Author: Journal Staff
Councillor Wants Better Communication for Overlapping Construction Projects
By Adam Swift During last week’s city council meeting, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion aimed at creating a coordinated approach to mitigate the impact of overlapping construction projects in Revere. Guarino-Sawaya pointed to the myriad of ongoing…
ZBA Continues Hearing on 145-foot Radio Tower at McKinley
Special to the Journal The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, August 27, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and…
Amendment to Utility Pole Ordinance Tabled by Council
By Adam Swift The city council tabled a proposed ordinance amendment that would change how the city approves new pole requests from National Grid and other utility companies at its meeting last week. The ordinance change would effectively shift utility…
Councillors want more Info on Proposed Emergency Communications Center Antenna Tower
By Adam Swift Several city councilors want more information on a proposed 145-foot communications antenna that is proposed as part of the new Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) at the old McKinley School. Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenizo, who introduced…
Zoning Subcommittee to Take up Battery Storage Facility Zoning Amendment Here
By Adam Swift The city council’s zoning subcommittee will take up a proposed zoning amendment to add battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a new use permitted by special permit in the Highway Business and TED districts at its next…
Tompkins Stepping Away from Office as He Faces Federal Charges
Special to the Journal Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins is stepping away from his position until the case involving federal extortion charges against him is resolved, Governor Maura Healey stated last week. Tompkins, who has served as Suffolk County Sheriff…
Tucker takes Mic away from Speaker at ZBA Hearing for 80-unit Revere Beach Building
Special to the Journal A hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at its meeting last Wednesday became a bit contentious when an exasperated ZBA chair Michael Tucker took away the microphone from a speaker who was in the…
Cicatelli, Patriots Ready for Season Opener at Quincy
By Cary Shuman Revere High head football coach Lou Cicatelli will begin his 23th season when the Patriots open against Quincy High School Friday (7 p.m.) at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy. The Patriots are coming off a strong campaign…
RHS Roundup
RHS girls soccer opens Tuesday Coach Ariana Rivera and the RHS girls soccer team will open their 2025 campaign next Tuesday with a contest with GBL foe Lynn Classical at the Revere High School turf field. They will host GBL…
Reviving Happy Hours will Put more Drunk Drivers on Our Roads
The proposal by State Senator Julian Cyr to revive happy hours — which have been outlawed in Massachusetts since the 1980s — is a terrible idea that will have only one guaranteed consequence: More motorists will be driving under the…
Obituaries 09-03-2025
Ronald N. “Ronnie” Iovine He was a Master Carpenter and a true perfectionist. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, September 5th from 4 to 7 p,m. in the Vertuccio Smith and Vazza, Beechwood Home…
Governor announces housing development incentives in Revere
On Monday, Governor Maura Healey and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $15 million in Housing Development Inceptive Program (HDIP) awards to create 829 new homes in six Gateway Cities, kicking off the program’s first funding round of…
James Cullen tapped to lead Revere Fire Department
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Mayor Patrick. M Keefe Jr. announced that Acting Fire Chief James Cullen has assumed the role of Revere Fire Department Chief, effective Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Senior Deputy Chief Cullen had previously assumed the role…
School Committee Vice ChairJacqueline Monterroso announces candidacy for Ward 1 School Comm.
Committee Vice Chair Monterroso announces her re-election campaign for School Committee. The following is her statement. As the first Latina elected in Revere and your current Vice Chair, I am proud to announce my candidacy for a second term as…
Revere High School adopts stricter cell phone policy for students
With the 2025-2026 school year kicking off this week, Revere High School has rolled out a new cell phone policy, requiring students to store their phones in classroom lockers at the start of every period and restricting usage to designated…
MWPC endorses Jacqueline Monterroso for RevereWard 1 School Committee
Jacqueline Monterroso, current Vice Chair of the Revere School Committee and candidate for re-election in Ward 1, has earned the endorsement of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee (MWPC PAC). The MWPC PAC is a nonpartisan organization committed…
MBTA to Begin Fare Checks: Warnings Followed by Citations to Be Issued Beginning September 8
The MBTA announced that fare checks as the part of its Fare Engagement Program will soon begin within the subway system. Beginning September 8, Fare Engagement Representatives will begin issuing formal warnings and citations to riders who have not tapped…
License Comm. conducts two hearings; grants license for Popeye’s Restaurant
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday (August 20) in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and fellow commissioner Dan Occena were on hand for the session. The main portion of the meeting consisted of…
Obituaries 8-27-2025
Peter J. Trainor, Jr.Family was at the center of his life It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Trainor, who died unexpectedly August 22, 2025 at the age of 77. Peter was born on March 25,…
