Cary Shuman Photos A capacity crowd of supporters, friends, and family joined Mayor Patrick Keefe at his ‘Spring Fling’ reception May 15 at Casa Lucia. The guests enjoyed dinner and desserts and musical entertainment by DJ Stevie Raye. Former Ward…
Month: May 2025
Traffic Comm. Votes to Accept Parking Meters at Gibson Pt.
Special to the Journal The Revere Traffic Commission held a regular monthly meeting last Thursday, May 15, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair and DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella and…
All Hotel Shelters Across State to Close this Summer
Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey announced that her administration’s plan to close all hotel shelters is six months ahead of schedule, with the remaining 32 hotels expected to close this summer. Governor Healey had previously directed all hotel…
Stephen Damiano Jr. Campaign Kickoff Reception for Ward 4 School Committee
Cary Shuman Photos Town Council President Anthony Cogliandro told the large crowd at Volare that “I have the honor of introducing my friend, Stephen Damiano Jr., kicking off his campaign as the first-ever candidate officially certified for Ward 4 School…
Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio holds campaign kickoff reception
Photos by Cary Shuman Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio couldn’t have asked for a more successful launch to his campaign for re-election. Argenzio drew a large and spirited crowd from his ward and beyond to the Rincon Limeno restaurant May…
Memorial Day
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday.…
Enjoy the Weekend — Safely
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth, of vacations, and of time spent with family and friends. So we ask our readers to stop right now —…
Letters to the Editor
ZBA members should be elected Dear Editor, “Government of the People by the People for the People “- Abraham Lincoln- Gettysburg Address The ZBA was not chartered to make policy and it is illegal for the ZBA to do so even…
Obituaries 05-21-2025
Mary Gratton To know her was to say you were blessed Mary (Buonadonna) Gratton passed away on March 30th at 88 years of age. She was a lifelong resident of Revere and a loving and devoted mother to her three…
Revere Lodge of Elks celebrate, honor Moms on Mothers Day
Council approves tax break for Suffolk Downs developers
By Adam Swift The city council approved a tax break for a high-rise construction project that is part of the larger Suffolk Downs development at its meeting on Monday night. The 15-year Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) agreement will apply only…
Capt. Amy O’Hara ends 32-year Legacy with Revere Police retirement
By Cary Shuman Revere Police Capt. Amy O’Hara, a member of a prominent Revere family that has served for four generations in local and state law enforcement, was honored at a retirement celebration Monday at the Revere Police Station. As…
ConsCom hears of plans for Gibson Park renovations; 583-car Park ‘n Fly garage
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, May 7, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Thomas Carleton, Bernardo Sepulveda, Amelia Viscay, and…
Council tables vote on veteranproperty tax ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council tabled a vote on an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for the Veteran Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program at its meeting Monday night. The council’s legislative affairs subcommittee voted to recommend approval of the…
News Briefs
STATE Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission Calls for Public Submissions to Reimagine State Emblems The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission today launched an open call to artists, historians, educators, students, and members of the public to participate…
Candidates lining up for fall election
By Adam Swift Potential candidates for the municipal election this fall have been busy over the past several weeks. As of Monday, every incumbent city councilor had taken out papers to run for reelection. However, one of those incumbents, Ward…
Councillor Juan Pablo Jaramillo pulls re-election papers
Councilor at-large Juan Pablo Jaramillo has pulled signature papers in his bid for reelection to the Revere City Council At-Large. On May 13th Jaramillo had announced he’d be running for reelection and now that papers are available he’s pulled papers.…
City council wants more info on school finance matters
By Adam Swift The short- and long-term health of funding for the school district was the focus of several motions before the city council on Monday night. In the short-term, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro filed a motion requesting more…
Senior citizens should consider a measles shot
With more than 1000 confirmed measles cases now encompassing 30 states (including Vermont and Rhode Island) from coast-to-coast and north-to-south, senior citizens who are unsure of either their vaccination or immunity status should consider getting a measles vaccine shot. Measles…
Board of Health hears of progress of lead pipe removal
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 24, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, Kathleen Savage, and Viviana Catano, as well as…
