Robert A. DeLeo of Winthrop, who was elected to the Mass. House of Representatives in 1990 and went on to serve as Speaker of the House for 12 years, delivered his farewell address in the House Chambers at the State…
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DeLeo Files Disclosure that He is Considering a Position at Northeastern
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo has disclosed that he is negotiating job opportunities with Northeastern University. Speaker DeLeo’s Office released the following statement last Friday, Dec. 18: “Today I filed a disclosure letter with the House Clerk and…
Zambuto Reportedly has the Votes to be the Next Council President
There is an ongoing jovial debate about who is the actual dean of the Revere City Council: Councilor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto or Ward 3 Councilor Arthur Guinasso. But that’s more or less a tribute to the experience and long-time, record of…
A Sad End to a Long Chapter of Hollywood in Linden Sq.
The Revere Journal asked Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino – the councilor for the ward in which Showcase Cinemas is located – for his thoughts on the closing of the famed movie theater complex at 565 Squire Road, Revere, and…
Sara Selevitch, Former RHS Scholar and Athlete, is Excelling as a Writer in California
Sara Selevitch took advantage of all the opportunities that the Revere school system had to offer during her 12 years in the district. And it seems that in every endeavor in which she participated, she excelled. Sara won science fairs…
Health Dept. Working Hard in Preparation for Arrival of Vaccines
Revere Public Health Department Director Lauren Buck said the city is not at the point where it will be administering the COVID-19 vaccines to residents yet but the staff is making logistical preparations for the arrival and distribution of the…
Renovations Set for Ambrose Park
Elle Baker has her sights on Ambrose Park. The diligent and incredibly efficient project manager from the city’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development appeared at the City Council meeting to talk about a new grant that will help…
Memorial Pole to Be Dedicated to WWII Veterans Corrado, Tirro
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Ward 3 Councilor Arthur Guinasso to install a memorial pole for highly decorated World War II veterans and brothers-in-law John Corrado and George Tirro at the corner of Lowell and Revere Streets.…
Rep.-Elect Giannino Will Seek Position on Comm. On Public Safety
State Rep.-Elect Jessica Giannino is continuing preparations for her entry into the Mass. House of Representatives in January. Giannino was elected Nov. 3 to succeed Rep. RoseLee Vincent in the Sixteenth Suffolk District seat that includes Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus.…
Recognizing Decades of Hard Work and Great Service: Council Honors Musto Family, Owner of China Roma
The City Council took a trip down memory lane Monday night, honoring Paul and RoseAnne Musto and their family for 65 years of ownership of the China Roma Restaurant and on the occasion of their retirement. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur…
Council Approves Shaikh Appointment to Cultural Council
The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointment of Farah Shaikh to the Revere Cultural Council at Monday’s meeting. Shaikh has been a Revere resident since 2007 and is the mother of two children. “I’ve been on PTO since…
Councillors Laud President Keefe for His Leadership at Final Meeting of the Year
Councillors took their “point of personal privilege†segment at the end of Monday’s meeting to thank Patrick Keefe for his exceptional leadership as president of the City Council during a challenging year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Councilor-at-Large and State…
Council President Keefe Expresses Frustration With No In-Classroom Instruction in Revere Schools
In a powerful statement that reverberated in the educational community into the weekend and on to this week, City Council President Patrick Keefe expressed frustration with students still being unable to attend classes in person at Revere schools. Keefe’s remarks,…
Council Gives Its Support to New Residences At 83 Bradstreet
Paul Buonfiglio appeared at the City Council’s Zoning Sub-Committee meeting to talk about his plans to alter an existing, non-conforming four-unit structure by increasing the number of units to six at 83 Bradstreet Ave. Buonfiglio is the well-known director of…
Council Looks to Deter Wage Theft; Blocks Dishonest Contractors from Public Bids
The City Council voted to send an ordinance establishing a wage theft prevention regulation to the Council’s Legislative Affairs Subcommittee following a hearing on the issue at Monday’s meeting. Councillors-at-Large Steven Morabito and Jessica Giannino co-sponsored the original motion for…
Shea, GBL Athletic Directors Meet to Discuss Winter Sports
Revere High School Director of Athletics Frank Shea is meeting with Greater Boston League ADs today to discuss the evolving situation regarding the winter sports season in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the key developments in the GBL this…
Avid Hotel Boston Logan Airport – Revere Opens
The 104-room avid hotel Boston Logan Airport – Revere opened to guests on Nov. 25 at 405 American Legion Highway, former site of Revere Car Wash. “We’re very excited to be in Revere,†said avid Sales Manager Christine McCaslin. Guests…
George Colella Academic Achievement Awards Presented at Council Meeting
School Committee member Carol Tye joined Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and City Council members in presenting the George Colella Academic Achievement Awards to Revere students during Monday’s City Council meeting. Tye, former superintendent of schools, is chair of…
City Council Approves Agreement to Join Regional Office of Resilience and Sustainability
The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s request to have Revere enter into an inter-municipal agreement for the establishment of the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability. According to Hydropoint.com, The definition of resilience is “the capacity of…
Council Approves Mayoral Appointments to City Boards
The Revere City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments to various city boards at the Council meeting Monday night. Following are the appointments: • Elle Baker to the Historical Commission • Cathy Penn to the Planning Board • Fatou…
