The board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8, in the City Council Chamber and via Zoom. Chair Joe Gravallese, vice-chair Claire Inzerillo, treasurer Anayo Osueke, and members Laila Pietri,…
Month: May 2024
City Council Gets Update on Suffolk Downs Development
By Adam Swift Tom O’Brien of HYM Development gave an update on the Suffolk Downs development project during a special city council committee of the whole meeting on Monday night. Councillors Joanne McKenna and Michelle Kelley introduced the motion, both…
BCBS of Massachusetts Celebrates National Bike Month and Supports Women’s Wellness With Free Bluebikes Credits in May
Special to the Journal Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting women’s health in Greater Boston through bikeshare, aligning with National Bike Month and Women’s Health Awareness Month. As the title…
Revere Martial Arts Centerto Host Goodwill Tournament
By Melissa Moore-Randall On June 1, The Revere JKA Martial Arts Center will host the 2024 Goodwill Tournament at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School in Revere. The tournament is slated as an opportunity for all karate athletes to compete…
Revere Elementary Students Rock the House
By Melissa Moore-Randall On May 1st, the Revere Youth Singers performed during a Spring Concert at the Hill Elementary school. The choir consisted of 120 fifth and fourth graders from each elementary school in Revere including The Beachmont Veterans Memorial,…
Boston and Revere Hold Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park Project Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Earlier this month, officials from Boston and Revere hosted a public meeting at which attendees received updates about the Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park project. The abovementioned project stems from a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)…
20 Years of Marriage Equality in Massachusetts
It was 20 years ago this week (on May 17, 2004, to be exact), that the first marriage licenses were issued by cities and towns across Massachusetts for same-sex couples. The marriage licenses were precipitated by the decision by the…
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere
In the classic 1967 movie, the Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, is taken aside by a family friend at his graduation party, who says to him, “Ben, I just have one word of advice for…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Girls’ Track on Track for GBL Title The undefeated Revere High girls outdoor track and field team moved another step closer to a Greater Boston League (GBL) title last week with a 96-34 triumph over Chelsea. Coach Racquel MacDonald-Ciambelli…
Patch Family Enjoying Second Generation Hockey Players
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere is known for many legacy families when it comes to sports. One Revere family joining that elite group is the Patch family. David, Chuckie and Billy Patch have been playing hockey since they were 3 years…
Malden Catholic Announces Major Campus Expansion To Support Growing Student Population and Enhance Academic and Athletic Programs
Special to the Journal Malden Catholic (MC) announced major expansion plans for its academic and athletic programs. By partnering with Timberline Construction and Scalora Consulting Group, MC broke ground on May 9th for a state-of-the-art academic and athletic facility located…
Obituaries 05-15-2024
Richard Spagnuolo A Doting Father and Adored Grandfather, He Leaves Behind a Legacy of Love and Devotion Richard Spagnuolo, a cherished soul from Revere, born on August 12,1958 in Trenton, NJ, passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age…
John T. Foundation Walk/Run 5K for Glioblastoma
RHS Robotics Complete Another Impressive Season
By Melissa Moore-Randall The NUTRONs, a Revere High School robotics team, continued their journey into the New England Championship, where they competed in a series of qualification matches. They finished the New England Championship ranked first out of 48 teams…
News Briefs
EBNHC CEO Honored With Project Bread’s Patrick Hughes Award for Social Justice at 56th Annual Walk for Hunger More than 3,500 participants lined the Boston Common to take part in Project Breads 56th annual Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May…
Celebrating First Holy Communion At St. Anthony’s Church
Next Step in High School Project To Be Decided May 20
By Adam Swift The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a $493 million bond authorization for the construction of a new Revere High School at Wonderland at its May 20 meeting. “This language went through the…
Lee’s Trailer Project Moves Forward Before Conservation Comm.
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening (May 1) in the City Council Chamber. Chair John Shue presided over the session that was attended by fellow members Samantha Woodman, Joseph Lavalle, Brian Averback, Wilson…
HRC Members to Attend Circle Training in June
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening (May 2) in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini and fellow members Dr. Lourenco Garcia, Kourou Pich, Fire…
Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance Changes
By Adam Swift The City Council approved several changes in the city’s food truck ordinances at its Monday night meeting. Earlier this year, Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio introduced a motion seeking to limit food trucks on Broadway near City…
