A HEARTFELT THANK YOU Dear Editor, We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Stop & Shop on Squire Road and their customers for their generosity, which allows our local chapter of St. Vincent de Paul to assist those…
Author: Journal Staff
President Trump Could Accidentally Help Protect the Environment
No one would mistake President Trump for an environmentalist. Yet his immigration policies could inadvertently safeguard the environment. Here’s why: More than 325 million people live in the United States. By 2065, that figure is expected to grow to 441…
Well-Deserved Recognition
The presentation to the city of the Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is quite an honor of which Mayor Brian Arrigo and his financial team should be justly proud. In addition, we would be remiss…
Sports 05-16-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS girls tennis wins two matches The Revere High girls tennis team earned two victories this past week, defeating Everett, 3-2, and Medford, 4-1. In the Everett victory, the scores were as follows: 1st singles, Farah Selman…
Obituaries 05-16-2018
Constance ‘Connie’ Errico Longtime Revere Schools cafeteria manager Constance “Connie†Errico of Revere died on May 11. The beloved wife for almost 60 years to the late Joseph Errico, Jr.,  she was born and raised in Westbrook, Maine to the late…
Celebrating Art and Music
Michael Daigle and Dayana Matamoros sing “Roar” by Katie Perry.
Cooking with Councillor Keefe
City Councillor Patrick Keefe welcomed Girl Scout Troop 75455 into his home for a cooking class about healthy cooking and eating. Patrick is the culinary director at Legal Seafood, so he loved the thought of giving back to his community,…
News Briefs
Revere on the Move has a lot to offer Revere on the Move has a lot going on this month. For the first time tomato and pepper plant seedlings are for sale, one for $2 and two for $3. Contact…
‘American Pickers’ Slated to Film in Massachusetts
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Massachusetts! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout your area. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique…
Cummings Foundation Donates Funds to The Community Family
The Community Family is one of 33 local nonprofits awarded a total of $10 million from Cummings Foundation through its new Sustaining Grants program, which provides funding for up to 10 years. Anne Marchetta, executive director, and Marion Dunn, director…
Murphy Appointed to EBSB Board of Directors
Richard J. Gavegnano, President, CEO and Chairman of Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announces the appointment of Joyce A. Murphy to the board of directors for both Meridian Bancorp, Inc. and East Boston Savings Bank. Ms.…
City Recognized for Budget Preparation Efficiency
The City of Revere has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for it’s current budget from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). “We are grateful for this recognition,†said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “This is a testament of our current financial…
Rizzo Resolves Disclosure, Recordkeeping Issues with OCPF
Daniel Rizzo, a Revere city councillor and former mayor, entered into a disposition agreement with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to resolve recordkeeping and reporting issues from 2015 through 2017. To resolve the issues, Rizzo agreed to reduce…
Revere Public Schools Notes
The following are school Notes from around the Revere Public Schools: Beachmont On Wednesday, May 2, a representative from Olivia’s Organics, a local organic vegetable producer came to talk to our students. They discussed the benefits of organic farming, the…
Knights of Columbus News & Notes
1) Community breakfast has resumed each and every Tuesday 7:30—9AM—Come on down have some coffee/ teas and a light bite!!!!!—Open to all 2) The KoFC building is the site of the Mentor Day luncheon , sponsored by East Boston Savings…
Police Briefs 05-09-2018
BROKE IN, ASSAULTED WOMAN A Revere youth has been arrested after breaking into a Hutchinson Street home and going into a sleeping woman’s bedroom, rubbing her leg and speaking softly to her. The frightening incident took place on Thursday, May…
Bishops Urge Support for Increase in Minimum Wage
The following is a statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts In a civilized society every hard-working individual deserves to be compensated at a rate that is fair, just, and in line with the inherent dignity that we are…
Captain Amy O’Hara
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 25 years since newly promoted Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara joined the Revere Police Department. It was clear to everybody, both from within and outside the Police Department, that upon her being…
Taking Care of Our Veterans
The recent announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new, 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home assures that this much-needed and important project will go forward.…
Sports 05-09-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team splits with Lynn teams The Revere High softball team earned a split decision in its back-to-back contests with Lynn English and Lynn Classical this past week. The contest with English last Wednesday, which…
