Author: Journal Staff
BIC Hosts back to School Pop-up Party at Louis Pasteur Park
Third Time’s the Charm: ConsComm Approves Revere High Project
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, September 3, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Bernardo Sepulveda, Wilson Correa, Thomas Carleton, and…
Ward 1 School Committee Preliminary Election is Tuesday
Staff Report Polls will be open in Ward 1 next Tuesday, Sept. 16 for the preliminary election for the ward’s school committee seat. The school committee contest features incumbent Jacqueline Monterroso facing a challenge from Kathryn Schulte-Grahame and Michael Toto,…
Zoning Subcommittee Speeds through Agenda
By Adam Swift What looked like it could possibly be a lengthy city council zoning subcommittee meeting on Monday was over in a flash. Two items that garnered considerable debate at council public hearings two weeks ago were quickly dealt…
Officials Update Council on Emergency Communications Tower Plan
By Adam Swift City and public safety officials made the case for the necessity of a 145-foot communications antenna as part of the proposed redevelopment of the old McKinley School at Monday night’s city council meeting. Last month, Ward 4…
News Briefs
The City of Revere Fall Festival The City of Revere is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The free event will take place at a new location, The Yard @…
Board of Health Hears Update of Community Health Assessment
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 28, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, Kathleen Savage, and Viviana Catano, as well as…
Councillor Looks to Prohibit Overnight Parking at Schools
By Adam Swift Parking and traffic are consistently among the biggest quality of life issues for the city council. At Monday night’s council meeting, several motions focused on those issues, including one submitted by Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya asking…
BIC Awards August Home Pride Award
Special to the Journal The Beachmont Improvement Commi2ee (BIC) recently presented the Sheets Family (Beverly and Barbara) of Bradstreet Avenue in Beachmont with the BIC Home Pride Award. The Sheets, who have lived in Beachmont for over 40 years, were…
RHS Welcome Club Helps New Students Navigate Public Transit
Special to the Journal For many Revere High School (RHS) students, the new school year brings more than new classes and teachers—it also brings a new way of getting to school. With bus transportation for middle and high school students…
All MBTA Modes Free After 9 p.m. for Five Fridays and Saturdays to Mark Start +7of Extended Service
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced last month that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway lines and eight frequent bus routes will offer extended service on Fridays and Saturdays…
Mass. DPH Opens State-of-the-art Emergency Supply Warehouse
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today unveiled its new, interoperable emergency supply warehouse, a critical resource that strengthens the state’s ability to respond quickly and effectively and provide the equipment, supplies, and medical resources…
DESE Commissioner Martinez Kicks off School Year with Visit to Northeast Metro Tech
Special to the Journal Students were welcomed back to a new year of classes at Northeast Metro Tech by friends, teachers, faculty and staff members, and a special guest: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Pedro Martinez. On…
Long Season Ahead for Pats’ Fans
We realize it’s just one game at the start of a long-season (literally), but it seems clear that this is going to be another long-season (metaphorically) for Patriots’ fans. The Pats’ loss to the Raiders at Gillette on Sunday was…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you to our DSPs for providing care, dignity to so many Dear Editor, Since 2008, the second week of September has been designated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week to honor the hundreds of thousands of human services workers…
RHS Roundup
Tremendous comeback victory for girls volleyball The Revere High girls volleyball team opened its season with a thrilling, come-from-behind, 3-2 victory at non-league rival Beverly this past Friday. After dropping the first two sets by identical scores of 25-20, the…
RHS Football
Revere drops season opener to Quincy By Cary Shuman The Revere High School football team played Quincy High tough for three quarters before the Presidents pulled away to a 41-0 victory in the season opener for both teams Friday night…
Obituaries 09-10-2025
Annette Bonasoro Her unwavering spirit and strength touched the lives of everyone she knew It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Annette Bonasoro on September 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Annette’s unwavering spirit and…
