‘Heaven Lost’ director George Hannah with actress Carmen Amaro and editor/cinematographer Paul Amato pictured at Showcase Cinemas the night of their m,ovie screening.
Author: Journal Staff
Water and Sewer Work Still Costing Taxpayers Millions
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The EPA consent decree slapped on the city 10 years ago continues to cost millions of dollars and raise the ire of some public officials. Monday night, councillors approved the borrowing of $11.815 Million dollars to…
Revere High Graduation to Take Place Thursday, June 8
By Seth Daniel The Revere High School will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on Thursday night, June 8, in Harry Della Russo Stadium at 6 p.m. This year’s class is one of the largest in many years, with more than…
News Briefs
COLUMBUS DAY PArADE FUNDRAISER One of Revere’s longest-standing traditions, the Columbus Day Parade, takes place again on Monday, October 9. Held biannually rotating between Revere and East Boston, the Parade honors the region’s Italian-American cultural heritage. Mayor Brian Arrigo is…
Police Briefs 06-07-2017
ARREST Report MONDAY, MAY 29 Pedro I. Rodriguez-Castane, 26, of 164 Hichborn St., was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to operate had been suspended for operating while under the influence of liquor. Edwin…
Why I’m Fighting on Beacon Hill for Our Schools
By Senator Sal DiDomenico Residents of Gateway Cities throughout the Commonwealth have probably heard quite a bit about how their schools are facing dire budget gaps due to a change in the way the state counts low-income students. This has…
Maintaing Fiscal Discipline in the FY 2018 Budget
By Mayor Brian Arrigo On Monday night, I submitted to the City Council my proposal for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget. In the coming weeks, I look forward to a wide-ranging conversation with the Council. This year’s budget continues the…
Letters to the Editor
STUDENTS NOT GETTING PROPER SLEEP Dear Editor: High School children sleeping in class It can be a daily struggle for parents to get their teenagers up in the morning for school. Many of these high school children have to get…
Gov Baker Stands Tall — Again
The swift and unequivocal announcement last Friday by Gov. Charlie Baker that Massachusetts will join in an initiative with other states to encourage alternative forms of energy in order to reduce carbon emissions is yet another example of the sort…
Sports 06-07-2017
RhS sports Roundup Tough loss in extra innings for RHS softball The Revere High softball team was eliminated from the MIAA Division 1 North Sectional of the state softball tournament with a 7-5 loss in nine innings to Medford Friday…
Obituaries 06-07-2017
Antonio Albanese Retired US Postal Service Mailhandler; had large welcoming personality and work ethic not to be surpassed Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours today, Wednesday, June 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vertuccio &…
Memorial Day Services 2017:Officials Remind Audience of Sacrifices Made to Keep America Safe
By Sue Ellen Woodcock More than 100 people braved the misty, overcast weather Monday morning in front of the American Legion building on Broadway as the city remembered those who gave their lives so ours can be free. Under the…
Suffolk Downs New Owner Lays Out Development Plan
By John Lynds Former Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Director Thomas O’Brien’s development firm HYM announced it has closed on its purchase of Suffolk Downs last Friday. O’Brien’s firm, who has made a name for itself as the developer of several…
Rosa Named Valedictorian in ‘Exceptional’ Class at RHS
By Seth Daniel Revere High School (RHS) announced that senior Samantha Rosa is the valedictorian of this year’s class, and Hayley Petrozzelli is the salutatorian. Both will lead a class of more than 400 students – one of the largest…
News Briefs
One Beach to Receive LEED Certification The Neighborhood Developers announces that it expects to receive LEED certification for its housing development One Beach, located in downtown Revere. LEED is a nationally recognized standard for sustainable development, created by the U.S.…
Boncore Amendment Targets Opioid Crisis
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Just as Legislators were wrapping up work on the FY 18 budget last week, State Sen. Joe Boncore proposed and got passed an amendment that would direct the Department of Public Health to study whether or…
Save Harbor/Save Bay Issues Report On Water Quality at Revere Beach in ’16
The environmental advocacy organization Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released their annual Beach Water Quality Report Card on the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches on Friday, May 26, 2017 – just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The report card is…
Meeting Them in Morocco:Beachmont Teachers Will Travel to Morocco to Learn More about Student Culture
By Seth Daniel Two Beachmont teachers will spend several weeks traveling through Morocco this summer in order to learn more about the culture of a rapidly growing demographic of students in their school. Irene Cassidy and Chelsey Pollack, English Language…
Miniweather Found his Stride at Revere High
By Seth Daniel When Jeremiah Miniweather looks back at his three years of high school in Revere, he is amazed at how much the school set him up for success. That coming after attending schools in Georgia and Florida before…
Police Briefs 05-31-2017
MARROW DONOR REGISTRY AT RPD The Revere Police Department will hold a Marrow Donor Registry Drive on Wednesday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Station, 400 Parkway. The registry is open to those ages 18-44, and…
