In celebration of ‘Read Across America,” Gov. Maura Healey joined Revere elected officials at Whalen Elementary School last Wednesday and read to students and discussed the importance of learning this valuable life skill. “It’s so, so important to learn how…
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Beachmont Picks Up Its National ESEA ‘Distinguished School’ Honor in Oregon: Principal Freisen, Beachmont Staff, Asst. Super. Dr. Gallucci Accept Award During Conference
Special to the Journal In the fall, it was announced that Beachmont Elementary School was named a National “ESEA Distinguished School” by the National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beachmont was one of two schools in Massachusetts to receive…
Belle Isle Rotary Hosts First-Ever Gala at EBYC
Parkway Bridge Project To Begin in 2026
By Adam Swift MassDOT officials and consultants laid out the plans for the replacement of the bridge on Revere Beach Parkway that spans Broadway at a public meeting at City Hall last week. The $14 million project, which will be…
News Briefs
Revere Recreation Announces April Vacation Activities Ms. Sally’s annual Art Workshop is back. One day only for children currently in grades 1-6. Spots fill up fast, so sign up soon! *Sports Adventures will be offered Tuesday-Thursday and children will rotate…
Council Calls for Executive Session on Wonderland Litigation
By Adam Swift The city council is expected to vote in May on approving bonding for the new Revere High School project at Wonderland. The estimated cost of building on the Wonderland site is $522 million, which includes the $29.5…
Biden, Trump Top Revere Ballot in Primary
By Adam Swift There were few surprises in the Revere results for last week’s presidential primary, although President Joe Biden’s share of the vote in the city did fall significantly below the state totals. Biden topped the Democratic primary ballot…
Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Winthrop Join Regional Homelessness Program
Special to the Journal For the first time, eight communities north of Boston will launch a joint program to provide supportive services and outreach to those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence. The new program…
The Winter Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall As winter comes to a close, Revere’s Community Resource Dog K9 Charlie is wrapping up his first winter. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador who turned one on February 13th, was first introduced to the Revere…
Council Calls for Improved Traffic Safety Near Senior Center
By Adam Swift The city council is looking for improved traffic safety measures near the senior center on Winthrop Avenue. Monday night, Councilors Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Joanne McKenna, and Robert Haas, III introduced a motion asking that the mayor have the…
Evacuation Day Commemoration Honors Historic Day; Underscores Current Restoration of Site
Special to the Journal The National Parks of Boston and South Boston Citizens’ Association will host the annual Evacuation Day Commemoration on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. While the ceremony…
Mayor Keefe’s Office Welcome Famous Revere Beach Landmark Mural
By Melissa Moore-Randall\ Revere City Hall is filled with artifacts of Revere many of which highlight Revere Beach. The newest piece of art is the mural of the Revere Beach Clock in Mayor Keefe’s Office. According to Revere Historian Jeff…
The 2024 JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach
Special to the Journal On Sunday, March 10th the clouds parted and the sun shone brightly on over 200 Splashers, Dashers and Spectators at the 14th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on East Boston’s Constitution Beach. All together, the event raised…
Keynote Addresses by First Lady Keefe, Rep. Giannino, Supt. Kelly Highlight RCC Women’s History Month Luncheon
The Revere Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Women’s History Month Luncheon March 8 at the Four Points Sheraton. RCC Executive Director Erica Porzio and Luncheon Chair Amanda Bonasoro welcomed the guests to the luncheon. Board Member Anasha Girma presented…
The Verdict Is In: We Are Eating Ourselves to Death
Most Americans by now are aware that we are among the most overweight people on earth: 40 percent of us are obese and another 32 percent are overweight, which means that a total of 72 percent of Americans — that’s…
Obituaries 03-13-2024
Alice Mortali Devoted Wife, Mother and Friend Alice M. Mortali, a beloved mother and resident of the Revere community, passed away on March 10, 2024. Born Alice M. Farren on May 25, 1935 in Boston, Alice grew up in Jamaica…
Revere Library Celebrates Read Across America
The City of Bright: Nicolas Rojas Taborda Hopes To Lead RHS Team to Paris for Science Competition
If all goes according to form and he and his team of Revere High School students can raise the funds necessary to make their incredible dream a reality, Nicolas “Nico” Rojas Taborda and the group will be traveling to Paris…
Celebrating Valentines Day at the Senior Center
Council Updated on High School Project Timeline
By Adam Swift There are a number of big dates on the horizon for the building of a new Revere High School at Wonderland. Last week, project manager Brian Dakin of Leftfield appeared before the city council to update it…