By Cary Shuman Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe stood in Luberto’s Bakery recently and spoke about a wide variety of issues such as public safety, the use of Harry Della Russo Stadium and the effect it has on neighbors, and…
Author: Journal Staff
Council Approves NECCO Zoning Change
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The city council has approved a zoning change for the NECCO property on American Legion Highway opening up the possibilities for hi-tech and robotics companies to be able to come to Revere. The zoning change will…
Strecker Reflects on Years of Teaching Dance
Agnes Strecker, owner and director of the Agnes Strecker Dance Studio (ASDS) started her dream of being a dance choreographer and owner of a dance studio as a senior in High School. Her first studio was located in the garage…
Hill School Dresses Down for Patriots, Houston Relief
By Seth Daniel About 10 times a year, the Hill School students ‘donate to dress down’ as part of their school culture, but few times were more charitable and exciting than last Thursday, Sept. 7, when student donated money for…
Mayor’s Amendment Regarding Police Chief Sent to Subcommittee
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Once again Mayor Brian Arrigo’s discussion of the police chief position has prompted criticism from Councillor George Rotondo. Arrigo attended Monday night’s council meeting to update the council on an amendment that seeks to allow Arrigo…
Police Briefs 09-13-2017
ARREST Report FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Herson D. Chicas, 31, of 83 Atlantic Ave., was arrested on a charge of assault & battery in a domestic situation. William Rocha, 23, of Arlington, was arrested on a charge of operating a…
Letters to the Editor
TAKES ISSUE WITH REPORTING Dear Editor: In a recent article regarding the “Police force in flux.†I am not sure if your reporter was at the same meeting as I, but I take umbrage with half the reporting made. So…
Moving Forward with the Facts
By Mayor Brian Arrigo My focus is always on the work we are doing to build a better Revere for the 21st century. I do not spend much time worrying about misleading attacks on social media. Unfortunately, the increasingly bizarre,…
Remembering 9/11
There are few events in life that one can recall exactly what they were doing when the tragedy happened to unfold. One event in our life was when the planes flew into the World Trade Center Buildings on that Tuesday…
Sports 09-13-2017
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team drops opener; to play Marblehead The Revere High football team opened its season with a 29-8 loss to Gloucester Friday night under the lights at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Turnovers proved to be costly…
Obituaries 09-13-2017
Annamay DiSalvo Longtime employee of the City of Revere Annamay (Moccia) DiSalvo of Revere passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9 at the age of 88. Annamay was born March 7, 1929 and was raised in Revere. She attended Revere…
Playing on the Links
The Second Annual Revere High Golf Tournament, under the direction of RHS golf coach Brandon Pezzuto, was held Sept. 1 at Hillview Golf Course in North Reading. One hundred golfers helped support the RHS golf program. Pictured at the post-tournament…
Shark Washes Up on Pines River Shore
By Sue Ellen Woodcock While shark activity is often reported on Cape Cod, a shark was discovered washed up on the shore of the Pines River Friday morning. A crowd began to gather around the 6 1/2 foot specimen. The…
Victim to Overdose:Mother Still Coping with Loss of Daughter
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Like hundreds of parents, Audrey Richards will be at the Revere Beach Memorial on September 17 at the bandstand on Revere Beach to remember her daughter, Taylor, who died of a drug overdose. It is a…
Moratorium Set for Billboards
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council approved a six-month moratorium for billboards after considering a motion made by the late City Council President Robert Haas Jr. Last week the zoning subcommittee of the council approved the motion which will…
Fire Department Responds to Fentanyl Spill in Bathroom
On August 26, the Revere Fire Department was requested by Revere Police to respond to 85 American Legion Highway for a report of a powdery substance spilled on the floor of the men’s bathroom. According to Capt. Thomas Todisco, the…
Taking Steps to Raise Overdose Awareness
By Sue Ellen Woodcock There were 2,000 overdose deaths in Massachusetts last year. “The number of fatal overdoses from 2001-2014 grew six-fold,†said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “It is the leading cause of death for those under the age of 50. 
News Briefs
Revere Beach Arts Festival Returns The Revere Beach Partnership is proud to announce the return of the Revere Beach Arts Festival, set for Saturday, September 16, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will take place along the shoreline…
Playgroup Pays Off for Children with Special Needs
By Sue Ellen Woodcock For a family with a child with special needs, especially autism, finding support and stimulation for your child can be difficult. That’s why two mothers got together to start a unique play group, known as the…
MGH Plans Programs Noting National Recovery Month
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) will join millions of people across America in recognizing National Recovery Month. Led by the MGH Substance Use Disorders Initiative (SUDIs) -Â a group devoted to enhancing SUDI treatment in the inpatient and outpatient setting –…
