Imagine if a foreign government or some terrorist group were to hack into the U.S. government’s computers and bring all of its operations to a halt. Everyone in the country would be outraged. That is the scenario we are facing…
Month: September 2023
Can Nuclear Power Save the Planet?
As it becomes increasingly clear that renewable sources of energy — wind, solar, hydropower, and hydrogen fuel cells — are not going to become available on a large scale anytime soon, the only real hope for the U.S. both to…
Letter to the Editor
Ugly Politics is a Threat to Our Democratic Process Dear Editor, Why does the political process seem to bring the worst out in people? The ugliness of winning at all costs regardless of what you must do to win. Citizens…
RHS Sports Roundup
Perfect Week for RHS Girls Soccer, Now Stand at 5–0 The Revere High girls soccer team enjoyed another perfect week, earning two victories, both by shutouts, over Greater Boston League (GBL) rivals Everett and Chelsea. Coach Megan O’Donnell’s Lady Patriots…
Penalties Costly in Revere’s 14–6 Loss to Medford Football
The Revere High School football team dropped a 14-6 decision to Medford High last Thursday at Hormel Stadium. The Patriots (0-3) were hampered by 10 penalties in the game. “We made too many mistakes,” said head coach Lou Cicatelli. “We…
RPS Middle School Cross Country Team Is Off and Running
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Public School Middle School Cross Country was off and running at their first meet last Thursday. Under a beautiful fall sky, the team participated in their first meet of the season at Belle Isle Marsh…
Obituaries 09-27-2023
Carolyn Tucceri Graduate of RHS, Class of 1961 Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 28th in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m. for Carolyn (Caccamesi)…
On The Campaign Trail: Haas Tops the Ticket in At-Large Preliminary: Top 5 Primary At-Large Candidates
It’s Rizzo and Keefe in the Race for Mayor
By Adam Swift Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and former mayor Dan Rizzo will square off for the city’s top job on Nov. 7 in the municipal general election. As of press time with unofficial results, Rizzo topped the ballot in…
The Race for Ward 1
By Adam Swift Incumbent Joanne McKenna, the top vote-getter with 676 votes, and John Stamatopoulos, 235 votes, came out on top in the Ward 1 preliminary election on Tuesday. They will move onto the Nov. 7 general municipal election ballot.…
The Race for Ward 4
By Adam Swift Paul Argenzio, the top vote-getter with 702 votes, and Gregory Murray, 242 votes, topped the ballot in the Ward 4 preliminary election on Tuesday night, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. The candidates are…
The Race for Ward 5
By Adam Swift Incumbent John Powers and Angela Guarino-Sawaya topped the Ward 5 preliminary election on Tuesday, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. Angela Guarino Saway, was the top vote-getter with 668 votes, with Powers coming in…
News Briefs
Daytime Bridge Machinery Installation at Chelsea Street Bridge The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be conducting work to install span guide roller machineries on the Chelsea Street Bridge in East Boston and Chelsea. This work is scheduled…
Disabilities Comm. Hears of Boston Brakes Program
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (CoD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, September 12, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, and Mario Grimanis. The guest speaker…
Mc Hires Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Major Gifts, Strategic Initiatives and Planned Giving
Special to the Journal Malden Catholic hired alumnus, Ryan Layton ’02 as the Director of Alumni Relations and advancement professional, Greg Maynard, as the Director of Major Gifts, Strategic Initiatives and Planned Giving. Ryan Layton ’02 has joined MC as…
John T. DiLiegro Honored for 47 Years of Ownership of John’s Service Station
John T. DiLiegro, owner of John’s Service Station in Linden Square, was honored for his 47 years of ownership of the well-known business located in Linden Square near the Revere-Malden line. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo presented a congratulatory proclamation to DiLiegro…
DOT’s Army Raises $3,300 for Cancer Research
By Melissa Moore-Randall On Saturday, September 9, Dot’s Army hosted their Fifth Annual Cornhole Tournament and BBQ. The rain held off, providing an absolutely beautiful day to play and raise money to support cancer research through the Boston Marathon Jimmy…
City and State Working Together To Assist Migrant Families
By Adam Swift Over the past several months, city officials have been coordinating with the state to help handle the influx of migrant families that are currently being sheltered in Revere, as well as other communities throughout the state. At…
Revere Library Introduces Fall Programs
By Melissa Moore-Randall As summer winds down, the Revere Public Library is continuing its commitment to the community. As Revere students return to school, many new and returning programs are up and running at the RPL for readers and learners …
Biasella for Revere School Committee Campaign Invites You To Join Standout
Special to the Journal The Committee to Elect Vanessa Biasella for Revere School Committee invites you to show your support for her campaign this coming Saturday, September 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the corner of Revere Street and…
