The International Sand Sculpting Festival came amidst an historic heat wave, but the mid-90-degree weather on the weekend did not deter massive crowds from attending the event. Due to the blazing sun radiating on Revere Beach, the majority of visitors…
Month: July 2022
Powers Takes Oath of Office
News Briefs
Sen. Edwards Secures Passage of the Homes Act Late Thursday night one of the few housing policies that made it into the Economic Development bill, the HOMES Act Housing Opportunity and Mobility Eviction Sealing) and passed the Senate, supported by…
Traffic Commission Approves Parking Restrictions on Malden St.; Public Hearing Set for Broadway Bus Lane
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular meeting last Thursday, July 21, in the City Councilor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall. City Planner Frank Stringi chaired the meeting that was attended by fellow members City…
Water’s Edge Apartment Owners Release Statement on 370 Ocean Avenue Building Mayor Arrigo Also Responds Following Court Decision on Matter
Special To The Journal The Water’s Edge Limited Partnership that operates the Water’s Edge Apartment Complex at 370 Ocean Avenue has released the following statement: “A fire occurred at the Water’s Edge Apartment Complex at 370 Ocean Avenue, Revere, Mass.,…
Kelly’s Roast Beef Announces Development Deals in Florida, Mass. And New Hampshire
Special to the Journal Since 1951, Kelly’s Roast Beef has been a household name in Boston and throughout the Northeast. The brand has earned national attention in pop culture and has maintained a loyal cult following. Now, the iconic restaurant…
Revere Fire Dept. Battles Four-Alarm Blaze on Winthrop Ave.
The Revere Fire Department, on Saturday, assisted by area fire companies, battled a difficult-to-reach fire that had engulfed a large four-story, six-unit building at 912 Winthrop Ave. When firefighters arrived at the fire scene Saturday at 2:41 a.m., there was…
License Commission Approves Routine Items at Monthly Meeting
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, July 20, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow commissioners Linda Guinasso and Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting. The proceeding featured the usual…
Powers Says Point of Pines Fire Station a Top Priority
After receiving his oath of office from City Clerk Ashley Melnik last Friday, John Powers is enthusiastically looking forward to representing Ward 5 on the Revere City Council. Clark in the election. “It’s great to back on the Council,†said…
Revere Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Revere Girl’ Jersey a Popular Item
The Revere Chamber of Commerce debuted its ‘Revere Girl’ shirts at the International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach on Friday – and the items were very close to being sold out by Sunday. Both Chamber of Commerce President Patrick…
Revere To Receive Over $1 Million in Grants From Baker-Polito Administration
The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $10.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 19 projects, including two that are in Revere. The grants will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit commercial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to…
Mass. Senate Sends the CROWN Act to Governor Baker
On Monday, the Massachusetts State Senate enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person’s hair texture or style in Massachusetts. Having been enacted in both the Senate and the House, the bill now goes to Governor Baker…
Mass Shootings Get All the Attention, But This Is Worse
Americans have been saddened by the recent mass shootings that have occurred in recent weeks across the country in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Highland Park. But as much as these tragic events have seared our national consciousness and brought demands for…
Progressives Are the Real Hypocrites
No doubt most of our readers who care about the environment and the issue of climate change were disappointed when Senator Joe Manchin put the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the Build Back Better Bill (BBB) that, by…
Letters to the Editor
Democracy Is at Stake Dear Editor, The January 6 attack on our nation wasn’t a random act by a handful of sore losers, but a premeditated and organized insurrection. Now, thanks to the hearings, there’s overwhelming evidence that Trump and…
Obituaries 07-27-2022
Thomas “Tom†Hawes, Sr. Retired Educator, a Man With a Strong Work Ethic Thomas “Tom†Hawes, Sr., 87, of Peabody, died Thursday morning at Brooksby Village following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Kelley) Hawes with…
Busy Bee Double Splash Water Slide At Susan B. Anthony School
Powers Returned: Wins Three-Candidate Race in Ward 5 Special Election Tuesday
Voters in Ward 5 returned John Powers to the seat he previously held on the Revere City Council as a result of his victory in Tuesday’s special election. Powers received 460 votes to defeat former councilor-at-large Linda Santos and Ron…
More Than One Million Visitors Expected for Sand Sculpting Festival
More than one million people are expected to attend the International Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend (July 22-24) at Revere Beach. Adrienne Sacco-Maguire, vice president of the Revere Beach Partnership (RBC) that hosts the event, said that 15 individual sculptors…
News Briefs
RYBS to Host Pitch, Hit and Run Contest On Saturday, July 23 at noon all athletes between the ages of 7-14 are invited to participate in the annual pitch, hit and run contest. This event is sponsored by the Revere Youth…
