By Adam Swift A new stabilization fund will set aside a percentage of the city’s free cash to help cover the costs of unforeseen or emergency drainage, stormwater, and culvert repair projects. The council approved the establishment of the stabilization…
Month: March 2024
Workshop focuses on beach climate resiliency
By Adam Swift Climate resiliency and the future of Revere Beach and the city’s coast were the focus of a Metropolitan Beach Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosted workshop held at City Hall last week. Residents and city…
RPS celebrates Ramadan with a special edition of RevereTV’s Family Liaison Cooking Series
CityLab’s Ouafa Kinaoui makes Moroccan tea, shares the traditions of the Islamic holiday Special to the Journal Last week, Estaphany Rodriguez, the Family and Community Coordinator for Revere Public Schools, hosted a special segment on RevereTV’s Family Liaison Cooking Series. …
RHS Sports Roundup
13 RHS Boys Are Named GBL All-Stars A total of 13 members of coach David Fleming’s Revere High boys track and field team, which captured last month’s Greater Boston League (GBL) Meet with an outstanding team performance, have been named…
Revere’s JKA Martial Arts Team To Compete at Shotocup Championships in Japan
By Melissa Moore-Randall On March 9, the Revere JKA Martial Arts Team attended the Japan Karate Association American Federations USA/JKA/AF in New Orleans. The competition was for a U.S. team spot at the World Shotocup Championships in Japan. The Revere…
Obituaries 03-20-2024
Theresa Merino July 19, 1928 – March 10, 2024 Theresa V. (Meads) Merino of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea and East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on March 10th after a short illness. She was 95 years old. Theresa was…
Gov. Healey Reads to Whelan School Students As Part of Read Across America Week: Touts State’s Literacy Launch Initiative During the Event
In celebration of ‘Read Across America,” Gov. Maura Healey joined Revere elected officials at Whalen Elementary School last Wednesday and read to students and discussed the importance of learning this valuable life skill. “It’s so, so important to learn how…
Beachmont Picks Up Its National ESEA ‘Distinguished School’ Honor in Oregon: Principal Freisen, Beachmont Staff, Asst. Super. Dr. Gallucci Accept Award During Conference
Special to the Journal In the fall, it was announced that Beachmont Elementary School was named a National “ESEA Distinguished School” by the National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beachmont was one of two schools in Massachusetts to receive…
Belle Isle Rotary Hosts First-Ever Gala at EBYC
Parkway Bridge Project To Begin in 2026
By Adam Swift MassDOT officials and consultants laid out the plans for the replacement of the bridge on Revere Beach Parkway that spans Broadway at a public meeting at City Hall last week. The $14 million project, which will be…
News Briefs
Revere Recreation Announces April Vacation Activities Ms. Sally’s annual Art Workshop is back. One day only for children currently in grades 1-6. Spots fill up fast, so sign up soon! *Sports Adventures will be offered Tuesday-Thursday and children will rotate…
Wilmot Talks Changes at EBNHC, the Future of the Healthcare Provider
After a major announcement last week that East Boston Neighborhood Health Center will rebrand its health system as NeighborHealth, President and CEO Greg Wilmot said he is looking ahead with excitement and optimism about the future. EBNHC currently operates nearly…
Council Calls for Executive Session on Wonderland Litigation
By Adam Swift The city council is expected to vote in May on approving bonding for the new Revere High School project at Wonderland. The estimated cost of building on the Wonderland site is $522 million, which includes the $29.5…
Biden, Trump Top Revere Ballot in Primary
By Adam Swift There were few surprises in the Revere results for last week’s presidential primary, although President Joe Biden’s share of the vote in the city did fall significantly below the state totals. Biden topped the Democratic primary ballot…
Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Winthrop Join Regional Homelessness Program
Special to the Journal For the first time, eight communities north of Boston will launch a joint program to provide supportive services and outreach to those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence. The new program…
The Winter Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall As winter comes to a close, Revere’s Community Resource Dog K9 Charlie is wrapping up his first winter. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador who turned one on February 13th, was first introduced to the Revere…
Council Calls for Improved Traffic Safety Near Senior Center
By Adam Swift The city council is looking for improved traffic safety measures near the senior center on Winthrop Avenue. Monday night, Councilors Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Joanne McKenna, and Robert Haas, III introduced a motion asking that the mayor have the…
Evacuation Day Commemoration Honors Historic Day; Underscores Current Restoration of Site
Special to the Journal The National Parks of Boston and South Boston Citizens’ Association will host the annual Evacuation Day Commemoration on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. While the ceremony…
Appreciation: Robert ‘Bob’ O’Brien, Former Director of Community Development, Passes Away
Robert “Bob” O’Brien, who was instrumental in the development of many successful residential and commercial properties in Revere during the Mayor Brian Arrigo Administration, died Feb. 19, 2024, following a brief illness. Mr. O’Brien served as the director of planning…
Mayor Keefe’s Office Welcome Famous Revere Beach Landmark Mural
By Melissa Moore-Randall\ Revere City Hall is filled with artifacts of Revere many of which highlight Revere Beach. The newest piece of art is the mural of the Revere Beach Clock in Mayor Keefe’s Office. According to Revere Historian Jeff…
