By Adam Swift The potential elimination of health aide positions in the schools was a cause of concern for several people who spoke during last week’s school committee meeting. As of the meeting, the school department was facing a $2.7…
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City Council Approves Contract Extension with Trash Hauler
By Adam Swift The city council approved a five-year contract extension with Capitol Waste for trash hauling in the city. The council had previously approved a contract extension with WinWaste in Saugus for the disposal of the hauled trash. The…
City of Revere to Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Cultural Event
The City of Revere, under the leadership of Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., invites residents and visitors to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at a special community event on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:00 PM to…
Brief Meeting for the Zoning Board
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, April 29, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Moe Coyle to lead Lincoln School, Bianca Quirk to become Principal of the Paul Revere School
Special to the Journal The Revere Public Schools community is in for a couple of leadership changes this summer as Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly announced the appointment of two experienced and highly regarded educators to principal positions across the district.…
Councilor Guarino-Sawaya Seeks Traffic Safety Improvements near Engine 5
By Adam Swift The city council approved a motion made by Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya that seeks to improve roadway safety for the fire department’s Engine 5. Guarino-Sawaya’s motion on Monday night asks that the mayor request the Massachusetts…
Council Approves Cryptocurrency ATM Ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council approved an ordinance that bans cryptocurrency ATMs in public spaces at its meeting on Monday night. Councilor-at-Large Marc Silvestri introduced the ordinance, which was crafted alongside Claire Inzerillo of the city solicitor’s office. The…
Beachmont Caregivers Experience RPS’s Restorative Practices at Monthly Coffee Hour
Special to the Journal Last week at the Parent Coffee Hour at Beachmont School, caregivers participated in shaping school culture by experiencing and providing feedback on Restorative Practices, an approach that continues to grow across Revere Public Schools. Led by…
Housing, Health, Hunger: This is why America is Failing
Americans’ optimism about their future has sunk to an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup Poll (which was conducted, we might add, before the war with Iran had begun). Why the malaise when we have record-low unemployment and a…
RHS Roundup
New school record for RHS girls in triple jump relay Gemma Stamatopoulos, Zizi Kalliavas, and Basma Sahibi set a new Revere High triple jump relay record at Saturday’s Division 2 State Relay Meet. The trio combined for a total of…
Obituaries 05-06-2026
Arthur J. Minichiello, Sr. US Navy Veteran of WWII Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting hours on Thursday, May 7th, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach…
Revere Beach Cleanup
Revere Elks Host Pre-marathon Pasta Dinner
Traffic Commission considers restricting Parking on Revere St.
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 16, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall. DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella presided over the session that was…
RHS Deputy Principal Shay St. Laurent named new principal
St. Laurent will become high school’s first female leader Special to the Journal A major leadership change is happening at Revere High School (RHS). Deputy Principal Shay St. Laurent has been named principal and will begin her new role on…
Developer provides update on Suffolk Downs to council
By Adam Swift Several major projects are expected to get underway on the Revere side of the massive Suffolk Downs mixed-use development by the end of the year. Thomas O’Brien, the CEO of Suffolk Downs developer HYM met with the…
News Briefs
Revere Elks Lodge #1171 to Host Mother’s Day Ceremony and Brunch Revere Elks Lodge #1171 will host a special Mother’s Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremonial brunch honoring mothers and family traditions. Members…
Revere Elks host Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner to bring community together
Special to the Journal The Revere Elks Lodge #1171 brought members and guests together this past Sunday for its Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner, marking the organization’s first event under its new administration and setting the tone for the year ahead. Held…
Concerns raised about driving schools in neighborhoods
By Adam Swift Residents in the Mill Street area said they are tired of driving schools using their neighborhood as a training course. At Monday night’s city council meeting, several residents spoke in favor of a motion filed by Councillors…
Keefe joins Revere leaders to announce ‘Field of Play’ events
Summer Tourism initiative for soccer fans will include free activities and events on America’s First Public Beach and near MBTA hubs Special to the Journal Amidst lively youth pickup soccer games, the City of Revere and Mayor Patrick M. Keefe…