The City of Chelsea, City of Revere and Town of Winthrop, through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability (the Office) and the Department of Housing and Community Development, have secured $60,000 from the Mass Save Community First Partnership…
Month: July 2022
Nucci Elected To Serve Another Term on Massport Board
The Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee (Massport CAC) voted unanimously to reappoint John Nucci to another seven-year term as the committee’s appointee to the Massport Board of Directors. Nucci was sworn in to his second term on the board…
Arrigo Welcomes Revere’s Newest Condo-Owners
Special to the Journal Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo welcomed 18 new condominium owners at 1133 North Shore Road, Revere’s newest condominium development, during a July 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new 18-unit condo project was several years in the making and…
Summer Is Half Over – Make the Most of What’s Left
We realize that most of the kids have been out of school for only a few weeks, but in terms of what we think of as the full summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, this coming weekend will…
America Always Has Had an Anti-Democratic Element
As the January 6 Committee continues its hearings, many of us (including an increasing number of former Trump supporters) have been shocked by the extent to which Trump and those around him plotted to overturn the election of Joe Biden.…
Letters to the Editor
What God? Dear Editor Last month, in a letter entitled “Hypocrisyâ€, I stated “We desperately need God!†The following week, a writer wrote a response, citing that Christians make up 31% of the world’s population and 69% make up other…
A Golden Era of Track & Field: Retiring Coach Sam Ros Inspired RHS Track Athletes To Excel in Their Sport
Sam Ros was at Revere City Hall Tuesday to receive his own certificate of commendation and to watch proudly as his relay team was honored with commendations for qualifying for the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon this past season. The…
Obituaries 07-13-2022
Marie Souza She Will Be Remembered for Her Tremendous Love, Faith, Strength, Generosity and Humility Marie (Montesanti) Souza of Revere, formerly of Dorchester and East Boston, passed away on July 9 at the age of 94. She was born March…
Celebrating Independence Day in Revere
Linda Santos Rosa Announces Candidacy in Special Election
Special to the Journal Linda Santos Rosa has officially announced her candidacy for the upcoming Ward 5 Special Election, July 19th. The following is her statement: “My name is Linda Santos Rosa and I’ve lived in Revere my entire life.…
Celebrating the Fourth At the Senior Center
Sand Sculpting Festival Set for July 22–24
The Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with the City of Revere and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 18th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 22nd to…
News Briefs
DCR Lists Summer Events at Local Reservations All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Dress for the weather. Bring water and use sunscreen. Please phone (781) 656-1485 or email [email protected]…
City Announces Broadway Small Business District Technical Support Program
The Revere Department of Planning and Community Development and Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the Broadway Small Business District Technical Support Program, funded by COVID-19 relief sources such as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Beginning Monday, July 11, small business…
School Committee Members Rizzo, Ferrante Differ on New Election Proposal
Long-time School Committee members Stacey Rizzo and Michael Ferrante have agreed on many issues during their years on the seven-member board. Both have advocated vigorously for the construction of new schools and voted often to ensure that Revere students have…
Supt. Kelly Updates School Committee on 2020–2025 District Improvement Plan
At a recent Revere School Committee meeting, Revere Public School Superintendent Dianne Kelly updated committee members on the status of RPS 2020-2025 District Improvement Plan and highlighted some of the progress made as well as areas that still need improvement.…
Planning Board Recommends Accessory Dwelling Ordinance
The Revere Planning Board held a special meeting in the City Hall Council Chamber last Wednesday, June 29, which included public hearings and votes on three separate matters regarding proposed changes to the city’s zoning ordinances. The Planning Board acts…
Brito To Produce Documentary On The Undefeated RHS Football Team
Brandon Brito has his own place in Revere High School football history as a three-year starter, a captain, and recipient of two major team awards who later tried out for the Division 1 Boston College contingent. But Brito, a 2020…
Reps. Giannino, Turco Pleased That Revere Beach Has Full Lifeguard Coverage for 2022 Season
With fewer applicants seeking lifeguard positions across the commonwealth, there had been concern that popular summertime destinations such as Revere Beach might not be fully staffed at times during the season. But seven-days-a-week coverage by lifeguards started at Revere Beach…
Mass. House Passes Comprehensive Behavioral Health Legislation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation addressing longstanding issues with our behavioral health care delivery system. The bill focuses on acute psychiatric care and crisis response, youth behavioral health initiatives, community-based behavioral health services, investments in the workforce,…
