Rhoda Salemme She Touched Many With Her Larger-Than-Life Personality and Heart To Match Rhoda Salemme, 69, passed away on Friday, October 21, at Sedgewood Commons, Falmouth, ME. Rhoda was born September 17,1954 in Revere, the daughter of Albert and Deborah…
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The RHS Class of 1955 Celebrates Their 68th Reunion At DeMaino’s Restaurant
On the Campaign Trail: Riaz Garcia Announces Candidacy for Revere School Committee
Special to the Journal Riaz Garcia has announced his intention to run for School Committee in the Nov. 7 election. The following is his announcement: “My name is Riaz Garcia and I am running to serve on the Revere School…
Sannella Announces Candidacy For Re-Election to School Comm.
Special to the Journal Frederick Sannella has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Revere School Committee. The following is his statement. “Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Frederick Sannella, and I am a candidate for re-election…
Revere Parks & Rec Host Fright Night
New DPW Facility Readies for Opening
By Adam Swift On Tuesday, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe took a final walk through Revere’s new Department of Public Works facility before it is expected to open early next month. For Revere’s Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Don Ciaramella, the…
AHTF Approves Contribution to Project at 133 Salem St. To Increase Affordable Units
The board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular meeting last Wednesday, October 11, in Revere City Hall. On hand for the session were chair Joe Gravellese and fellow members Jan Dumas, Laila Pietri, Anayo Osueke,…
Anthony Cogliandro Heading to Rome for Karate Championships
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere residents cannot think of karate without associating it with Revere Karate Academy. Opened in 1980, by Doreen DiRienzo, the Academy specializes in American Kenpo Karate and Point fighting. Doreen’s son and co-owner, Anthony Cogliandro, has been…
News Briefs
Fundraiser Held at Volare for the Good Diner and Hector’s Barbershop Over the weekend a water main broke underneath Broadway at the corner of Winthrop Avenue. The break caused flooding damage to the basements of adjacent property, housing longtime Revere…
Revere High School Earns a Place on the College Board’s AP Honor Roll for the 2022–23 School Year
Special to the Journal Last week, the College Board announced that Revere High School (RHS) was named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a Bronze Distinction. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs…
RHS Field Hockey Dads Advocating for Mental Health
By Melissa Moore-Randall When they are not on the field hockey field cheering on their girls, Don Martelli and John Stamatopoulos are also addressing the challenges of mental health. Don Martelli, president and partner of the Belfort Group, and John…
Zoning Subcommittee Takes Up Changes To West Revere Condo Special Permit
By Adam Swift The City Council approved changing a special permit for a 72-unit condominium development at 133 Salem St. on Monday night. During the zoning subcommittee hearing on the change earlier in the evening, Councilor-at-Large Gerry Visconti questioned the…
Patrick Keefe Earns Endorsement for Mayor From Local and State Leaders
Story by the Keefe Campaign As the November election draws closer, and Revere voters able to begin early voting this weekend, the Keefe campaign announced several significant endorsements in support of Patrick Keefe’s efforts to continue to keep Revere moving…
Disabilities Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, October 10, via Zoom. Chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and fellow members Jason Barone-Cichocki, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, Robert Brown, and Mario Grimanis were on hand for the meeting. The…
Councillors Concerned About School Parking on Election Day
By Adam Swift Several City Councillors continue to have concerns about plans for professional development activities in the schools during the Nov. 7 municipal election. At Monday night’s meeting, Councillor-at-Large and mayoral candidate Dan Rizzo introduced a motion asking that…
Council Wants Answers on Ambulance Service
By Adam Swift Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro wants the council to meet with Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and a representative from Cataldo Ambulance to discuss issues regarding adequate ambulance service in the city. “I would like to say that…
La Hacienda Restaurant Holds Grand Opening
La Hacienda, a new family-owned Mexican and Salvadorian restaurant, held its grand opening celebration Sunday at 306 Revere St. “My mother [Maria Salgado] is from Mexico and my dad [Jose Callejas] is from El Salvador,” said Aldo Callejass, who is…
Joint Fundraiser at Fallfest Supports Two Beachmont Initiatives
Special to the Journal John Stamatopoulos, candidate for Ward 1 City Council and Revere Chamber member, made a significant contribution to Beachmont through a creative initiative during Revere’s Fallfest. Originally planning to distribute free popcorn to the community’s kids, John’s…
Former State Rep. RoseLee Vincent Endorses Joanne McKenna for Ward 1
Story by the McKenna Campaign Roselee Vincent has announced her support for and endorsement of Joanne McKenna for Ward 1 City Councillor. The following is her announcement: “I have known and worked closely with Ward One Councillor Joanne McKenna for…
Lampedecchio Endorses Sawaya-Guarino for Ward 5
Story by the Sawaya-Guarino Campaign I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for Eric’s gracious endorsement. His steadfast commitment to serving the community is nothing short of inspiring. Through his exemplary service, he has cultivated a nurturing environment that…
