Month: October 2019
Speaker Deleo Hosts Annual Comedy Night
Colella Predicts 43-Percent Election Turnout
Election Commissioner Diane Colella is predicting a 43 percent turnout for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 that is highlighted by a rematch in the mayoral contest between Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo. Colella said that the turnout…
News Briefs
Revere CARES Coalition to Put on Self-Care Fair at Revere High School The Revere CARES Coalition’s Youth Health Leadership Council (YHLC) recently received a grant for $2,500 from the Foundation Trust to organize the third annual Self-Care Fair for Revere…
Arrigo, Rizzo Talk Accomplishments, Future of the City During Debate
Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo participated in the highly anticipated mayoral debate Oct. 24 at the Susan B. Anthony School auditorium. The Revere Journal and Revere TV hosted the debate that was broadcast live on Revere TV and…
House, Senate Pass Historic Overhaul to Education Funding Formula
For the past year teachers and school leaders in Revere have been actively lobbying the state legislature and governor to begin taking steps to overhaul the state’s education funding formula to ensure equity for all students, especially those in low-income…
Rotondo Motion Referred to Legislative Affairs Committee
The City Council has referred to its Legislative Affairs sub-committee a motion by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo asking Mayor Brian Arrigo to request the State Police and State Auditor to investigate the policy and procedures regarding the release of information from…
Speaker DeLeo Awarded for Gun Safety Leadership
On October 24th, while attending the 25th anniversary of the Stop Handgun Violence (SHV) celebration, Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo, was presented with a leadership award for his work on gun safety legislation. Since DeLeo has been the Speaker,…
City Council to Honor RPD Sgt. Chris Giannino
The City Council voted unanimously to award a Certificate of Commendation to Revere Police Sgt. Chris Giannino in recognition of protecting and serving the City of Revere for 30 years on the Revere Police Department. Councillors Steven Morabito and Joanne…
Police Briefs 10-30-2019
License Commission Chairperson Reports Vandalism Revere Police are summonsing an East Boston man for allegedly vandalizing the vehicle of the Revere License Commission Chair Rob Selevich after the two had a heated verbal disagreement at the most recent Licensing meeting.…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, November 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent…
Letter to the Editor
Why I’m Voting for Arrigo Dear Editor: As a Revere High graduate and a lifelong resident, I’m so proud of all the positive change Mayor Brian Arrigo has brought to our city. When Mayor Arrigo walked in to office, DPW…
RHS Sports Roundup
The Revere High football team had little trouble in keeping its perfect season intact Friday night, routing Northeastern Conference South Division rival Salem, 49-0, at Harry Della Russo Stadium. In truth, this was a contest that was over almost before…
Obituaries 10-30-2019
Sandra Faccadio Of Revere, Formerly of North End of Boston Sandra (Cavallo) Faccadio of Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, died on Oct. 19. She was the loving daughter of the late Pellegrino and Theresa (Tedesco), beloved wife of Dominick…
Standing Tall at 6 – 0
Brian Arrigo, Dan Rizzo Set for Mayoral Debate on Thursday
The Revere Journal and RevereTV will host a mayoral debate between Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Susan B. Anthony School. Stephen Quigley of the Revere Journal will be the…
Arts and Craft Fair at Jack Satter House
Homeland Security Grant Will Add Four Firefighters
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced this week that the City has been awarded funding for four new firefighters through a $681,503 SAFER Grant by the U.S. Department Homeland Security. It is the third consecutive year that…
Mayor Arrigo Announces Amazon is Coming Here
Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced last week that Amazon will open its newest delivery station at the site previously occupied by the Necco candy company, creating hundreds of part-time and full-time jobs in one of the most significant commercial developments…
News Briefs
Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Bellyful of Laughs Fundraising Show Jan. 25 Mystic Valley Elder Services 11th rendition of its comedy show Bellyful of Laughs will be held on Saturday, January 25, at Anthony’s of Malden, located at 105 Canal Street…
