On Wednesday August 23, The Revere Chamber of Commerce sponsored a hybrid workshop on Estate Planning Strategies and Long-Term Care Insurance at the Marriott Springhill Suites (400 Ocean Ave, Revere Beach). The workshop was delivered in two sessions; beginning with…
Month: August 2023
Enjoy a Great – and Safe – Labor Day Weekend
With the weatherman predicting a superb Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. Although the Summer of…
School’s Back — Drive With Caution
With schools going back in session this week and next 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…
This Week’s Shootings Spread Like Wildfire Across America
Mass shootings have become all-too commonplace in America. But even by our nation’s uniquely violent standards, the multiplicity of shootings that spread across the country like a tornado-driven wildfire this past weekend was mind-numbing. First there was the shooting last…
Guest Op-Ed: Supporting Our Seniors
By Steve Morabito As Mayor, I will be a strong advocate for Revere’s seniors. We need to do more to give our older residents access to great programming, services, and the property tax relief they deserve. I will always be…
Guest Op-Ed: Overdevelopment in Revere: Prioritizing Responsible Growth Over Residential Overload
By Gerry Visconti As we all know, in recent years, the city of Revere has seen a staggering surge in residential development. While development is vital for economic growth, foreseeable adverse effects have left residents grappling with significant challenges. The…
Guest Op-Ed: Fostering a Water-Secure Future for Revere
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming Revere City Councilor-at-Large election, one candidate stands out for his unwavering commitment to responsible water management and environmental sustainability: Alexander Rhalimi. His dedication to collaborating with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) underscores his…
RHS Football Notebook Patriots Continue Prep For Sept. 8 Opener Versus Peabody
Revere head football coach Lou Cicatelli and his staff are working with 58 players in preseason practices as the team prepares for its season opener on Friday, Sept. 8 (6:30 p.m.) against Peabody at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Cicatelli is…
RHS Sports Roundup
New Season, New Coach for RHS Girls Volleyball The Revere High volleyball program will be under the direction of a new head coach, Emilie Hostetter, this season. Hostetter succeeds Lianne Mimmo, who stepped down from that position after five years…
Obituaries 08-30-2023
Patricia E. “Pat†Lino Talented Seamstress, Ames Department Store Retiree A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston on Augst 29​ for Patricia E. “Pat†(DiBenedetto) Lino, 88, who passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21.…
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News Briefs
Paul Buonfiglio Awarded MA Funeral Directors Award at NSCC Paul Buonfiglio of Topsfield, a funeral director at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere, received the 2023 Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association President’s Award at North Shore Community College’s (NSCC) recent Funeral Services…
On the Campaign Trail: Stamatopoulos Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor
Special to the Journal John J. Stamatopoulos has announced his candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor. The following is his statement: “Revere finds itself at a crossroads: a city bursting with potential yet grappling with unmet needs. As the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing…
Appreciation: Len Piazza, Past President of the Revere Historical Society, 96
Leonard R. “Len†Piazza loved being a part of the Revere community and talking about the city’s history. He found the perfect forum for his oratorical talents, knowledge, and leadership when he became the president of the Revere Historical Society.…
RHS Responding To Changes in Discipline Law
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In response to some changes to one of the statutes that govern discipline for public schools in the state, Revere High School (RHS) has set out plans for both supporting and holding its students accountable in…
License Comm. Approves Fall Events Licenses
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, August 16, in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena were on hand for the session. The commission approved a number of one-day…
Ballot Positions Selected for Preliminary Election
Revere Election Commissioner Paul Fahey has announced the following ballot positions for candidates in the Sept. 19 preliminary election: In the race for Mayor, candidates will appear in the following order: 1. Steven Morabito 2. Patrick Michael Keefe, Jr. 3.…
Bus Stop at Jack Satter House Will Remain in Place
Special To The Journal Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe said that the existing bus stop at the Jack Satter House will remain in place. The MBTA had been considering removing the bus stop as part of its bus network redesign project.…
Garfield Elementary School’s Miss Vy Shines a Positive Light for Almost Four Decades
By Melissa Moore-Randall Vy Yeng, who has been with the Revere Public Schools for almost four decades, is one of the first people Revere’s youngest special education students meet when they begin their journey. Vy is a paraprofessional in the…
Revere Public Schools Teachers Awarded Scholarships for Emerging Latine Leaders
Special to the Journal Hale Education awarded the Carmen M. Torres Scholarship for Emerging Latine Leaders to Melissa Alvarez (of CityLab Innovation High School), Christine Brito, and Nancy Uribe (both of East Somerville Community School). Melissa Alvarez is an adjustment…
