The Department of Conservation and Recreation have listed the following programs that will be held at Revere Beach Reservation and Belle Isle Marsh. All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor…
Author: Journal Staff
City receives grant to tackle climate hazards, prepare for climate change consequences
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns including two grants for Revere through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The grants…
Revere Farmers Market Spotlight
By Joela Goga, Revere Ambassador Grateful Tastes is the type of business you hear about, perhaps from an excited neighbor or close friend– and are instantly drawn to, because it’s a place that has roots in the values of family,…
State Troopers charge Revere man with animal cruelty
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts State Police have a charged a Revere man with animal cruelty after a Trooper determined he allegedly chained a dog to an exposed steel rod at the edge of a beach, with a large…
Woman indicted in connection with trafficking multiple victims for sex
A Revere woman has been indicted for trafficking multiple victims for sex through Crystal’s Day Spa in Revere, which she was allegedly operating as a front for human trafficking, Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week. Two employees of the business…
96th annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian set for this weekend
The 96th Annual Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian will be a great celebration of tradition, cultural pride and fun for the whole family this weekend (September 11 and 12) on Warren and Porter Streets in East Cambridge. The…
Primary Election Day in Wards 3 and 5 is Tuesday
There will be a primary election in Revere this coming Tuesday, September 14, for the Ward Council seats in Wards 3 and 5. In Ward 3, four candidates are vying for the two top spots in order to advance to…
Restore happy hours? Are they crazy?
There seems to be a move afoot to place a ballot question for the November, 2022, state election that would allow for the return of so-called Happy Hours (a/k/a, drink as much as you can, as fast as you can)…
Letter to the Editor
Endorsing Anthony Cogliandro for Ward 3 Council Dear Editor, Anthony Cogliandro has been a family friend for a very long time. I have watched Anthony volunteer his time to help out the people of our community an uncountable number of…
Obituaries 09-08-2021
Elizabeth “Betty†Moynihan The center of her life and heart was family Family and friends attended visiting hours on Tuesday, September 7 in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107) Revere for Elizabeth “Betty†(Page) Moynihan, 88,…
Overdose Awareness Day in Revere
Public Servant of the Month — September: Risa Ferrara
In July, Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. For the month of September, Mayor Arrigo has highlighted school…
News Briefs
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and for many the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be…
Sen. Boncore Expected to Announce Resignation Today
State Sen. Joseph Boncore was expected to announce today that he will be resigning from his seat to accept a major leadership position with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Boncore had been in talks for the past few months with the…
Reception Held for School Committee Candidate Biasella
Supporters, friends, and city officials joined School Committee candidate Vanessa Biasella for a campaign reception Monday at Easy Pie on Squire Road. Popular Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino introduced Biasella at the event, stating that with her outstanding credentials and…
Metro Tech Building Project Receives Funding
Special to the Journal Superintendent David DiBarri and the Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee are pleased to share that the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has awarded the district a grant of up to $140.8 million grant for a new…
Revere Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Ten residents from Revere will choose their own route on October 3 for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way†from wherever they are most comfortable—whether that be from…
Transfer Student Disparities Grow Across Racial and Ethnic Lines in 20-21 Academic Year
In the 2020-21 academic year, higher education lost about 191,500 transfer students, or 8.4% compared to the previous year, according to research released today by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The COVID-19: Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Academic Year 2020-21…
MVES Nurses Work as Part of Interdisciplinary Team in Caring for Individuals
They say home is where the heart is. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) nurses know this holds true for so many older adults so in turn they work tirelessly to help keep consumers living safely in their own homes in…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!†We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
