Special to the Journal As part of the City of Revere’s leadership transition, Patrick Keefe officially began working as Acting Mayor on Monday, April 25, 2023. This week marked the Acting Mayor’s first week in office as he assembled the…
Month: April 2023
Councillor Gerry Visconti Announces Run for Mayor
Special to the Journal Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Revere. The following is his announcement: “Friends, Neighbors, Residents of Revere, I am grateful, honored, and committed to serving you, our families, our seniors,…
Lights! Camera! Action! RHS Debuts First Musical in 30 Years
By Melissa Moore-Randall For the first time in 30 years, singing, dancing and applause resonated throughout the Revere High School auditorium. On April 12th and 13th, Revere High School’s Drama Club, under the direction of Kristina Menissian and Tina Marie…
D’Ambrosio Appointed to State’s JudicialNominating Commission
Well-known Revere attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio has been appointed to the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission. Governor Maura Healey said D’Ambrosio and the other Commissioners will be responsible for advising her on nominating and appointing judicial officers in coordination with the Governor’s…
Council Approves Budget Transfer for High School Building Feasibility Study
By Adam Swift Compared to the tension-filled City Council chambers during past votes on the future of a new Revere High School, it was a decidedly low-key affair Monday night as the council approved a $2.3 million budget transfer that…
News Briefs
Hayden Announces 2023 Community Reinvestment Grant Program District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. “It’s more important than ever…
Traffic Comm. Approves First Set of Proposals for Traffic Changes at Suffolk Downs
The Revere Traffic Commission held a public hearing last Thursday to discuss, and vote upon, a number of changes affecting city streets being proposed by HYM Development Group, the developer of Suffolk Downs. Chairperson Paul Argenzio, who is the Supt. of the Revere…
Girl Scouts Recognize Revere’s Monica Grehs
Special to the Journal Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl serving organization in Massachusetts and ninth largest Girl Scout council in the United States, is proud to recognize Monica Greh,s of Revere, as a member of the…
Ms. Carole Welcomes Generations to Happy Day Nursery
By Melissa Moore-Randall In September of 2021, Carole Smith celebrated 40 years as owner of Happy Day Nursery School. Happy Day is a half day preschool program that focuses on encouraging children to grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. They strive…
Arrigo Endorses Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal In early April, then-mayor, now State Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brian Arrigo endorsed Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Revere Council at-large. “I am proud to endorse Juan for the Revere City Council. A…
New Hours for City Hall Under Pilot Program
By Adam Swift The city is looking to implement a pilot program for a four-day work week for some city personnel that will see extended evening hours at City Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays. Claudia Correa, the city’s Chief of…
Neighbors Support Arcadia Street Townhouse Proposal
By Adam Swift A change in proposed projects for 84 Arcadia St. has made a huge difference for the Oak Island neighborhood. Last night, the City Council held a public hearing on a proposal for five townhouses of about 2,100…
RHS Students To Receive One-to-One Mentoring as Part of Four-Year Pilot
Special to the Journal Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth, is teaming up with Revere Public Schools to launch Big Futures Mentoring. The new four-year pilot program to begin at…
Officials Address Delays in Opening Haas Health and Wellness Center
By Adam Swift Two City Councillors filed motions Monday night looking for answers concerning the delay in opening the proposed Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center at the Greater Boston Fitness building on Charger Street. Former Mayor Brian Arrigo…
Emergency Warming Center Deemed a Success by City Officials
By Adam Swift Overall, the operation of an overnight emergency warming center at the Rosetti Cowan Senior Center this winter was a success, according to Health and Human Services Chief Lauren Buck. However, there are some issues that could be…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Climate Resiliency Program: Cities and Towns Will Be Eligible for New Funding To Update, Implement Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plans
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey and Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper have announced a new pilot program to support cities and towns across Massachusetts in updating and putting their climate change resiliency plans and projects…
First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry Hits the Pavement for Annual Walk for Hunger
On May 7, the First Congregational Church of Revere will be among over 3,000 participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 55th annual Walk for Hunger. For the 5th consecutive year, the Revere-based nonprofit will raise money to fight hunger.…
Pizza Gana Perfection: Michael Chiesa Masters a Holiday Tradition
For the last three decades, Revere resident Michael Chiesa, with the assistance his wife, Sandra Chiesa, has been making Pizza Gana pies at his home in advance of the Easter holiday. What goes into a Chiesa-made Pizza Gana? Take it…
James Rosatto Walk on Water Set for June 10 at Revere Beach
Special to the Journal Please join us on Saturday, June 10 2023, 10AM at the Eliot Circle end of Revere Beach for our second annual James Rosatto Walk on Water benefitting Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. East Boston born and raised business…
Massachusetts House Passes Comprehensive Tax Relief Package
Special to the Journal In an effort to provide financial relief to families across the Commonwealth, and to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a tax relief proposal targeted at residents across all…
