A Note of Appreciation for Priscilla Nickerson – Dear Editor, Last week, our city was hit with the devastating news of the passing of Mrs. Priscilla Nickerson. As a Ward Six resident for many years, Priscilla was one of the…
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Guest Op-Ed: Environmental Justice for the 21st Century
By Anthony D’Ambrosio Our District is blessed with numerous waterfronts and beaches that attract visitors from around the world. Take Winthrop Parkway, for example. With beautiful coastline on one side and idyllic beach homes on the other, the Parkway represents…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Golfers Top NE Voke in Finale The Revere/Malden co-op golf team ended its season on a high note with a victory over non-league rival Northeast Regional last Tuesday at Mt. Hood. The teams played a stableford (6 points per…
Obituaries 10-27-2021
Joan DeStefano Revere School Department Retiree Joan M. (DiModica) DeStefano of Revere passed away peacefully on October 20 at 90 years of age. Joan’s tireless dedication to her family and extended family was evident in everything she did. She was…
Fright Night at Rumney Marsh Academy
Commission on Disabilities Addresses Numerous Matters
The Commission on Disabilities held its monthly meeting last Tuesday and discussed a number of issues of importance to Revere residents. On hand via Zoom for the meeting were Chairperson Ralph DeCicco, Vice-chair Pauline Perno, Asmaa Aabou-Fouda, Mario Grimanis, and…
News Briefs
DPH Urges Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations With the arrival of flu season in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves, their families, and prevent the spread of flu, as well as…
MassDOT Announces Launch of New Local Bottleneck Reduction Program
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of the new Local Bottleneck Reduction Program. Through the passage of the 2021 Transportation Bond Bill, the Baker-Polito Administration authorized establishment of a program that provides support to municipalities in…
Candidate for Council Ward 2 Manuel Carrero Launches Change that Works for Us Platform
Special to the Journal Candidate for the Ward 2 seat on the Revere City Council Manuel Carrero has launched his official campaign platform: Change that Works for Us. Launched through his campaign website, votecarrero.com, as well as through the Revere…
RDCC Endorses Morabito, Carrero, Keefe for City Council; Chavez and Tye for School Committee
Special to the Journal On Oct. 12, the Revere Democratic City Committee (RDCC) hosted a virtual forum for Democrats running for municipal office in Revere this year. The forum was live streamed on the RevereTV YouTube channel and is still…
Edwards Endorsed by Mass Alliance for State Senate
Special to the Journal Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Mass Alliance in the special election to State Senate. Primary Election Day is December 14. General Election Day is January 11, 2022. “Lydia Edwards understands that the way to deliver…
Edwards Endorsed by Environmental League of Mass. Action Fund
Special to the Journal Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Action Fund in the special election to State Senate. Primary Election Day is December 14. General Election Day is January 11, 2022. “From Day…
Gerry Visconti Announces Candidacy for Re-Election as Councilor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Gerry Visconti has announced his candidacy for re-election as Councilor at Large. The following is his statement: “As I look back and reflect on my first term as your Councilor at Large and the years I…
Carol Tye Announces Re-Election Bid for School Committee
Special to the Journal Carol Tye has announced her re-election to the School Committee.The following is her statement: “I’ve spent a lifetime of service in the Revere Public Schools. So you may know me as a High School English teacher,…
Al Fiore Receives Endorsement from Former Candidate Eric Lampedecchio
Special to the Journal Eric Lampedecchio, a 2019 candidate for Ward 5 City Council, has thrown his support to Al Fiore in the closing weeks of the campaign. “Eric knows first-hand that this race is critical to bringing about positive…
The Greater Boston Labor Council Endorses Ira Novoselsky for Election
Special to the Journal The Greater Boston Labor Council – the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area – has endorsed Ira Novoselsky for city council, ward 2 in Revere, citing his ongoing commitment to working families and to…
Baker-Polito Administration Declares October ‘Massachusetts Cranberry Month’
Continuing the Commonwealth’s support of cranberry farmers and encouraging Massachusetts residents to purchase locally produced cranberry products, Governor Charlie Baker today declared October as “Massachusetts Cranberry Month.†Massachusetts is the oldest cranberry growing region in the country. There are approximately…
United States Postal Services Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
FEMA and WBZ NewsRadio Boston to Unveil New Emergency Broadcast Studio
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with iHeartMedia Boston, announced it has completed an important emergency radio broadcast facility modernization project at iHeartMedia’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 in Boston to improve critical alert and warning capabilities when disasters threaten…
ABCD Says Low-Income Residents Face Perfect Storm as Home Heating Costs Rise, Winter Cold Descends
With dramatic increases in home heating costs predicted, ABCD warns that residents of the Boston area and other cold-weather regions will face a perfect storm of painful conditions as winter cold descends. The rise in home heating costs is sparked…