RHS Soccer Teams Return to Action The Revere High boys and girls soccer teams, which opened their seasons last Tuesday against Greater Boston League rival Everett, were set to return to action yesterday (Tuesday) with contests against Lynn Classical. Coach…
Month: September 2021
Obituaries 09-15-2021
Lucille Ferruzzi Of Marshfield, formerly of Revere Lucille (Steele) Ferruzzi of Marshfield, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 11 at the age of 100. Born in Henderson, KY to the late Thomas and Iris…
On the Campaign Trail
The Race for City Council Ward 3 In advance of the preliminary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Revere Journal asked the Ward 3 and Ward 5 candidates to respond to questions about what they consider…
Observing Labor Day
Two ward races on tap for upcoming Tuesday’s primary
The voters in Wards 3 and 5 will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to cast their ballots to determine the two candidates that will advance to the final election in November. While there are four candidates in…
Revere resident Gangi brings floats to life at North End Feast
Story by Marianne Salza Revere resident, Pascal Gangi, celebrated the blessing of the fishing waters at the North End waterfront by creating two floats for the August 14 Fisherman’s Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca. Gangi’s vibrant displays…
City, Revere Fire Dept. will hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Revere and Revere Fire Department will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at its annual remembrance ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9:40 a.m. at the Revere Fire Station, 360 Revere Beach Parkway. Revere Fire Chief Christopher…
Beachmont VFW 6712 Auxiliary holds drive for troops
Jan Desmond a member pf Post 6712 and several auxiliary members instituted a care package drive for our troops serving overseas. 28 boxes filled with much needed personal care supplies and toiletries were gathered from post members and friends. Jan…
News Briefs
Novoselsky Announces Plans for New Stairs After many years of disrepair and the need for funding,Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky has said that there are now plans to totally renovate the public stairs between Florence Ave. and Campbell Ave. Several…
State Rep. and Councilor Jessica Giannino will not run for open Senate seat
Representative Jessica Giannino announced today that she will not seek the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Seat being vacated by current Senator and newly announced MassBio CEO Joseph A. Boncore. “First, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend and…
Boncore will step down from State Senate seat
Sen. Joseph Boncore, who has served in the First Middlesex and Suffolk District senate seat since 2016, announced last Wednesday that he will be resigning from his position. He will be submitting his official letter of resignation soon to Senate…
Busy agenda for Sept. 13 Council meeting
City Council President Anthony Zambuto said there will a “long agenda†for the Sept. 13 City Council meeting. Although City Clerk Ashley Melnik won’t list the official number of motions on the agenda until the Thursday afternoon deadline for councillors’…
RPS clarifies transportation policy after some confusion
Revere Public School (RPS) Superintendent Dianne Kelly last week sent out a communication to parents and students to clarify the RPS transportation policy for middle and high school students for the 2021/2022 school year. Kelly said there was some confusion…
Jennifer Cimino Photography celebrates ten years in business
JCP’s photo booth has become an instant hit Jenn Cimino is celebrating the tenth year of her business, and it’s onward and upward for the talented, award-winning photojournalist. “Everybody calls me Jenn, but the business is Jennifer Cimino Photography,†said…
DOTS ARMY to host annual Cornhole
Tournament at Griswold Fields on Saturday DOTS ARMY, a local Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Team will host their Third Annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at Griswold Fields behind St. Mary’s Church. The tournament will begin at 12 p.m. (11…
DCR releases September programs at Revere Beach Reservation 
The Department of Conservation and Recreation have listed the following programs that will be held at Revere Beach Reservation and Belle Isle Marsh. All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor…
City receives grant to tackle climate hazards, prepare for climate change consequences
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns including two grants for Revere through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The grants…
Revere Farmers Market Spotlight
By Joela Goga, Revere Ambassador Grateful Tastes is the type of business you hear about, perhaps from an excited neighbor or close friend– and are instantly drawn to, because it’s a place that has roots in the values of family,…
State Troopers charge Revere man with animal cruelty
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts State Police have a charged a Revere man with animal cruelty after a Trooper determined he allegedly chained a dog to an exposed steel rod at the edge of a beach, with a large…
Woman indicted in connection with trafficking multiple victims for sex
A Revere woman has been indicted for trafficking multiple victims for sex through Crystal’s Day Spa in Revere, which she was allegedly operating as a front for human trafficking, Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week. Two employees of the business…