Month: August 2022
Mayor Brian Arrigo’s Sunset Cruise
Victory: Judge Orders Water’s Edge To Fund Relocation of Residents and Supports the City’s Longstanding Call for Life Safety Improvements
Special To The Journal The City of Revere has claimed a victory in its court case against the owners of the Water’s Edge Apartments, which are located at 370 Ocean Ave. In good news for those residents still without permanent…
Revere Voters Go to Polls Tuesday, Sept 6
Revere voters will cast their ballots in the 2022 State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Election Commissioner Paul Fahey said there are approximately 30,000 registered voters in the city. His office has received 2,000 ballots to-date in the early…
ZBA Grants Variances for Popeye’s on Squire Rd.
In addition to hearing requests for variances for major apartment buildings throughout the city, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard a number of other requests for variances for smaller-scale projects at its meeting last week. Chief among them was a…
Revere Zoning Board of Appeals Rejects Plan for 50-Unit Apartment Building
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, August 24, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber at Revere City Hall. Chairman Michael Tucker and members Aklog Limeneh, John Lopes, Hazem…
Board of Health Approves New Tobacco Regulations
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, August 25, in the City Council Chambers. The chairperson, Dr. Drew Bunker, and fellow members Dr. Craig Costanza and Nezha Louaddi were on hand for the meeting, as…
Enjoy a Great – and Safe – Labor Day Weekend
With the weatherman predicting a superb Labor Day weekend, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘22 overall has been a…
School’s Back – Drive With Caution
With schools back in session this week after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets during our morning…
Revere High Football Plays Well in Scrimmage Versus Burlington
Scrimmages don’t count on the win-loss record, but they do count in the building of momentum for the season department. Coach Lou Cicatelli’s Revere High Patriots took a big step forward by outscoring Burlington High four touchdowns to none in…
Obituaries 08-31-2022
Wilson “Will†R. Wareham Retired Master Electrician, Master Craftsman and US Navy WWII Veteran Wilson “Will†Wareham, 94, passed away on June 28 with his loving family by his side. Will was born on December 28, 1927 and was a…
Derek Anemoduris Joins Forces With Jenna Cirino To Provide Free Haircuts for RPS Middle Schoolers
Special to the Journal On Monday, August 22, a day typically closed at Derek’s Barber Shop on Park Ave, store owner and barber Derek Anemoduris opened his doors to provide 30 free haircuts for Revere youth during the back-to-school season.…
Chalk It Up With Revere REC
City of Revere To Hold Inaugural Revere Overdose Memorial Aug. 31
By Melissa Moore-Randall The First Annual Revere Overdose Memorial will be held on Wednesday, August 31 at Leach Park, 56 Leverett Avenue, beginning at 7 p.m. This year the SUDHI (Substance Use Disorder and Homeless Initiatives) Office will be merging…
Council Amends Ordinances Related to Proposed Life Science Center
The City Council voted unanimously Monday to amend the ordinances related to the life science center being proposed at the Suffolk Downs site that is being redeveloped by HYM Investment Group. The vote – which will reduce the Biosafety Level…
News Briefs
RHS Class of 1972 To Host 50th Reunion The Revere High School Class of 1972 is having a 50th reunion celebration on September 17th at the Winthrop Elks, 191 Washington Ave., Winthrop, at 7pm. A website is set up to…
Traffic Commission Makes B’way Bus Lane Permanent for Morning Rush Hours
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular meeting last Thursday, August 18, in the City Councilor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall. City Engineer Paul Argenzio chaired the meeting that was attended by fellow members Police…
Arrigo, Revere DPH Provide Update on Monkeypox
Mayor Brian Arrigo and the Revere Department of Public Health provided an update on Monkeypox in the City of Revere. Since June, Revere has reported six cases of Monkeypox. As of August 17, the Commonwealth has confirmed 228 cases of…
City Partners With Roads Consulting Group To Deliver Small Business Technical Assistance to Broadway Businesses
Special to the Journal The City of Revere through its Department of Planning and Community Development has partnered with Roads Consulting Group to deliver small business technical assistance to qualifying small business owners that operate a business on Broadway. Roads…
City Council Will Discuss Issues Regarding Revere Police in Executive Session
The City Council agreed to discuss issues regarding the Revere Police Department in executive session following a motion made by Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo at Monday’s meeting. Executive sessions are special meetings in which the Council meets privately to discuss matters…
