By Melissa Moore-Randall As development in Revere continues to bring a fresh look to the city, a spot at the Garfield School Complex has been transformed thanks to a team effort by the Revere community. Wayne Godbout, an ELL teacher…
Month: August 2023
State Requires More Involved Environmental Review for Gibson Park Project
By Adam Swift Last month, the state’s Secretary of Environmental and Energy Affairs ruled that the city will not be able to use an expedited Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process for the Gibson Park reconstruction project. The city had requested…
Silvestri Will Leave His Position As Revere Veterans Office Director: Appointed New Ombudsman at Chelsea Veteran’s Home
Marc Silvestri, a highly decorated veteran of the United States Army, is stepping down as director of the Revere Veterans Office to become the ombudsperson at the Chelsea Veterans Home. Silvestri will leave his position in Revere Aug. 25 and…
News Briefs
Revere Mayoral Debate Set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at RHS The Revere Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership of President Patrick Lospennato and Executive Director Erica Porzio, will host the Revere Mayoral Debate on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7…
RAHTF Votes To Seek Acquisition Of Suffolk Ave. Property for Affordable Home
The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (RAHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, August 9. On hand for the session were chair Joe Gravellese and fellow members Jan Dumas, Laila Pietri, Anayo Osueke, Claire…
Decades of Rock Ready To Shake Up Revere in Summer Concert Series
Al Terminiello Jr. is a professional photographer by trade, but he also plays a superb bass guitar. Terminiello and his well-known classic-rock band, Decades of Rock, will perform at the Revere Summer Concert Series Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.…
Revere Nonprofits Receive Partnership Grants From the Foundation Trust
Special to the Journal The Foundation Trust, a private operating foundation serving the greater Boston area, is pleased to announce its 2023 grant recipients. Since our first grant solicitation cycle in 2019, over $80,000 has been awarded in scholarships and…
Martelli Sisters Presented Key to the City From Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe
Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe presented a Key to the City to the Martelli sisters, Kayla and Jordan, Saturday in recognition of their immense fundraising efforts for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a national foundation for childhood cancer. Kayla, a student in the…
Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe Endorsed by IBEW 103
Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe has been endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103. The preliminary election in Revere for Mayor is September 19. “Productive meeting with our friend, the Mayor of Revere, Patrick Keefe. Thanks for…
GBLC Endorses School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for Re-Election
The Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC) has endorsed School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for a second term on the Revere School Committee. “On behalf of the 100,000+ union members and families in our region, the Greater Boston Labor Council is…
Angela Guarino-Sawaya Ward 5 Candidate Visits Jack Satter House to an Overwhelming Reception
Special to the Journal Before a crowd of more than 80 residents of the Jack Satter House last Wednesday night, Candidate for Ward 5 City CounciI, Angela Guarino-Sawaya outlined what Revere seniors can expect if she is elected. Commenting on…
Teamsters Endorse Michelle Kelley for Revere Council
Special to the Journal Days after scoring a historic victory workers across the country, the Teamsters have endorsed Michelle Kelley for an At-Large seat on the Revere City Council, backing Kelley’s plan to make Revere’s government more responsive to its…
Caggiano Receives Endorsement From Colleague in Regional School Committee Contest
Northeast Regional School Committee member Anthony Caggiano, who is running for a seat on the Revere School Committee, has been endorsed by Mike Wall, a colleague on the Regional School Committee. Wall, who represents Chelsea on the Regional School Committee…
Disabilities Comm. Urges Revere Officials To Support Bill To Create More Accessible Trails
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, August 8, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Robert Brown, and Mario Grimanis, Revere High student member…
Local Leaders Praise Funding For Universal School Meals Program
By Adam Swift The Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget includes permanent funding for universal school meals, which will provide free breakfast and lunch to students at every K-12 school in Massachusetts. The universal school meals initiative has been a top…
Alfred Buccilli Brought Joy to Many Revere Residents at His Sub Time Store
Alfred “Al†Buccilli was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a medic while stationed in Germany during the Korean War. When he returned from the war, he took a job as machinist at General Electric in Lynn, becoming…
Four Revere Police Officers Take Their Oaths of Office at Swearing-In Ceremony
Four Revere Police officers took their oaths of office at a swearing-in ceremony Monday at the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Ashley Melnik administered the oaths to Seth Wysanski, Orion King, Shayna Mullen, and Michael McLaughlin before an audience of…
Local Leaders Praise Funding for Universal School Meals Program
By Adam Swift The Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget includes permanent funding for universal school meals, which will provide free breakfast and lunch to students at every K-12 school in Massachusetts. The universal school meals initiative has been a top…
Suffolk Downs Announces New Summer and Fall Activities at the Track
Special to the Journal The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), the firm leading the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs, announced an exciting line-up of activities taking place at The Track at Suffolk Downs throughout the summer and fall months. From kid-friendly…
Annual Beach: Ability Event Promotes Access and Fun for People of All Abilities at Public Beaches Across the State
Special to the Journal On Saturday, August 12, nearly 200 of people of all abilities gathered on Constitution Beach in East Boston for Triangle, Inc.’s annual Beach:Ability event. The annual event was made possible by a grant from Save the…