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Council Looks at Tweaks to Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance
By Adam Swift A change to the zoning ordinance proposed by City Council President Anthony Zambuto could affect Revere’s compliance with the MBTA 3A Communities Act, the state law geared toward creating housing. At the end of January, Zambuto submitted…
Man Injured while Working on Powerline
Staff Report A 25-year-old who was working on elevated power lines on Railroad Avenue was electrocuted, causing a power outage to the area, on Saturday, according to police. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, and at approximately 1:24pm, the Revere Police…
Clark Secures Federal Funds for Gibson Park Project
By Adam Swift Last week, Congresswoman and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark announced that she secured more than $12 million for 15 community projects across the Fifth Congressional District. The projects were selected in collaboration with state and local leaders. Revere…
City DPW Foreman, Eddy Volcimus Honored during ‘Black Excellence on the Hill’
Special to the Journal?? Revere resident, Eddy Volcimus was honored by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) during its annual “Black Excellence on the Hill” event, which took place in the State House’s Great Hall. Each February, as…
News Briefs
Applications Now Open for Revere Summer YouthWorks 2026 Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the Department of Workforce Development have announced that applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2026 YouthWorks program. This state-funded initiative provides Revere residents ages…
Health Board Discusses Regulation of Kratom
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 26, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, board members Kathleen Savage and Viviana Catano, Director…
ZBA Grants Variances for a 30-Unit Apartment Building at 1 Shirley Ave.
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, February 25, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Revere High Celebrated Black History Month with Stories of Heritage,Resilience, Pride
Special to the Journal As Revere Public Schools wraps up its month-long celebration of Black History Month, the district is looking back on its series of important conversations that honored the voices, experiences, and cultural traditions that continue to shape…
Everard St. Project Moved Forward by Traffic Comm.
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 19, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall. DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella presided over the session that was…
City Council Holds Two Restaurant Public Hearings
By Adam Swift The popular Pollo Royal restaurant is looking to move to new digs on Broadway. The city council held a public hearing on the request for a special permit that would allow Pollo Royal to set up shop…
International Weight-loss Organization Announces Leading “Losers” for 2024, Honors Revere Woman
Special to the Journal TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds SensiblySM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is unveiling its “royalty” for 2024. TOPS® royalty are women and men who have officially recorded the largest weight loss from their highest weight…
A Message from Bonnie Moore – TOPS 2025 Mass. Queen
?I came to TOPS 25 years ago in May 2000. A couple of months before, I had seen my doctor, and he wasn’t pleased with my health. I weighed over 450 pounds, and I was a smoker. He said if…
Council Approves Bond Authorization for Sewer Projects
By Adam Swift The city council approved two bond authorizations on Monday night related to the ongoing consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice to remedy historic violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. The city entered into the…
Keefe Invites Residents and Business Owners to Attend his SotC Address
Topics to be discussed include affordability, business growth, public safety, and new RHS Special to the Journal Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. cordially invites the residents of Revere to his second State of the City Address, taking place on Wednesday,…
City Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association
Special to the Journal Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that the City of Revere, Massachusetts received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment…
Second Year of Mobile City Hall Program to Kick off on Thursday at Beachmont Station
Special to the Journal After seeing success with last year’s program revitalization, the City of Revere Mobile City Hall program is launching for its second season. The Mobile City Hall program, run by the Community Liaisons, brings accessible constituent services…
Boston Lyric Opera Announces Landmark 50th Anniversary Season
Special to the Journal Boston Lyric Opera (BLO), New England’s largest and most enduring opera company, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an expansive 18-month observance that spans calendar year 2026 (its 50th year) and the 2026/27 programming season (its 50th…
MBTA Developing Rail Modernization Plan to Provide more Frequent, Reliable, Accessible Regional Rail Service
Special to the Journal The MBTA has announced that it is developing an updated regional rail strategy to transform its rail system known as the Rail Modernization Plan. Identifying near-term investments and long-term needs, the Rail Modernization Plan will consider…
