Barbara Hines Retiree of Mass. General Eye and Ear Computer Systems and J.P. Hood & Sons, Revere Wellness Group Member and Longtime Garfield School Volunteer Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Visiting Hours on Thursday, Aug. 22 from…
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There’s No Time like Summertime
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Election Season
Revere Community School Awarded a Grant by the Foundation Trust
The Revere Community School, which serves Revere and surrounding communities, received a $16,624 grant from The Foundation Trust to support its 2019-2020 initiatives addressingthe learning needs and advancing the life prospects of immigrant and refugee adults and youth who are…
Rep. Vincent Recognizes State House Intern Andrew D’Ambrosio
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D—Revere) recently recognized Andrew D’Ambrosio at the Massachusetts State House for his commitment and hard work while interning in her Beacon Hill office this summer. “My office was very fortunate to have Andrew as an intern…
Police Briefs 08-14-2019
Three Arrested After Shots Fired Following a recent incident involving the discharge of a firearm on Shirley Avenue, which took place on August 7, members of the Revere Police Department Narcotics / Gang Unit and Patrol Division were able to…
Our Glorious Summer Days
When we think of the “dog days of summer,†what comes to mind are the languid and sultry days of early to mid-August, when the heat and humidity combine to make for a stew that can make even the most…
Letters to the Editor
Nella To The Rescue Dear Editor, This past week my family and I, along with my in-laws’ extended family went on vacation to Aruba. The thing that caught my eye, after the beauty of the island and that of the…
Obituaries 08-14-2019
Arnold Massirman Feb. 13, 1921 — Aug. 12, 2019 Arnold Massirman of Florida, formerly of Chelsea, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12 peacefully in his sleep. He was 98 years old. We are all very grateful to have spent so…
Sophomore Students Soar : Nancy Barile Inspires Revere High Students to Excel on Exams
By Taylor Giuffre-Catalano Revere High School teacher Nancy Barile and a class of motivated sophomores defied all expectations. Barile who has taught rigorous courses in the field of English Language Arts for 24 years, described the group of sophmores as…
Revere Parks & Rec Petting Zoo
Revere Police Are Investigating Aug. 2 Shooting Incident
The Revere Police Department is continuing its investigation in to an Aug. 2 incident on North Shore Road (Route 1A southbound) in which a 34-year-old man was shot while driving in Friday’s rush hour traffic. “We’re still investigating whether it…
Officials Issue Statement Regarding Shootings, Criminal Activity in City
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian M. Arrigo, City Council President Arthur F. Guinasso, Public Safety Subcommittee Chair Councilor Ira Novoselsky, and Police Chief James Guido have issued the following joint statement to address rumors and misstatements that have spread…
News Briefs
Arrigo Launches Mobile City Hall Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the official launch of Mobile City Hall, the City of Revere’s latest initiative to make interacting with city government more accessible and convenient for residents. Mobile City Hall, a retrofitted passenger…
Ireton Announces Candidacy for Councillor-at-Large
Richard Ireton has announced his candidacy for Councillor-at-Large. The following is his statement: “For the last 30 years I’ve worked in the technology field building business platforms for organizations such as Dell, Safari, Vertex and my current position with IBM. …
City Officials Seek to Educate Residents on Proper Recycling Methods
Revere Department of Public Works Director Paul Argenzio said the recycling education program in the city is advancing smoothly in its first month. As a result of a $40,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the city was…
Price Rite Marketplace Presents Check to Greater Boston Food Bank
Team members from Price Rite Marketplace present a check for $57,737 to representatives from The Greater Boston Food Bank on Thursday, June 13, from funds raised during the supermarket’s annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign in Massachusetts. During the months of…
Callahan Begins Construction on New Revere Hotel
Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) announces it has broken ground at the new SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Revere Beach. Callahan was tasked to build the new-construction property, which is scheduled for delivery in May 2021. CR architecture + design served…
DeLeo, Vincent and Boncore Point out Local Benefits in New State Budget
The Massachusetts Legislature passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, the budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services, health care, and other areas…
Revere Kids Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay for Free Cruises to the Boston Harbor Islands
This July, 120 young people from Revere Parks and Recreation set sail to the Boston Harbor Islands on Bay State Cruise Company’s flagship Provincetown II on a free All Access Boston Harbor cruise hosted by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.…