Purple Bow Campaign for Overdose Awareness Kicks Off Aug. 22 in East Boston The 3rd annual Adopt-A-Pole for Overdose Awareness campaign will begin on August 22 at North Suffolk Community Services’ recovery support center, Recovery on the Harbor, located at…
Month: August 2024
Bikes not Bombs Hosts 37th Annual Bike-A-Thon
On September 8, Bikes Not Bombs will hold its 37th annual Bike-A-Thon, a community fundraiser to promote environmental sustainability and social justice. The Bike-A-Thon, the organization’s largest fundraiser, is a social change benefit ride offering five route options: 10, 35,…
Old North Church Presents Cradle to Revolution: The Hidden History of America’s Children
When we think about Americans who changed the course of history, we rarely think about children. However, children have played a vital part in American politics and culture since the colonial era. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, join Dr. Anna Mae…
Traffic Commission Approves Speed Bump for Walnut Avenue
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, August 15, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Frank Stringi and fellow members Police Chief David Callahan, Fire Chief…
Disabilities Commission Holds Regular Meeting
By Journal Staff The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, August 13, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Annemarie Fiore, Ellie Vargas, Mario Grimanis, and Jason…
Over 7,000 RPS Students will Head Back to School
Special to the Journal More than seven thousand Revere Public School (RPS) students will head back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 27 for grades 1–12 and on Wednesday, Sept. 4, for kindergarten to start an exciting 2024–2025 school year. With…
City Announces First-Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program
Special to the Journal The City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund has announced the formal launch of Revere’s First-Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program, which will open up for applications on Monday, August 19. First-time homebuyers with at least two…
AHTF Hears of Plans for 110 Ocean Ave.
By Journal Staff The board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, August 14, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Joe Gravellese, vice-chair Claire Inzerillo, treasurer…
A.C. Whelan Teacher Jennifer Kingston Continues Family Legacy
By Melissa Moore-Randall A name that resonates with Revere students, teachers and parents in Revere is Kingston. For almost 4 decades the Kingston family has been an integral part of Revere Public Schools. For three decades, George Kingston, was a…
RMA Teacher, Jenna Thomas, Ready to knockout Cancer
By Melissa Moore-Randall Jenna Thomas, a teacher at Rumney Marsh Academy will be stepping into the boxing ring. On October 10, she will be participating in the Belles of the Brawl XI hosted by Haymakers for Hope which has raised…
CityLab Innovation High School, Canopy Project Partners to Spotlight Local Innovations in Education
Special to the Journal CityLab Innovation High School is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the Canopy project, a nationwide initiative showcasing innovative learning environments. The Canopy project, backed by education leaders, school designers, and researchers, highlights educational approaches with…
Erin Murphy Announces Bid for Clerk of SJC for Suffolk County
Special to the Journal Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy has announced her candidacy for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. The following is her announcement. “I am Erin Murphy, and I am humbly seeking your support…
John Powers Announces Bid for Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts
Special to the Journal Civil Clerk of Courts John Powers has announced his intention to run for the Suffolk County Civil Clerk of Courts position. The following is his announcement. “I am writing to respectfully ask for your vote on…
Thank You, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…
Revere’s Charlie Giuffrida named Chelsea’s Inaugural Director of Athletic Infrastructure and Sports Tourism
Special to the Journal Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez recently announced the hiring of Charlie Giuffrida, the former Next Stop Revere director, as the inaugural Director of Athletic Infrastructure and Sports Tourism in Chelsea. Maltez said this position, strongly supported…
Obituaries 08-21-2024
James C. Baillie Decorated Vietnam Veteran James C. Baillie of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Revere, passed away on August 4 after a long illness surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was one of eight children born to the late Hugh…
City of Revere Celebrates National Night Out
ConsComm Hears of Plans for Mitigation Measures at New RHS
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, August 7, in the City Council Chambers, On hand for the session were vice-chair Nicholas Rudolph, who chaired the session, and fellow members Bernardo Sepulveda, Brian…
Enhances Water Infrastructure Citywide
Keefe Admin., DPW, and Engineering complete Oak Island project after a seven-year stall Special to the Journal In May, the City of Revere completed a $3 million rehabilitation of the water main infrastructure in the Oak Island neighborhood. The project…
