By Joe Gravellese In an election year, everyone claims to support working people. The way we can truly show we care about workers is by supporting ambitious policy that defends collective bargaining rights, ensures workplace safety, and fights for fair…
Month: June 2020
St. Mary’s Hoop Star Nicolette D’Itria Receives State Championship Award
Basketball standout Nicolette D’Itria and the Division 3 state championship St. Mary’s High School (Lynn) team were honored by the MIAA during a ceremony Friday at the Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium. D’Itria was a starting player for the Spartans, who compiled…
Obituaries 07-01-2020
Francesco Cavaretta Member of Local 534 and WWII veteran Francesco P. “Frank†Cavaretta of Malden passed away June 23 at the age of 94. The cherished father of Frank Cavaretta of Malden, Mr. Cavaretta was a World War II veteran…
Mayor Arrigo urges residents to remain vigilant as key metrics continue to trend positively; mobile testing for seniors continues
The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of June 25, the Revere Board of Health has been…
Farewell to the Chief
Council Sub-Committee will Discuss Budget with Arrigo on Friday
John Powers, chair of the City Council’s Ways and Means Subcommittee, will call a rare Friday (5 p.m.) meeting to further discuss the Fiscal Year ’21 budget with Mayor Brian Arrigo. Powers said that he has additional questions about the…
Appreciation: Regional School Committee Member Ron Jannino Dies at 75
The Revere community is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving and most dedicating public officials. Ronald Jannino, who served as Revere’s representative on the Northeastern Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee for 35 years, died on June 20. He…
City of Revere Hosts Free Children’s Book Drive with Revere Public Library
This Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 AM -11:00 AM in the Revere Library Parking Lot (179 Beach St), the City of Revere will host a Free Children’s Book Drive. The books will be available for children in Pre-K through middle…
A Match Made in Newsprint: Paul and Charlene DiPlatzi Celebrate their 30th Anniversary
Paul DiPlatzi proposed to Charlene Ferragamo in November, 1989, through a “Will You Marry Me?†ad in the Revere Journal. Charlene’s response to Paul Angelo DiPlatzi: “Yes, I Will Marry You!!†Note Charlene’s double exclamation points. She must have known…
Annual Summer Food Program Begins
Revere’s 2020 Annual Summer Food Program began Monday at Revere High School and the Beachmont School. Pauline Lyons, starting her 17th year as director, estimated that the opening day turnout would be 800 residents between the two locations. Most of…
News Briefs
Saturday DPW Disposal Service Returns The Saturday DPW Disposal Service will return on June 27th and will continue on the last Saturday of each month, from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. On this day, residents can bring the following items to the…
Kowloon Carhop and Drive-in Coming to a Parking Lot Near You
The Kowloon Entertainment Complex is pleased to announce the official Grand Opening Celebration of the Kowloon Carhop and Drive-in, an innovative, outdoor dining experience featuring internationally acclaimed, Diamond, Rock & Roll, Vocal, and Grammy Halls of Fame recording group, The…
On the Campaign Trail: Majority of Revere City Council Endorses Jessica Giannino’s Campaign for State Rep.
On Friday, the majority of the Revere City Council endorsed fellow Councilor At-Large Jessica Giannino for State Representative, 16th Suffolk District. Giannino has been a member of the Revere City Council since elected in 2012. “Over the last 5 years…
Mother and Daughter Reunite at Cohen Florence Levine Estates
Rosalie Sussman had not seen her daughter, Gloria Dove, for over three months. When the Massachusetts Department of Health issued a no-visitors policy for assisted livings and nursing homes throughout the state due to COVID-19, Rosalie, a resident of Cohen…
News from the Revere Beautification Committee: RBC Looking for Beautifully Landscaped Homes and Businesses
It seems that warm weather will never come to Revere this year. Just when we think that we have turned the corner, winter-like temperatures return with a vengeance! The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) would like to have all residents start…
Arrigo Launches Raise up Revere Fund to Support Families, Businesses Through Ongoing COVID-19 Recovery
Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley recently announced the launch of the Raise Up Revere Fund, focused on meeting the immediate needs of Revere families and small businesses that have been most…
2020 International Sand Sculpting Festival Cancelled
The Revere Beach Partnership (RBP) and its co-hosts, the City of Revere and Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation and Recreation, looked forward to hosting their marque event this year, the 17th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival (ISSF).   With great disappointment, we…
Beloved Revere Police Retired K9 Walsh Passes Away
Special to the Journal It is with great sadness that we announce (Retired) Revere Police K9 Walsh peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 10th. His handler, Sgt. Mike Mason and his wife Katie were by his side. K9 Walsh served…
Councillor Guinasso Pays Tribute to His Friend, Ronald Jannino
Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said his friendship with Ronald Jannino went back several years. “My wife and I became friends with Ron and his wife and during the course of it all, he’s best friends with Kenny Hill, so…
RMV Encouraging Customers to Renew Online Now; Get Upgrade to REAL ID Free in 2021
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is encouraging all eligible customers to renew their standard Massachusetts driver’s license or Massachusetts ID card online at Mass.Gov/RMV any time between now and August 12, 2020, in order to qualify for a…
