Month: May 2023
Osterman To Run for Ward 2 City Council Seat
Special to the Journal Danielle Osterman, community leader and elected Democratic City Committee member, announces candidacy for Ward 2 city councilor. The seat is currently held by Councilor Ira Novoselsky who has represented this ward which includes Revere’s iconic Shirley…
Revere Karate Academy Holds Grand Opening
Kelly Addresses School Safety And Discipline Issues
By Adam Swift City councillors raised concerns about school security and teacher morale during a public safety subcommittee meeting on Monday night. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly presented information on absenteeism, discipline, and school security during a 20-minute presentation…
Groundbreaking To Take Place for Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station
Special to the Journal The long-awaited ground breaking on the new Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station will take place on Wednesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. at 140 Lynnway. It’s been a decades-long effort to get a…
News Briefs
City To Raise Pride Flag Good news again to everyone, the time has come to raise the Pride Progress flag! The City of Revere will be hosting a flag raising ceremony for the Pride Flag at Revere City Hall Plaza…
Traffic Commission Delays Vote on One-Way for Harris and Sewall Streets
The Revere Traffic Commission held off on taking a vote on the proposal by HYM Investment Group LLC, the developer of Suffolk Downs, to make portions of Harris and Sewall Sts. one-way after hearing opposition from residents of the neighborhood, as well…
Motion To Move Last Day of School Is Denied
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Revere School Committee’s regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16, the committee did not support a proposal to change the last day of school for students this year. Committee Member John Kingston put a motion…
Council Requests Update on Sumner Tunnel Closure
By Adam Swift Several city councillors want to make sure Revere doesn’t get the short end of the traffic stick when the Sumner Tunnel closes for approximately two months this summer. Councillors Gerry Visconti and Richard Serino filed a motion…
RHS Drama Club Receives Outstanding Praise: In the Heights Musical Cast and Crew Honored at State House
By Melissa Moore-Randall The cast and crew of the Revere High Musical “In the Heights” were honored at the Massachusetts State House on May 15th. They were invited to perform and were recognized for their hard work, commitment and talent.…
School Committee Honors ‘In the Heights’ Cast and Crew
By Michael Coughlin Jr. About a month after the success of the first musical at Revere High School (RHS) in 30 years – the Revere School Committee recognized the cast and crew of “In the Heights†during its regular school…
Councillors Want Better Communication From Mayor’s Office on Orders and Motions
By Adam Swift Several City Councillors have stated they believe there is still a disconnect in how information is relayed from the mayor’s office to the council, especially when it comes to motions filed by the councillors. Monday night, Ward…
The End of a Golden Era: Legendary Sub Shop, Dimino’s, Will Close Its Doors on June 3
There is a sign on the counter at Dimino’s Subs in which owner John Dimino writes humbly, “Thank You! With a mixture of sadness and profound gratitude, we are announcing Dimino’s Subs will be closing for good on Saturday, June…
State Grant Will Help With Development of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The North Suffolk Office of Resilience & Sustainability (NSORS), in partnership with the City of Revere, City of Chelsea, and Town of Winthrop, recently obtained a $100,000 grant to develop a regional plan for electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. The…
Mayoral Candidate Gerry Visconti Holds Campaign Reception
Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti held a fundraising reception to kick off his campaign kickoff reception for the office of mayor of Revere. Family, friends, city officials, and supporters, including a large delegation of Local 22 Union members, packed the Casa Lucia…
Revere Community School Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Community School recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary. A celebration was held on May 11 and included a turnout of adults, students, families, and school, city and state officials. Fatou Drammeh, the Manager of the Revere…
Revere Karate Academy Holds Grand Opening at New Revere Street Location
Revere Karate Academy held its grand opening ceremony Saturday at its new location at 351 Revere Street. Grandmaster Doreen DiRienzo and her son, Professor Anthony Cogliandro, welcomes family, friends, city officials, Karate students past and present, parents, and guests to…
Jaramillo Recognized in D.C.
Special to the Journal Last month, Revere Planning Board Member Juan Pablo Jaramillo was recognized in Washington D.C. by the Colombian Embassy. Jaramillo who immigrated fleeing violence from Colombia traveled to our nation’s Capitol for a luncheon with Colombian President…
Acting Mayor Keefe Announces Transition Leadership Team
Special to the Journal Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe announced today his transitional leadership team, with Claudia Correa, Chief of Talent and Culture to be taking on additional duties as Interim Chief of Staff and Robert Marra to serve as…
Let Us Remember Those Who “Gave the LastFull Measureâ€
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
