Fundraiser Held at Volare for the Good Diner and Hector’s Barbershop Over the weekend a water main broke underneath Broadway at the corner of Winthrop Avenue. The break caused flooding damage to the basements of adjacent property, housing longtime Revere…
Month: October 2023
Revere High School Earns a Place on the College Board’s AP Honor Roll for the 2022–23 School Year
Special to the Journal Last week, the College Board announced that Revere High School (RHS) was named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a Bronze Distinction. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs…
RHS Field Hockey Dads Advocating for Mental Health
By Melissa Moore-Randall When they are not on the field hockey field cheering on their girls, Don Martelli and John Stamatopoulos are also addressing the challenges of mental health. Don Martelli, president and partner of the Belfort Group, and John…
Zoning Subcommittee Takes Up Changes To West Revere Condo Special Permit
By Adam Swift The City Council approved changing a special permit for a 72-unit condominium development at 133 Salem St. on Monday night. During the zoning subcommittee hearing on the change earlier in the evening, Councilor-at-Large Gerry Visconti questioned the…
Patrick Keefe Earns Endorsement for Mayor From Local and State Leaders
Story by the Keefe Campaign As the November election draws closer, and Revere voters able to begin early voting this weekend, the Keefe campaign announced several significant endorsements in support of Patrick Keefe’s efforts to continue to keep Revere moving…
Disabilities Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, October 10, via Zoom. Chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and fellow members Jason Barone-Cichocki, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, Robert Brown, and Mario Grimanis were on hand for the meeting. The…
Councillors Concerned About School Parking on Election Day
By Adam Swift Several City Councillors continue to have concerns about plans for professional development activities in the schools during the Nov. 7 municipal election. At Monday night’s meeting, Councillor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Dan Rizzo introduced a motion asking that…
Council Wants Answers on Ambulance Service
By Adam Swift Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro wants the council to meet with Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and a representative from Cataldo Ambulance to discuss issues regarding adequate ambulance service in the city. “I would like to say that…
La Hacienda Restaurant Holds Grand Opening
La Hacienda, a new family-owned Mexican and Salvadorian restaurant, held its grand opening celebration Sunday at 306 Revere St. “My mother [Maria Salgado] is from Mexico and my dad [Jose Callejas] is from El Salvador,” said Aldo Callejass, who is…
Joint Fundraiser at Fallfest Supports Two Beachmont Initiatives
Special to the Journal John Stamatopoulos, candidate for Ward 1 City Council and Revere Chamber member, made a significant contribution to Beachmont through a creative initiative during Revere’s Fallfest. Originally planning to distribute free popcorn to the community’s kids, John’s…
Former State Rep. RoseLee Vincent Endorses Joanne McKenna for Ward 1
Story by the McKenna Campaign Roselee Vincent has announced her support for and endorsement of Joanne McKenna for Ward 1 City Councillor. The following is her announcement: “I have known and worked closely with Ward One Councillor Joanne McKenna for…
Lampedecchio Endorses Sawaya-Guarino for Ward 5
Story by the Sawaya-Guarino Campaign I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for Eric’s gracious endorsement. His steadfast commitment to serving the community is nothing short of inspiring. Through his exemplary service, he has cultivated a nurturing environment that…
Ralph Decicco Receives Endorsement From Carol Tye
Longtime Revere School Committee member, Carol Tye, has endorsed Ralph DeCicco for Revere School Committee. “I have known Ralph DeCicco for many years and have observed his dedication to supporting all Revere students, particularly those with special needs,” Tye said.…
Ward 6 Councillor Serino Endorses Marc Silvestri
By The Silvestri campaign Revere City Councillor At-Large Marc Silvestri has received a significant endorsement from Ward 6 Councillor Richard J. Serino ahead of the November 7 general election. Councillor Serino’s endorsement is a testament to Silvestri’s commitment to serving…
City Issues Reminders Ahead of Municipal Election
Special to the Journal The Revere Election Department is reminding voters that the Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for all City offices. In-Person Early Voting In-person Early Voting will begin Saturday, October 21, and run…
Hamas Are Terrorists, Not Freedom-Fighters
The demonstrations that have been occurring around the country, especially on college campuses, in apparent support of the Hamas terrorists who slaughtered 1400 Israelis, have been disappointing on many levels. The Hamas organization is not composed of “freedom fighters” who…
Will a Pill Make Americans Slimmer?
Americans have been overeating — and eating the wrong kinds of food — for a long time. It is estimated that 40 percent of Americans are obese and another 32 percent of us are overweight — which means that three…
Letters to the Editor
Supports Kelley Dear Editor, I’m writing to note how impressed I’ve been with Michelle Kelley’s candidacy for one of the five At-Large City Council seats. She is both an attorney and a realtor, and she’s obviously someone who cares about…
Guest Op-Ed: Alexander Rhalimi, Candidate for Revere Councillor-at-Large Diverse Policy Platform
By Alexander Rhalimi As a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, Alexander Rhalimi brings a fresh perspective and a diverse policy platform that resonates with the dynamic needs of our community. With a commitment to inclusivity, equity, and innovative solutions,…
Guest Op-Ed: The Decision Is Now up to You
By Dan Rizzo In all election campaigns, voters make comparisons between candidates seeking public office, and evaluate the political strengths and weaknesses of the candidates before they make their final decision as to which candidate they will cast their vote…
