There’s a reason that developer Jamie Russo has a 100 percent occupancy rate at his new property at 194 Shirley Avenue. The studio apartments are beautiful, the rents are very comparable to other areas of the city, and the location…
Author: Cary Shuman
Councillor Powers Stands up Against Parking Meters at Revere Beach
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is opposed to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DRC) plan to install parking meter pay stations on Revere Beach Boulevard. The 100 multi-space meters (MSMs) would serve 1,075 parking spaces from Eliot…
Freni Steps Down as Co-Chair of Commission on Disabilities
Rick Freni has stepped down as co-chair of the Revere Commission on Disabilities after four years of service on the board. “Unfortunately I had to do it because I have a couple of surgeries scheduled,” said Freni. “I’m going to…
Sonny Myers Park is Set for November Re-Opening
The new playground equipment arrived Monday and Sonny Myers Park is set for a grand opening in mid-November. Elle Baker, project manager from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, visited the park at the corner of Beach Street…
On the Campaign Trail: Jannino Elam Is Running Hard for NE Regional Committee Seat
Melissa Jannino Elam spent a good portion of her weekend holding signs with her family outside the Early Voting polls at the St. Anthony de Padua Church on Revere Street. Elam is running for the Revere seat on the Northeast…
Phillies Claim Revere Youth Baseball Championship
Phillies Manager John Leone said he always told his players, “We’ll learn during the regular season, we’ll get better during the regular season and we always dance in the playoffs.” And dance they did – all the way to the…
Dedicated Bus-Lane Pilot Program Set to Launch at the End of October
A dedicated MBTA bus lane pilot program that will run from Revere Street to the Revere-Chelsea line, is projected to be launched by the end of the month. The Revere Traffic Commission approved the bus lane pilot program at its…
Veterans Day Ceremony Will be Virtual
Marc Silvestri, director of veterans services for the City of Revere, has announced plans for the observance of Veterans Day (Nov. 11) in the city, stating that the annual ceremony will be a virtual one due to the coronavirus. The…
An Interview With Democratic Nominee for State Rep. Jessica Giannino
This week the Revere Journal conducted an interview with Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino, who was victorious in the State Representative Democratic Primary held Sept. 1. As a result of her impressive victory in the Primary and with no Republican opponent on…
The Platters Light Up Boston Legendary Group Films ‘Twilight Time’ Video in Eastie
The world-famous vocal group, The Platters®, used one of the most picturesque views of the Boston skyline to record a music video for the Disney+ series “WandaVision.” The four current members of the legendary group that was founded by Rock…
McKenna’s Tribute to a Red Sox Star: Artist’s Tony C Mural Is Getting Rave Reviews
Bobby McKenna never saw Tony Conigliaro play in person for the Boston Red Sox. But he developed an interest in the former baseball star who grew up in Revere. McKenna mentioned his interest in Conig’s baseball career to his father,…
Showcase Cinemas Site Sale Pending: Amazon Mentioned as Possible Tenant
An agreement has been reached between National Amusements, Inc. (NAI), owner of the Showcase Cinemas de Lux site in Revere, and Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts based developer and investment firm, for the sale of the property whose connection to a…
Councillor Giannino’s Request for Candidate Residency Requirement Referred to Committee
Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino had the backing of her colleagues on her request to establish residency requirements in Revere for the office of Mayor, City Council and School Committee. Giannino’s special legislation seemed straightforward as she sought the final approval of…
McKenna Requests Cleaning of Winthrop Ave. Public Stairs
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is requesting that the public stairs at Winthrop and Bradstreet Avenues be patched and cleaned before the start of the winter season. “I know they need extensive work,” McKenna said at Monday’s Council meeting. “The…
Condominium Proposal Referred to Zoning Subcommittee
The City Council referred to the Zoning Subcommittee an application from Schiavuzzo ALM Realty, Middleton, seeking permission to demolish a pre-existing non-conforming five-unit structure and build a new four-unit condominium structure in its place. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso praised…
Council Approves Four Appointments to Revere Human Rights Commission
The City Council unanimously approved the appointments of Janine Grillo Marra, Jalon Fowler, Kathi Reinstein, and Chaiman Mansour Hossaini to the Revere Human Rights Commission at its meeting Monday night. Appointments Subcommittee Chair Arthur Guinasso asked Grillo Marra what her…
Istanbul Diner Café Brings a Touch of the Mediterranean to Revere
The Istanbul Diner Café is bringing a new specialty, Turkish and Mediterranean food, to the city’s dining community and the response has been off the charts. Residents have been turning out in big numbers for the beautiful, new restaurant, located…
Council Discusses Plan for New Kennel on VFW Parkway
The City Council met via remote with Sandra Tapia, a Chamberlain Avenue resident, who is seeking permission from the Council to operate a kennel on VFW Parkway. Tapia addressed the Council during a public hearing on her proposal. “I’m looking…
McKenna Seeks to Amend Parking Program Regulations
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is seeking to amend some of the regulations in the new City-Wide Overnight Parking Program that begins on Oct. 15. Specifically, McKenna wants “to allow residents whose vehicles are registered in the City of Revere…
Serino’s Canine Friend Enjoys Council Meeting
Will ZaZa go viral? As Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino commented via remote on the city’s new resident parking program during Monday’s meeting being broadcast live on Revere TV, the sounds of a dog barking could be heard in the…
