Thank you Dear Editor: Thanks to the generous support of the Revere community, the Taft St. Relief Fund raised a total of $7,582 for the families impacted by this summer’s fire. Those eligible have been notified that their checks are…
Author: Journal Staff
Coming Together as a Community to Stop Domestic Violence
Two weeks ago, the City of Revere was shaken by a terrible tragedy – the murder of Vanessa MacCormack, a 30-year-old school teacher, allegedly due to an incident of domestic violence. Vanessa was a loving mother to her one-year-old daughter,…
The New 311 Center
On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Karen Polito and city officials led by Mayor Brian Arrigo opened the new 311 constituent service center. This is another example of Arrigo’s attempt to make city services more friendly and responsive for residents. The Center…
Sports 10-11-2017
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team defeats Medford, 29-7 The Revere High football team turned in a superb effort in all aspects of the game to chalk up its first victory of the season, a convincing 29-7 triumph over Medford…
Obituaries 10-11-2017
Crescenzo ‘Christy’ Giannino Revere Firefighter for 31 years, owner of Giannino’s Greenhouses, one of the first Angel Flight pilots and one of the longest serving members of Revere Kiwanis Crescenzo “Christy†Giannino, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on October…
Team DeLeo Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo (third from left) and the Revere members of Team DeLeo are pictured at the Beachmont School parking lot Sunday morning prior to boarding the bus for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk…
Terminiello Honored
The Revere City Council awarded Albert J. Terminello with a certificate of appreciation for 50 years of dedicated service to the Revere League of Special Needs by making a better life for Revere’s special citizens through education and social events.…
Columbus Day Parade to Step Off on Monday
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito will join the 2017 Columbus Day Parade in Revere this coming Monday, Oct. 9 Baker and Polito will join Mayor Brian Arrigo, the parade’s grand marshall, and other…
Council Slows Down on Recreational Marijuana Ban
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. regarding a proposed ban on recreational marijuana shops. The council decided to slow down the process when it comes to…
Pilot Bike Sharing Program ‘ofo’ Rolls Out
By Sue Ellen Woodcock If you see someone on the streets riding a yellow bicycle, it’s part of a new ride share program that is the largest in the world. The mayor and the Healthy Community Initiatives launched a pilot…
Local Officials, Residents Stand Against Domestic Violence
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Vanessa MacCormack, 30, became the 28th victim of domestic violence this year in Massachusetts when her husband killed her on Sept. 25 inside their Grand View Avenue home. This past Friday, she became the center of…
News Briefs
Revere Fire Dept. open house Oct. 14 The Revere Fire Department welcomes local families to a free open house on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The open house is aimed at teaching families fire safety and prevention…
Mostly Coastal Roads Flooded
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Unlike neighboring communities, Revere faired well during Saturday’s torrential rain, an eye-popping 3.5 inches of rain in one hour. “We experienced significant heavy rain, causing city wide street flooding,†said Mayor Brian Arrigo. A power outage…
Announcing for Office
Rizzo announces campaign for councillor-at-large Daniel Rizzo, a former mayor and council president, has announced his intentions to run for the City Council. Daniel Rizzo has a longstanding career as a business owner and public servant in Revere, the city…
Police Briefs 10-04-2017
Revere Police NEWS COUNCILLOR ROTONDO REPORTS DEATH THREATS Councillor George Rotondo reported to Revere Police around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday that he had been receiving threats of violence to himself as a result of his political position, and was worried…
Letter to the Editor
A NIGHT FOR BIG RICKY Dear Editor: One of Revere’s most giving individuals is an outstanding man by the name of Ricky Freni. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. Over the years, he has raised over $100,000 through his foundation, the…
Happy New Year
We join the entire community of Revere in wishing our Jewish residents a Happy and Healthy New Year. The community has concluded the High Holy Days, the two-day celebration of Rosh Hashanah followed by the observance of Yom Kippur, the…
The Wrong Tax Cut At the Wrong Time
President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress finally have produced the outline of what they are calling a tax reform proposal. However, it is just more of the same-old, same-old that Republicans have been espousing for the past 30 years,…
“There’s Pandemonium On the Field!â€
It was 50 years ago this week that the Boston Red Sox completed their Impossible Dream on the last day of the 1967 season to win the American League pennant. The Red Sox were playing the Minnesota Twins at home…
Sports 10-04-2017
RhS sports Roundup Patriots fall to Peabody; host Medford Friday night The Revere High football team played well in many aspects of the game, but came up short in a 21-0 loss to Peabody last Friday evening under the lights…
