Month: November 2022
Council Discusses Affordable Housing
By Adam Swift Ward 4 City Councillor Patrick Keefe wants to see what the city’s new Affordable House Trust committee can accomplish before moving ahead with a motion he recently filed asking the city to look at using underutilized space…
Turkey Day Showdown: Revere Football Team Set To Play Winthrop at Miller Field
The Revere High School football program has brought home the Beachcomber Trophy from its last five meetings with Winthrop High on Thanksgiving. But can head coach Lou Cicatelli and his 2022 gridiron contingent make it six in a row over…
News Briefs
ABCC Kicks Off ‘Operation Safe Holidays’ To ensure safety for the citizens of Massachusetts, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement operations at bars in major Massachusetts cities from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year’s Eve. The…
Rizzo Continues To Seek Answers on Police Settlements
By Adam Swift City Solicitor Paul Capizzi will likely be before the City Council in December to respond to a request seeking more information regarding accusations of misconduct in the police department and legal settlements connected to those accusations. It…
License Comm. Approves Licenses for World Cup Events
The Revere License Commission gave its approval for two, one-day licenses that will permit open-air viewing of the upcoming World Cup soccer matches in the Shirley Ave. neighborhood. Laura Christopher, the event manager, presented the application by the City of Revere &…
Northeast Vocational Students Rewire Revere History Museum
Special to the Journal Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech students in the Electrical pathway are putting their skills to work as they replace wiring in a 121-year-old museum. The Revere History Museum was built…
License Comm. Addresses Noise Issue at Oceanside Club
The Revere License Commission tackled a full agenda of business at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, November 16, in the City Council Chamber. The principal matter taken up by Commission Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena was the…
NSPO Plays ‘Sounds of Christmas’ Concert Sunday, December 4
Music Director Robert Lehmann and the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestr (NSPO) a return to St. Anthony’s Church in Revere Sunday, December 4 for the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert. The concert gets underway at 4 p.m.…
Suffolk Downs To Host Holiday Happenings Event: December 3 Holiday Event Will Feature Free Photos With Santa, Sweet Treats, Holiday Crafts and More
Special to the Journal Looking for a family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season? On Saturday, December 3rd from 10am to 1pm The HYM Investment Group LLC, “HYMâ€, will host its 2nd annual “Holiday Happenings†event at Suffolk Downs.…
Let’s Go Revere Beat Winthrop!!!
When the Revere High football team takes to Winthrop’s Miller Field on Thanksgiving Day morning, coach Lou Cicatelli and his Patriots will be seeking their sixth straight victory over their Turkey Day archrivals. The last two meetings have been exciting…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back 400 years to the Pilgrims and Indigenous People, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no…
Thank You, Nancy Pelosi
The announcement last week by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will be stepping down from her leadership role in the Democratic caucus (although she will remain as a member of the House) marks an end to one of the most remarkable political…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks Be To God Dear Editor, A week ago I spoke of the uniqueness of Christianity, that it’s a relationship with the Divine Son of God, Jesus. In scripture, the Lord reveals Himself with many descriptive names. I’ll mention only…
Obituaries 11-23-2022
Michael Tirella, Jr. Devoted Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend Michael R. Tirella, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 18. He was 63 years old. Raised and educated in Revere, Michael was the son of Michael and…
Revere Residents Turn 102 Years Young
McMackin Field Update Highlights Mayor’s Community Conversation on RTV
By Adam Swift Mayor Brian Arrigo fielded questions and provided updates on a number of city projects during a community conversation with the mayor at the public library last week. Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna joined Arrigo on Thursday,…
Honoring and Remembering Veterans in Revere
News Briefs
Suffolk Downs to Host Holiday Happenings Event Looking for a family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season? On Saturday, December 3rd from 10am to 1pm The HYM Investment Group LLC, “HYMâ€, will host its 2nd annual “Holiday Happenings†event…
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term
By Adam Swift The City Council’s youngest member will not be running for reelection in 2023. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino announced his plans not to seek a third term at the beginning of Monday night’s meeting. Serino said the…
