Month: July 2024
Councillors Warn of Dangers of Illegal Fireworks on the Fourth and Beyond
By Adam Swift Several city councillors want to remind residents that fireworks are illegal in the city and can create hazardous situations in tightly packed neighborhoods. At last week’s meeting, councillors Joanne McKenna and Michelle Kelley presented a motion asking…
Sumner Tunnel to be closed starting July 5
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is slated to begin on July 5 and run to August 5. The…
Alternative Travel Options During Sumner Tunnel Closure
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced their comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel…
BoH hears of plans for rat control
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday, June 27, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow member Kathleen Savage were on hand for the session, as were…
News Briefs
Suffolk Downs announces free summer activities for kids at The Track Looking for a fun and free activity for kids this summer? For the second year in a row, The HYM Investment Group LLC (HYM), is excited to announce their…
Council to Consider New Portrait Procedure
By Adam Swift The city council could soon be taking a more cohesive approach to which former members get their portrait placed in the council chambers. Last week, the council tabled a motion by Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto that would establish…
NeighborHealth Celebrates Health Equity Leaders at Art of Health Care Gala
Special to the Journal NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), celebrated its first Art of Health Care fundraising gala since the organization’s rebrand and the first ever at the prestigious Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). The event which…
Speeding Continues to be Top Issue for Council
By Adam Swift Speeding and the prevalence of traffic violations in Revere continues to be a top concern for many city councillors. At the council’s next meeting on July 22, it is expected to meet with the mayor, public works…
Council unanimously approves Mayor’s FY2025 Budget
Special to the Journal This week the Revere City Council unanimously approved the City of Revere’s FY2025 Budget. Prepared and submitted by Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and Chief Financial Officer Rich Viscay, the FY2025 budget totals $274 million, with…
MassDOT Advises Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy July 4 Travel?
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to?plan ahead?and expect increased volumes of traffic for the Fourth of July holiday period.? If traveling, MassDOT recommends utilizing “real time” travel tools, checking holiday schedules for…
License Comm. Issues One-Day Licenses for Community Events
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission held a busy, though routine monthly meeting last Wednesday, June 26, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were members Daniel Occena, who chaired the meeting, and Liliana Monroy. The…
Gov. Maura Healey Appoints Pamela Everhart to Massport Board
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Pamela Everhart to serve on the Massport Board of Directors. Everhart currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regional Public Affairs, Inclusion, and Impact at Fidelity Investments. “Pamela…
Happy Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from our youth, when…
Enjoy a “Safe and Sane” Fourth
Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), newspapers exhorted their readers to observe a “safe and sane” Fourth of July. That’s because in communities big and small all across America, the founding of our nation had become…
Obituaries 07-03-2024
John “Jack” McDermott Well Known Radio, Movie and TV Personality John “Jack” McDermott, 97, of Hollywood, FL passed away June 7, 2024. Jack was a well-known local radio / tv personality, having spent 30 years in broadcasting, including radio station…
