 21,000 racing fans packed Suffolk Downs for the final weekend of live racing at the historic oval as the track hosted its final weekend of live racing. On Saturday, the track was forced to suspend…
Month: July 2019
Residents Comment on New Massport CEO
Last Thursday the Massport Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Wieland as the Port Authority’s new CEO. Weiland replaces Thomas Glynn as CEO who stepped down in November. Massport’s CFO John Pranckevicius has filled in as CEO…
Happy Birthday, Ruth Cronin!
Ruth Cronin recently celebrated her 99th birthday with party at the 99 Restaurant. Mayor Brian Arrigo attended and gave her a proclamation.Ruth is a lifelong resident of Revere, born on Barrett Street in 1920 and moved to Park Avenue. when…
Finishing Touches For Waterfront Square
The final building in the Waterfront Square development is ready to be built, marking over two decades of development along Ocean Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several variances for a brand new, 12-story, 230-unit residential apartment building to…
Rizzo Submits Nomination Papers for Mayor’s Race
Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo submitted his nomination papers for the office of mayor to the Revere Election Department Monday at City Hall. In a Facebook post, Rizzo indicated that he and his team had collected four times the number of signatures…
Police Investigate Gunfire Incident on Proctor Avenue
Revere Police detectives are investigating an incident on Proctor Avenue in which gunshots were fired during a fight in the street. Lt. Rob Impemba said that Revere Police arrived on the scene at approximately midnight Tuesday (July 2) after a…
Capt. Dominic LaSala Retires From Revere Fire Department
Capt. Dominic LaSala was honored during a retirement ceremony June 26 at the Central Fire Station celebrating his 38 years of dedicated service to the Revere Fire Department. “Dominic LaSala will be forever remembered on the Revere Fire Department as…
Fire Officials Urge Public to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Offers Tips on Beating the Heat This Summer
If you recall, summer 2018 ended up being a scorcher! And it won’t be long until the temperatures soar once again. During the hot months, Mystic Valley Elder Services recommends that it’s a good idea to keep a close eye…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
Guest Op-Ed : Baby Boomers Should Be Wary of Medicare Changes
By Sandip Shah Baby boomers are aging rapidly. Around 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day. Unfortunately for these seniors, the government health care to which they’re entitled may put their lives at risk. That’s thanks to a…
Letter to the Editor : On The Right Whales
Dear Editor: We appreciate that your June 21 editorial “Another Sad Sign of the Times†calls attention to critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, but it made several misleading claims about their fight for survival and the current protections in…
Obituaries 07-03-2019
Otillia ‘Tilly’ Bonanno Matriarch of the Bonanno Families of Revere and Boston Otillia “Tilly†(Fernandez) Bonanno in Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed peacefully and restfully on June 27. She was 100 years old. A former member of the…
