Former Mayor and current Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo has issued the following statement on his candidacy: It is with tremendous pride in Revere and its diverse citizenry, that I formally announce my candidacy for Mayor. Over the course of the past…
Author: Journal Staff
MGH Youth Zone Summer Camp Wraps up Successful Season
The MGH Revere Youth Zone six-week summer camp has ended. The program ran July and August at 300 Broadway. The mission is to provide the children with a safe summer program where they can be active, make lasting friendships and…
Memorial for Grace Hill Sannella to Be Unveiled at Revere Beach
The family and friends of the late Grace Hill Sannella will be joined on Revere Beach by state and local officials Sunday, Sept. 15, for the dedication of a plaque in her memory. The ceremony honoring the lifelong Revere resident…
Time to End the War On Drugs
For those of us who have been around for longer than we might care to admit, America has been consumed during our lifetime by the never-ending battle to combat drug abuse. It was in 1971 — almost 50 years ago…
Letter to the Editor
Happy over Little Library Dear Editor, I can hardly wipe the smile off my face. I’m so pleased with the Little Library project, the outgrowth from a simple idea that has caught fire. Our committee, led by Elle Baker, started…
Guest Op-Ed : Remembering a Tragic Day: An Appreciation for First-Responders
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo The numeric reference is all we need to see. 9/11. Or the numbers, spoken as a single hyphenated word, now a part of our vocabulary that evokes a stark and unmistakable memory: Nine-eleven. On this…
RHS Sports Roundup
All Systems Go For RHS Football In Opener Friday The Revere High football team is set to open its season this Friday evening under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium when Gloucester, perennially one of the best teams on…
Obituaries 09-11-2019
David Ferreira One of God’s “Special Children” Services and interment have been held for David Ferreira, formerly of East Boston and Somerville, who passed in the Eastpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center of Chelsea on Tuesday, Sept. 3, following a…
News Briefs
Veterans Memorial at Beachmont School Dedication Thursday The Stars and Stripes will fly atop one of two new, 30-foot flagpoles that the Revere Veterans Committee will donate to the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School. A ceremony dedicating the poles will be…
Italian Heritage Month Committee Plans Anniversary Event on Sept. 28
On Saturday, Sept. 28. the Italian Heritage Month Committee, together with the Consul General of Italy, will be holding a Dinner Dance Fundraiser at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. The evening will honor the three Co-Founders of October Italian Heritage Month: Judge…
Lyons to Speak at Local GOP Meeting on Oct. 3
The First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District Republican Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 249 Broadway, Revere. Special guest speaker will Jim Lyons, Chairman of the Mass GOP. Lyons, had…
Down Under : Vanessa Leone Spent Spring Semester in Australia
Revere resident Vanessa Leone , a senior at Bryant College spent the spring semester of her junior year studying and traveling in Australia. Vanessa is the daughter of Josephine and Emilio Leone of Revere. The following are Vanessa’s reflections of…
On the Campaign Trail : The Race for Councillor-at-Large, Sanchez Announces Candidacy
Kevin Sanchez has announced his candidacy for Councillor at-Large. The following is his statement: “I understand that most of you have probably never even heard of me, but I assure you I plan to make myself a household name within…
Russo Running for Council Seat
Philip Russo has announced his candidacy for Councillor at Large. The following is his statement: “My name is Philip Russo; I am your candidate for Councilor at Large. I am asking for your support and vote in the upcoming Primary…
On the Campaign Trail : The Race for Councillor-at-Large Capoccia Running for Councillor-at-Large
Robert Capoccia has announced his candidacy for councillor-at-large. The following is his statement: “I am a husband, father, grandfather, brother, small business owner (Z-Best Fence), homeowner and concerned lifelong Revere resident. My slogan, “Had enough? Me too!” says it all…
Harvard’s Dr. Carol Kauffman Leads Faculty Leadership Training Program at Malden Catholic
On Aug. 26, Dr. Carol Kauffman, the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Faculty Coach Training at Massachusetts General Hospital, gave a leadership presentation to Malden Catholic’s faculty and…
The Real American Carnage
Whenever a mass shooting occurs — which is to say, fairly regularly somewhere in America these days — investigators scour for clues as to the “motive” of the gunman. Often, as was the case in El Paso two weeks ago,…
When Will It Be Our Turn?
Hurricane Dorian, the fifth Category 5 hurricane to hit the U.S. in the past four years, has captivated many of us for the past week as we watched the latest forecasts to see where it would strike the American mainland.…
Letter to the Editor
BAC Local 3 Endorses Correggio Dear Editor, The BAC Local 3 offices have endorsed the candidacy of John Correggio for the Revere City Council at Large. John Correggio is a long time friend of BAC Local 3. He firmly believes…
Guest Op-Ed : The Right to Vote, the Duty to Serve
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Next Tuesday, thousands of Revere residents will stand in a sacred place and perform one of the most honored and solemn acts of individual freedom and American democracy. The place is the ballot box, and…
