The upcoming long-weekend means that most of us will be partaking in traditional gatherings with our families, friends, and co-workers to share the joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this also means that many among us will be overindulging in…
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Letters to the Editor
On Recounts Dear Editor, The ability to conduct a recount in elections is vital for maintaining the credibility of the democratic process. It acts as a safety net to rectify any potential errors or discrepancies in the initial vote count.…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Track Girls Earn Dramatic Win in Season-Opener The Revere High girls indoor track and field team earned an exciting victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Somerville, clinching the triumph in the final event, the 4 x 200 relay,…
Obituaries 12-20-2023
William Rogers Deputy Director of Construction of the “Big Dig” William R. Rogers, 73, passed away on December 8, 2023. The loving husband of Donna (Purington) Rogers with whom he shared 49 years of marriage, he was born in Boston…
Bizzy Women Social Holds Wonderland Holiday Market
Coats for Kids Holiday Fundraiser at Dryft
Council Asks Mayor To Consider Water Main Break Recovery Program
By Adam Swift The City Council is asking Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe to look into the feasibility of a city grant program for residents and small businesses who have been affected by water main breaks. Councillor-at-Large and Legislative Affairs subcommittee…
Council Looks To Improve ADA Compliance at Playgrounds
By Adam Swift Ward 5 City Councillor John Powers wants to put safety first at the Oak Island Playground. At last week’s council meeting, Powers submitted a motion asking Mayor-elect Patrick Keefe to use Community Improvement Trust Fund money to…
News Briefs
Hebrew Seniorlife Named Top Place To Work in State Hebrew SeniorLife, a Harvard Medical School-affiliated, integrated system of health care, senior living, research, and teaching, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 15th annual list…
Conservation Commission Holds Brief Monthly Meeting
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held a brief (seven minutes) regular monthly meeting last Wednesday (December 6) in the City Council Chamber. Vice-chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Robert Cassidy, Samantha Woodman, and Brian Averbach were on hand…
State and Federal Leaders Cut the Ribbon at New Veterans Home in Chelsea Community Care Facility
By Adam Swift There were big names on hand from the State House and Washington, DC last Friday for a ribbon cutting at the new Massachusetts Veterans Home in Chelsea, but the focus was on the services the new state-of-the-art…
Revere’s JKA Martial Arts Team Shines at National Championships
By Melissa Moore-Randall The JKA Martial Arts Revere team recently participated in the 2023 JKA/AF National Karate Championships in San Francisco. The team achieved first, second, and third place in multiple divisions. They are now ranked as one of the…
Human Rights Comm. Wades Into Mideast Conflict in Monthly Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening (December 2) in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini and fellow members Kourou Pich, Molly McGee, Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Inclusion and Chair…
The “Sounds of Christmas” Play Sunday at St. Anthony’s Church
Special to the Journal The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra will make its annual appearance in Revere when Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts the Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. Admission to the…
Haitian Dance Troupe Electrifies Revere Elementary School Students
Special to the Journal With the beat of the Congo drums echoing inside the gym at Paul Revere Elementary School, students could not resist moving to the beat. Last Friday, led by dancers from Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE), a Cambridge-based…
The Journey of Brave and Beautiful Rya
By Melissa Moore-Randall Every parent’s worst fear is being told their child is sick. In the case of Rya Goodwin, the news that she was suffering from Costello Syndrome was devastating to her family. This began the journey of brave…
Council Approves Lease of Parking Spaces by VFW
By Adam Swift The City Council approved a request that will allow the Beachmont VFW on Bennington Street to lease out 22 of its parking spaces during the day. The council did limit the parking in those spaces from 6…
Linda Sessa Partnering With Revere Recreation To Offer Free Sewing Classes for Revere Residents
Special to the Journal Linda Sessa, founder of Outside the Box Learning Company, is delighted to unveil an exciting initiative in collaboration with the Revere Recreation Department. Made possible through a generous grant from the Revere Cultural Council and The…
Thank You, Gov. Healey, Sen. Warren, And Sec. Santiago
We wish to offer a sincere “Thank you” to Governor Maura Healey, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Dr. Jon Santiago (Massachusetts’ first-ever Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services) for affirming their commitment to veterans at last week’s ribbon-cutting…
Yes, Those College Presidents Were Wrong
We never thought that we would find ourselves agreeing on anything with Elise Stefanik, the obnoxious Congresswoman from New York. But, as the saying goes, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,” and we concur with the call…
