District Director to oversee programs in Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is proud to announce and welcome Ricky Baez as the new District Director for its five sites in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop that offer year-round…
Author: Journal Staff
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Greening the Gateway Cities Fall Planting Season in Revere
This fall, the Baker-Polito Administration is encouraging residents and business owners within the City of Revere to participate in the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP), which provides trees free of charge. Trees are currently being planted in the area…
Senior Bocce League Begins at Rossetti-Cowan
The Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center 2019-2020 Senior Bocce League commenced on Thursday, Sept. 12. Forty-eight seniors began a nine-month schedule that will pit 12 teams consisting of four players per team. This long-standing league takes place on the second floor of…
State Releases Labor Report for the Month of August
(Source: MA Office of Labor and Workforce Development) Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for August: •The state’s August total unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Sept. 20. •The Bureau of Labor…
Police Briefs 09-25-2019
Assault with Knives A man taking his 80-year-old father to the airport was accosted on Squire Road on Sept. 21 with four men brandishing knives who apparently were upset over the man honking at them. Around 9:30 p.m., the victim…
Revere Police Department to Host Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 2 : Program Offers Opportunity to Meet Local Officers, Discuss Community Issues 09-25-2019
On Wednesday Oct. 2, officers from Revere Police and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 10…
Let’s Keep in Mind the Facts About Health Care Costs in This Country
The issue of national health care is now front and center in the debate among the presidential candidates of both parties, with each offering their vision of what should be done about this important issue. Some favor a repeal of…
Letter to the Editor
What’s Going on With the Tax Rate? Dear Editor, There seems to be a great deal of confusion regarding the recent decrease in the tax rate and the increase in tax bills. “What is going on with my taxes?! They…
Guest Op-Eds from the Mayoral Candidates
Looking at the Truth About Suffolk Downs By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Between June and October of last year, the Suffolk Downs Development Advisory Group (DAG), consisting of 23 residents and public officials, convened eight times in public meetings with…
RHS Sports Roundup Two For Two : Patriots Cruise Past Peabody
Face Tough Test Friday vs. Classical The Revere High football team put it all together for the second consecutive week of the young season to cruise to a 24-0 victory over Peabody before a standing room only crowd at Harry…
Obituaries 09-25-2019
Elaine Riley City of Revere Crossing Guard Elaine E. (Haarman) Riley of Revere died on Sept. 20. Elaine was born in Chicago and raised in Medford. She graduated fromMHS, Class of ‘53. She settled in Revere where she raised her…
A Somber Ceremony
Patriots Win Opener
Mercurio and McKenna Dedication
Arrigo, Rizzo Will Meet in a Live Televised Debate
Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo have accepted invitations to participate in a mayoral debate on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Auditorium. The debate is being co-sponsored by the Revere Journal…
News Briefs
City Receives Award of Excellence in Financial Reporting The City of Revere has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial…
Senior Center News
Rossetti Cowan Senior Center Activities 25 Winthrop Ave. Chair Massage TBA Therapeutic Massage can relax tense Muscles due to overwork or stress. It can also improve the blood supply to tissues, improve energy and alertness and relieve stress and anxiety.…
School is Open, and It’s Time for The School Supply Challenge
By Al Terminiello Jr. The Second School Supply Challenge is about to come to a close, with the delivery of 100 supply-loaded backpacks to area students. Nykolette Moulaison and Kristina Jones have been busily collecting all kinds of school supplies…
Rep. Vincent Tours Chelsea Floor Covering Co.; Discusses Support of Film Industry Tax Credit
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D—Revere) recently met with Richie and Bradley Rosen, proprietors of the family-owned “Chelsea Floor Covering Co.†located at 25 Everett Ave.in Chelsea to tour their business and discuss the importance of the film industry tax credit. …
Share Your Love Foundation’s Youth Program Awarded A Grant By The Foundation Trust
The Share Your Love Foundation recently received a $3,000 grant from the Foundation Trust to support a new SAT prep course for high school students in its youth program. The Inspire Aspire Youth Program (IAYP) helps Portuguese-speaking teens and their…