As our regular readers know, we are huge fans of Waymo, the company owned by Google that has pioneered self-driving automobiles in many cities across the country. We first experienced Waymo in San Francisco a year ago and were immediately…
Month: May 2025
Guest Op-Ed: Protecting Revere’s future: A call to end Zoning Variance Abuse
Submitted by Kori O’Hara Zoning laws are the foundation of how Revere shapes its growth. They’re not suggestions or starting points—they are a social contract designed to protect our neighborhoods. We’ve set clear rules: limits on height, density, parking, and…
Residents asked to report potholes to DPW
Staff Report Revere’s Pothole Patrol is in full swing, and coming to a street near you. DPW crews have been moving from neighborhood to neighborhood, patching holes left in the road from winter storms, plows, and general wear and tear,…
Student-led panel on growth and development hosted at Revere High
Special to the Journal Revere High School senior Francoise Kodjo recently hosted a student-led panel discussion on personal growth and career development at the high school, featuring three successful women. Revere School Committee Co-Chair Jacqueline Monterroso, Dr. Suzanne Boxer, MD…
Mayor Keefe joins mayor and managers from 17 communities in committing to new climate goals at Boston Museum of Science
Special to the Journal Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe joined mayors and managers from 17 municipalities at the Museum of Science Monday to commit to new regional climate goals, guiding the next five to ten years of shared action while meeting…
Sen. Edwards votes in favor of the $1.33 Billion Supplemental Budget utilizing Fair Share Funds to strengthen education and transportation infrastructure
Special to the Journal Third Suffolk District – Senator Edwards voted alongside her senate colleagues to approve the $1.33 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2025, utilizing surplus revenues generated from the Fair Share Amendment to make significant investments in…
Revere hosts Educator Diversity Act celebration
By Adam Swift Latinos for Education hosted “History in the Making: Celebrating the Educator Diversity Act,” a special event commemorating the recent passage of the landmark legislation, as part of the Mass Leads Act, in Massachusetts at the A.C. Whelan…
RHS Roundup
RHS girls crush all GBL foes at championship meet The Revere High girls outdoor track and field team capped a perfect 7-0 dual-meet season (see accompanying story below) with a commanding victory at Monday’s Greater Boston League (GBL) Championship Meet…
Obituaries 05-14-2025
Eunice LaPlante Active member of the Revere Senior Center, the Patriots Civic Club, the Everett Senior Center and a proud member of “The Red Hats” Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, May 17th…
Bradley to Speak at “E” Club Awards Dinner on May 20
Special to the Independent The “E” Club of Everett is thrilled to announce that the featured speaker for the Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner, taking place on May 20 (6:30) at Spinelli’s, located on Route 1 in Lynnfield, is one…
Parks and Recreation May Ball Returns
Anthony Cogliandro Holds Campaign Kickoff
Council Approves Ordinance for ADUs
By Adam Swift A new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance was approved by the city council last week. Last year, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Housing Acts. Part of that act requires that all municipalities allow the construction of…
Area Residents Voice Opposition to Proposal at former 7-Eleven Site
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 23, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Brenda Iafrate Crosses a Marathon Finish Line for the Sixth Time
By Melissa Moore-Randall Marathon Monday is one of the most exciting days in Boston with spectators lining the 26.2 mile course. For Brenda Iafrate it is the day she laces up her sneakers and hits the course joining 30,000 runners…
On the Campaign Trail: Stephen Damiano Jr. Announces Candidacy for Revere School Committee (Ward 4)
Special to the Journal Stephen Damiano Jr., a lifelong Revere resident and father of two children enrolled in the Revere Public Schools, has officially declared his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Revere School Committee. Following recent changes…
News Briefs
One Week Away: Revere Beach Partnership to Host 9th Annual Kite Festival on May 10 The Revere Beach Partnership will host the 9th Annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM across from the…
DCR Teams up with Paul Revere Innovation School to Plant Over 30 Trees
Trees Planted at School’s Field Is Part of DCR’s ‘Greening the Gateway Cities’ Initiative Special to the Journal Paul Revere Innovation School first-grade teacher Jodi Langone believes there’s no better classroom than the outdoors. This school year, Langone’s goal was…
Sen. Edwards Invites Community to Memorial Day Brunch
Special to the Journal Senator Lydia Edwards would like to warmly invite veterans, service members, and military families to the Memorial Day Brunch on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., hosted at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington…
Council Approves Naming Footpath after Imbrasico Family
By Adam Swift Last week, the city council approved officially naming the 4-foot wide pathway running from 201 Arnold St. to 688 Park Ave. Imbrasico Way. The new name honors the family who has lived at the end of the…
