Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…
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Revere Human Rights Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, November 3. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossani, Lynn Alexis, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, and Dr.…
Introducing Lauren Buck in Her New Position as Chief of Health and Human Services: Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Starts New Role As Emergency Preparedness Manager, Following Career as Nurse in Rps
Special to the Journal Residents may remember Lauren Buck for her role as Director of Public Health throughout the COVID pandemic. In September of 2022, Lauren Buck was voted unanimously in her promotion as Chief of Health and Human Services.…
Arrigo Proposes MassDOT Route 1A Corridor Resolution
Special to the Journal At the Revere City Council meeting on October 24th, Mayor Arrigo introduced a resolution to repurpose surplus Commonwealth property that runs parallel to Route 1A. The Commonwealth, through its Department of Transportation owns vacant property located…
City of Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Inaugural Meeting Tonight
Special to the Journal Joe Gravellese, Chair of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund has released the agenda for the inaugural meeting, taking place tonight, November 9, in the City Council Chambers. The meeting will also be streamed on Zoom.…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Night
By Cary Shuman The Revere Chamber of Commerce held its Gala and Awards Night Saturday at Casa Lucia. RCC Executive Director Amanda Schepici- Portillo, who has piloted the organization’s tremendous resurgence during the last year, welcomed the large gathering to…
Temple Tifereth in Winthrop Receives $56,000 Grant From State
The Baker-Polito Administration announced grants totaling more than $4.1 million to help Massachusetts nonprofit faith-based organizations to improve physical security and protect against terroristic and hate-fueled attacks. The awards were announced during the 4th Annual Faith-Based Organizations Safety and Security…
RHS Sports Roundup
Rupp Wins Medal at State Coaches Meet Revere High freshman Olivia Rupp ran a superb race to finish in the top-10 and earn a medal in the freshman race at the Frank Mooney Coaches Invitational Meet this past Saturday that…
Obituaries 11-09-2022
Linda Barys Graduate of RHS, Class of 1968 Funeral Services were held in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals for Linda L. (Napolitano) Barys who died unexpectedly at her home in Saugus on Friday, October 28. She was 72…
Celebrating All Hallows Eve In Revere
Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center Spooktacular Halloween Party
News Briefs
Revere High Football Opens Playoffs Friday The Revere High School football team will play Plymouth South in the opening round of the Division 3 playoffs Friday (7 p.m.) in Plymouth. Revere (4-4) is the No. 14 seed in the 16-team…
Board of Health Reviews New Biosafety Regulations
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, October 27, in the City Council Chambers. The chairperson, Dr. Drew Bunker, and fellow members Dr. Craig Costanza and Nezha Louaddi were on hand for the meeting, as…
ZBA Approves Variances for Scaled-Back, 25-Unit Salem St. Apartment Building
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) gave its approval to developer Mario Zepaj for four variances for the construction of a 25-unit apartment building at 344 Salem St. at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening. The often-contentious, 45-minute hearing saw neighborhood residents…
Super Students: Three Revere Students Receive Prestigious Award From Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
By Taylor Giuffre-Catalano The latest Revere School Committee meeting, held on October 18th, opened with the presentation of three awards from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents to Revere Public Schools seniors. Two students from Revere High School, Kathy Trinh…
Donna DeGregorio Presented Cheverus Award
By Stephen W. Fielding Donna DeGregorio, long-time Religious Faith Formation director at St. Mary of the Assumption Church that is part of Blessed Mother of the Morning Star parish, stood in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston on…
New Waste Disposal Ban Regulations Are Now in Effect
The Baker-Polito Administration on November 1 announced that new waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth take effect starting today, November 1, 2022. The new regulations will ban the disposal of…
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of SORA Revere
Special to the Journal Helge-Gansett hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on SORA Revere. Located at 93 Bennington St., SORA is a 7-story, 114-unit living community, thoughtfully designed to be in harmony with this transformative neighborhood. …
Northeast Metro Tech Exploratory Saturday Program To Return This Winter
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech’s Saturday Program will return beginning in December, giving non-Northeast students from the school’s sending communities an opportunity to explore its career technical programs. Students in grades 9-12 who reside…
Tompkins Named ‘Employer of the Year’ by National Government Labor Union
Special to the Journal Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins was named “Employer of the Year” by the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE). Reacting to the unexpected honor of becoming the first-ever recipient of the award, Sheriff Tompkins expressed…
