The Revere High School softball program held its awards banquet Monday at Prince Restaurant in Saugus. “We have a nice crowd here for the GBL champs,†said event organizer Denise Anderson, at the outset of the program. After having its…
Month: July 2021
Obituaries 07-21-2021
Angela ‘Dolly’ Soroka Well known for her baking Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, July 21 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m. for Angela L. “Dolly 
Celebrating a Century And Then Some at Revere Beach
As of press time, preparations were underway for the Revere Beach 125th Birthday celebration, originally scheduled for Monday, July 12, but due to inclement weather it was rescheduled for Tuesday July 13. Shown above sporting the attire of yesteryear for…
Revere Rec Hosts T-ball at Harry Della Russo Stadium
City Council Approves Formation of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Residents seeking affordable housing in the city received a big boostfollowing the Council’s unanimous approval of an ordinance establishing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). At the meeting Monday, several residents appeared with signs and applauded vigorously following the Legislative…
Councillor Guinasso Seeks Answers on Conservation Commission Resignations
Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso took the issue of the multiple resignations from the Conservation Commission into the public spotlight, requesting a meeting with Mayor Brian Arrigo to discuss the matter. “What’s going with the Conservation Commission?†Guinasso inquired aloud…
Boncore may Leave State Senate for Position at Mass. Biotech Council
When Lisa Kashinsky of Politico Massachusetts Playbook first reported last week that State Sen. Joe Boncore was letting his colleagues know that he “plans to leave for a job at MassBio [Massachusetts Biotechnology Council],†it set off a lot of…
News Briefs
Bible School at First Congregational First Congregational Church, 230 Beach Street, is hosting Vacation Bible School for children and adults during the evenings, Monday-Friday through July 16. All are invited, even if you are joining part way through the week. There will…
On the Campaign Trail: Rizzo pulls papers for Councillor-at-large race
Dan Rizzo, former Revere mayor and councillor-at-large, pulled his nomination papers Monday at City Hall for this fall’s councillor-at-large election. Rizzo joins a field of candidates that includes four of the five current at-large councillors, Anthony Zambuto, George Rotondo, Steven…
Raised Garden Bed Program a Welcome Pleasure for Residents
Special to the Journal Whether you move away for college, to a new city, or across the globe, that homesick feeling is all the same. A new environment surrounded by unfamiliar faces can make us long for our family, friends,…
Powers Requests Wonderland Property Owners to Clean Out and Clear up Ditch
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers is requesting a “cleaning-up and clearing-out†of the ditch on the Wonderland Park property following flooding problems on area streets due to the heavy rainstorms in recent weeks. Powers said Neponset Street and Dunn Road…
City awards Certificates of Merit to COVID-19 Ambassadors
Special to the Journal On July 12th, the City of Revere COVID-19 Ambassadors and Women Encouraging Empowerment, Inc. COVID-19 Ambassadors received Certificates of Merit from the Revere City Council and Mayor Brian Arrigo. The Certificates of Merit are “in acknowledgement…
Amtrak to Transform Rail Travel with $7.3 Billion Investment in State-of-the-Art Equipment
Amtrak is contracting with California-based Siemens Mobility Inc. to manufacture a new fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains that will be leveraged for state and northeast services, with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans.…
Sal Frelick Becomes Highest Drafted North Shore Navigators Alumni
Two-time North Shore Navigator Sal Frelick became just the third former North Shore Navigator to hear his name called in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft as he was selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee…
Cities and Towns Applaud Increase in State Climate Resilience Funding
Special to the Journal Cities and towns involved in the Resilient Mystic Collaborative applauded the doubling of annual funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program to $21 million in the Baker Administration’s FY2022 Capital Plan. “Chelsea has already suffered through two…
Regional Aquariums, Experts Release Study that Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Conservation Area Compromises Protections of Vital Marine Species
A study published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science found that opening the 3.14 million acre Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing reduces species protection in the richly diverse and vital ecological area. The study…
Sorry Folks — but the Pandemic is Far from over
We in Massachusetts are living in a bit of a pandemic bubble right now, both literally and figuratively. The high vaccination rate in our state, as well as in neighboring states throughout New England, has contributed to a dramatic drop in the…
Letters to the Editor
Endangered Species Dear Editor, What if elephants, whales, or other animals were killed at the rate of 972/day, would the Media consider them endangered? How about those ASPCA ads on TV showing neglected and abused puppies trembling with big sad…
Guest Op-Ed: Financial Suicide is not Necessary
By Dr. Glenn Mollette There is some risk to all of life. A friend and his wife had a house paid for and a substantial savings account. At the age of 65 he was retired and bored and bemoaned he…
Obituaries 07-15-2021
Francesco ‘Frank’ Diano Well-known youth hockey coach Francesco “Frank†Diano of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on July 9. Frank was an active member of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club. He was also active in coaching youth…
