When Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston beloved community sailing program, nearly closed a few years ago due to financial hardships, the East Boston community rallied to help save the sailing center. A donation from Massport then, and another…
Month: January 2020
News Briefs
BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED The American Red Cross has extended its urgent call for donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets. With influenza escalating across the country and preventing some donors from giving, and winter weather threatening to…
Revere CARES presents its Community Champion Awards
Revere CARES (Revere Community Action Resources and Education to Sustain a Healthier Community) honored five individuals with Community Champion Awards during the organization’s Annual Celebration held Jan. 14 at the Marina at the Wharf Restaurant and Bar. The five honorees…
Council President Keefe will continue emphasis on board’s subcommittees
Council President Patrick Keefe said he will continue to rely on Council subcommittees to hold extensive discussions on issues coming before the council, but he will welcome more feedback from speakers at the regular council meetings. One of the trademarks…
Milligan receives Northeast Educators Hall of Fame award
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza Retired Revere Public Schools educator and Revere resident, Ms. Kathy Milligan, loves helping children improve their literacy skills, and enjoys collaborating with teachers who care about their students’ successes. On Nov. 14, Ms. Milligan…
Master Plan meeting scheduled
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian Arrigo invites residents and community members to attend the final forum for the City’s master plan, Next Stop Revere, at the Rumney Marsh Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 28 beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees will…
RHS teams up with local colleges for learning opportunities
As the second semester quickly approaches Revere High School administrators and staff are gearing up to provide high school students with a variety of extended learning opportunities. Revere High recently partnered with Northshore Community College and Year Up to offer…
Letter to the Editor
A MOMENT TO REMEMBER DOCTOR KING Dear Editor, As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s Holiday this year, let us strive that this hope becomes our hope. These words of Dr. King seem like they were written today. “Let us…
Obituaries 01-15-2020
Mary Santosuosso-Maglione Retired Whidden Memorial Hospital Administrative assistant Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere for…
Councillors Serino and Visconti deliver introductory speeches
Early in Monday night’s City Council meeting, President Patrick Keefe welcomed its two new members, Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, to the 11-member board. The two city officials received applause from their colleagues before delivering their…
Eversource challenges students to showcase their energy smarts
Eversource invites Massachusetts students to demonstrate their energy efficiency knowledge by entering its seventh annual Eversource Challenge. The competition promotes energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability and is open to kindergarten to high school students in Eversource’s Massachusetts electric service…
Revere City Council motions
The following motions were discussed at the City Council Meeting that was held on Jan. 13 in the City Council Chambers: 20-005 Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the State or Federal government to dredge the Townline…
Arrigo announces changes in four city departments
Special to the Journal Last Friday, Mayor Brian Arrigo informed City Hall staff that four department heads will no longer serve in their respective positions. Arrigo said in his message to staff, “The City of Revere is at a historic…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS boys basketball wins pair, now 4-3 After dropping a 56-42 decision to Greater Boston League rival Somerville last Monday, the Revere High boys basketball team rebounded in fine fashion, earning a pair of victories over Peabody and Malden. In…
Guest Op-Ed
Are you a time saver or a time waster? By Melissa Martin In the days of old, consumers visited the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker. They chatted, gossiped, and shared community news. Timeworn traditions turned into trends to save…
Police News
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER Shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, a Massachusetts State Police Trooper assigned to the Department’s Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section observed a Ford F250 pickup in the area of McDonald’s on Route 1 south in…
Novoselsky’s motion about crosswalks draws considerable discussion
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky wasn’t expecting a major debate about his request to prohibit the parking of motor vehicles within 10 feet of a crosswalk. But the issue certainly drew a lot of conversation and suggestions from his colleagues.…
Dr. Martin Luther King’s spirit lives on
When one considers that it has been almost 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated while he was standing on a balcony in a motel room in Memphis, where King was staying while supporting striking city trash collection…
Former State Rep. Reinstein joins Roca as Chief Development Officer and Head of External Affairs
Former State Rep. Kathi Anne Reinstein is joining Roca as its newChief Development Officer and Head of External Affairs, a role which will oversee Roca’s development, state and local relations and communications work. Reinstein served in the House representing Revere,…
Councillor McKenna seeks to slow down motorists on Winthrop Avenue
Ward 1 Councillor Joanna McKenna says motorists are speeding on Winthrop Avenue and she wants a solar-powered speed reader installed on the busy street in Beachmont that continues downward to Winthrop’s Short Beach along Winthrop Parkway. The Council unanimously approved…
