By Adam Swift Polls will be open in Revere from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for the state primary election. With few contested races on the ballot, Revere Election Commission Paul Fahey said the city is…
Month: August 2024
RLC Conducts Three Hearings for Violations
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission (RLC) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday (August 21) afternoon in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Seleviitch and fellow member Daniel Occena. Before conducting three…
Revere Parks and Recreation Celebrates a Successful Summer of Programming and Events
Special to the Journal The City of Revere Department of Parks and Recreation is delighted to announce the resounding success of its diverse summer programs, camps, and events. With over 1,200 children participating in various activities, this summer has been…
Local Veterans Invited To Apply For Affordable Condominium Lottery
The City of Revere and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund have announced that veterans are invited to apply for a veterans-preference lottery for two affordable homeownership condominium units at 133 Salem St in Revere. The veteran-only application period will be…
Council to Continue Debate on Proposed Translation and Interpretation Ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council will continue debate on a proposed ordinance for providing interpretation and translation services for public meetings and documents. During a public hearing on Monday night, Council President Anthony Cogliandro moved the ordinance to a…
Public Hearing Scheduled for Changes in City Marijuana Ordinances
By Adam Swift The city is moving closer to possibly allowing the sale of recreational marijuana. At Monday night’s meeting, the council voted to hold a public hearing on several ordinance changes that would allow for recreational marijuana sales in…
Revere Native, Dianne C. Braley, Publishes Second Novel
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere native Dianne Braley debuted her first novel, The Silence in the Sound, in 2022. Set in both Revere and Martha’s Vineyard, her book detailed the devastating effects of growing up in addiction. It was also inspired…
Enjoy a Great — and Safe — Labor Day Weekend
Although the weatherman is not predicting a great Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this, Saturday and Sunday are forecast for some showers), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the…
School’s Back — Drive with Care
With schools going back into session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
Guest Op-Ed: Navigating Negotiations: Revere Schools’ Approach to Teacher Contracts and Community Needs
Dear Revere Community, As we welcome our students and staff back to Revere Public Schools, we are excited for a new year ahead of learning and joy. Just last week, we welcomed over 100 new teachers and staff members. We…
New Turf Project and Rumney Marsh Field Underway
Special to the Journal Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce the commencement of the replacement of the artificial turf at Rumney Marsh Academy. This project, representing a half-million-dollar…
Hou, Metawea, Martinez, Woodard Selected RHS football captains
By Cary Shuman Revere High School head football coach Lou Cicatelli has announced that seniors Danny Hou, Adam Metawea, Darian Martinez, and Gio Woodard have been selected as team captains for the 2024 season. All four captains are two-way performers.…
Unbeaten 1964 Revere High Football Team to be Honored at Harry Della Russo on Sept. 6
Special to the Journal The start of this year’s high school football season marks the 60th Anniversary of one of the most compelling chapters of Revere High School sports history. The 1964 RHS Patriots, coming off a one-loss season in…
Revere fall athletics set to get underway
The fall sports season for Revere High athletes is scheduled to get underway in the coming week. The Revere High girls and boys soccer teams will kick off their 2024 campaigns with contests against Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville…
Obituaries 08-28-2024
Joseph A. Agri He had a special talent for turning any situation into a moment of laughter Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, August 29th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals,…
City of Revere Commission on Disabilities Hold Day Out at Revere Beach
Row Row Row in revere Autism Awareness Fundraiser
RPS Hires 100 New Teachers
District holds week-long orientation for new staff Special to the Journal Next week, Revere Public Schools will welcome a talented cohort of 100 new teachers to join the district’s dedicated team who will be teaching their first lessons in Revere…
Registration Deadlines Upcoming for September 3 State Primary
By Adam Swift A number of voter deadlines are coming up in the next week for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The last day to register to vote for that primary is Saturday, August 24, according to…
Volare now serving Sunday Brunch Buffet
By Melissa Moore-Randall One of Broadway’s most popular restaurants, Volare Cucino Italiano & Bar has added a Sunday brunch buffet. The brunch buffet has quickly become popular with patrons. Served on Sundays from 11:30-2:00, the buffet includes a wide selection…
