Robert Sena Retired salesman Robert T. “Bobby†Sena passed away Saturday evening, June 22 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Born and raised in Revere, the son of the…
Author: Journal Staff
— Campaigning for Election 2019 —
Dozens of Volunteers Spruce Up Costa Park
Revitalization adds murals, fills planter boxes, and repairs park and playground equipment. Costa Park in the Shirley Avenue neighborhood is shining a little brighter after a revitalization project that added murals, fixed up the playground and planted new greenery around…
Thirty Residents Take Out Nomination Papers for 2019 Election
City Election Commissioner Diane Colella has announced that the following candidates have pulled their nominations papers as of Friday, June 14, 2019. The candidates have until Tuesday, July 23 to submit their papers. Mayor *Brian Michael Arrigo Daniel Rizzo Cheryl…
Horses and Heroes Foundation to Name a Horse in Honor of RFD Chief Chris Bright
The Horses and Heroes Foundation will name a horse in honor of Revere Fire Chief Chris Bright in recognition of his distinguished career in public safety. Bright becomes the first individual from the firefighting profession to be so honored, according…
Learning for the Love of It
Annual Summer Open House to Showcase Lifelong Learning Opportunities Sponsored by OLLI at UMass Boston The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston will host its summer open house on Wednesday, June 26. The event will…
Know the Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain resulting in memory loss, impaired thinking, and personality changes. Brain damages influence the way people act and react. As comprehension falters, emotional and behavioral problems may soar. Not everyone with…
The Revere Veteran’s Committee RHS Scholarships for the Class of 2019
Once again the Revere Veteran’s Committee was proud to present two RHS Class of 2019 Graduates $250 scholarships, towards their higher education. The criteria is as follows: a student who has an immediate family member who is or was a…
Police Briefs 06-19-2019
Robbery with Knife Revere Police are investigating an attempted robbery on Mahoney Circle June 3. The victims told police they were passing by the circle when a male and female approached them and asked for the time. As they looked…
Another Sad Sign of the Times
The news that North American right whales — considered to be the second-most endangered marine mammal in the world — have been migrating further north into Canada in just the past two years because of a shift in their traditional…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, The following letter to John Correggio was submitted the Revere Journal for publication. Dear Brother Correggio, I am pleased to announce the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #35 has endorsed your candidacy for Revere…
Boston City FC Battle Rivals Kingston Stockade in Home and Away Series
A changed and improved Lions look to build on promising performance against Cosmos. Boston City FC travel to Hudson Valley this weekend to visit rivals Kingston and then host the Stockade in Revere on Sunday, June 30, in National Premier…
Obituaries 06-19-2019
Louise Dorr Retiree of Marson Corp. and Wonderland Dog Track Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours today, Wednesday, June 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107)…
Congratulations Revere High School ’19
Graduation and Scholarship Awards at IC School
From left to right, Bryan Corbett, Nancy Corbett, recipient of the first Ronald P. Corbett, Sr. Scholarship,Sebastian Vasquez, and Ron Corbett, Jr. at the Immaculate Conception graduation.
News Briefs
Support Group Meeting Scheduled National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater North Shore is hosting a Family & Friends Support Group and a new Individual (Peer) Support Group on Wednesday June 26 from 7 – 8:30 pm at Beverly Hospital, 85…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Awarded $100,000 Grant
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) was recently awarded a $100,000 sustaining grant over a 4-year period through Cummings’s Foundation “$100k for 100†program. The grant was awarded to MVES in support of its Elder Independence Fund, a 21-year program that…
Two Revere Organizations Receive $17,500 in Grants
On Saturday, June 8, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded $17,500 in small grants to Revere community organizations which will support free summer beach events throughout Revere as part of Save the Harbor/Save…
Parking Meter Investigation ends; Reforms Project Record Revenue
Mayor Brian M. Arrigo expressed satisfaction with the closure of the investigation of a Revere Parking Department technician and emphasized the success of Parking Department reforms and technology improvements implemented since an internal audit revealed a trend of declining meter…
Taylor Ridings, of Revere, Receives Teamsters Local 25 Scholarship
Teamsters Local 25 awarded college scholarships worth $60,000 to 30 high school students at its May 19 membership meeting, held at the Local 25 Union Hall. Taylor Ridings, of Revere, was among the recipients. A recent graduate of Northeast Metropolitan…
