Roger Naples graduated at RHS in 1938, served our country during WWII and following the war, returned to Revere to spend the rest of his life in community service for his friends and neighbors. Naples is known for his constant…
Month: January 2020
News Briefs
MVES Seeks Healthy Aging Group Leaders Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking Healthy Aging Program Group leader volunteers to help advance the mission of its Healthy Aging Program by assisting people with chronic medical conditions to manage their medical…
Inauguration Ceremony
Patrick Keefe Elected President of Council
Patrick Keefe Jr. was unanimously elected as president of the Revere City Council at a special meeting following the inauguration ceremony Monday night. Keefe, the councillor for Ward 4, thanked his colleagues in an acceptance speech after the vote. “Tonight…
In Second Inaugural Address, Arrigo Announces Several New Initiatives
By Joseph Gravellese During Monday night’s Inaugural Address, Mayor Brian Arrigo highlighted a number of initiatives for his second term. Among them: Facilities The Mayor reiterated Revere’s commitment to build a new Revere High School, a new DPW facility, and…
Capt. O’Hara Graduates From FBI Academy
Add another accolade to the career of Revere Police Capt. Amy O’Hara, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported this week that she had successfully graduated the 278th session of the 11-week National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. O’Hara –…
City Officials Inaugurated: Mayor Arrigo Takes Oath for Second Term
Brian Michael Arrigo took the oath office as mayor at the Inauguration Ceremony of the City Government of Revere Monday before a capacity crowd at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Auditorium. City Clerk Ashley Melnik, who was chairperson and…
Suffolk Downs Construction to Be All Union
A historic Project Labor Agreement (PLA) inked this week between HYM Investment Group, Building Trades Unions and John Moriarty & Associates (JMA) will ensure that construction of the Suffolk Downs mixed-use development site will be all union built. According to…
News Brief
MVES Holds Monthly LGBTQ Social Group Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) invites community members to join Mystic Tea, a monthly gathering for individuals with a focus on serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults in the Mystic Valley region,…
Harvard Grad School of Education May Fund Residency Program in Revere for Doctoral Students
For several years Revere Public Schools has enjoyed a close working relationship and partnership with the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Over the years Harvard grad students working on their masters degrees have used the district as an environment rich…
Austin Prep Choir Journeys to Rome
The Austin Prep Choir recently returned from a week-long trip to Rome, where students had the opportunity to sing at Saint Peter’s Basilica and for Pope Francis during the New Year’s Eve celebration on Saint Peter’s Square. The Austin Prep…
City of Revere: Municipal Meetings
Housing Authority Public Hearing Jan. 8, 2020; 5:30 p.m. Housing Authority 70 Cooledge Street Revere, MA 02151 Housing Authority Board Meeting Jan. 8, 2020; 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority 70 Cooledge Street Revere, MA 02151 Northeast Mosquito Control Meeting Jan. 9,…
—— Inaugural Address —— Mayor Arrigo Outlines Goals for New Term
The following are the complete inaugrual remarks of Mayor Brian Arrigo at the City of Revere’s Inaugural ceremony on Monday, Jan. 6: Good evening everyone. To the members of the City Council and school committee; to our invited guests –…
The Earth Is on Fire
As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…
Guest Op-Ed: No Eraser for 2019, But Redemption in 2020
By Melissa Martin Will we be the same human beings in the new year? Will this year be different? Will humanity change? Along with 2020 comes the hope and yearning for a more peaceful human race. How do we do…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Boys Basketball Tops Chelsea, 69-57 The Revere High boys basketball team evened its record at 2-2 with its second win in a row, a scintillating 69-57 victory over archrival Chelsea before a large, boisterous, and appreciative crowd at the…
Obituaries 01-08-2020
Frances Cristello Centenarian Frances R. (Natale) Cristello, 100, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5 at home surrounded by her loving family. The cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela (Marafino) Natale, she was…
–—— A Year in Review —––— As the Decade Comes to a Close, We Look Back at Revere Through the Year
By Journal Staff For the residents of Revere, 2019 will go down as year that saw no changes in the leadership of the City, and much good news about the state of city. During this year, two of Revere’s key…
City Inauguration Ceremony Set for Monday, Jan. 6
The City of Revere will hold its Inauguration Ceremony Monday (Jan. 6) at 7 p.m. at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Auditorium. Mayor Brian Arrigo and the newly elected members of the City Council and School Committee will take…
News Briefs
Keeping Happy and Not Sad During Winter Winter is one of the hardest times of the year for many, and feelings of sadness, loss, or isolation are very common especially among older adults. The holidays are over, the days are…
