Matthew Vieira Active volunteer and member of Grace Ministries Church and New England Hemophelia Assoc. Matthew A. Vieira of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully March 3 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston with his family by…
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Revere Everett Hockey Takes Second in State Tourney
The Revere/Everett Squirt AA hockey team. Cooper Branzell, Cameron Correia, Chase Branzell, Jaydan Vargas, Matthew Lacroix, Ollie Svendson, John Nowicki, Austin Anunziata, Michael Popp, Andrew Craso, Mykell Sclovanec, Nicholas Simpson, Matthews Barbosa, Ivan Perez, Jake Ferraro, Coach Jamie Branzell, Assistant…
Forever Young
Nellie Grasso of Gore Road turned one hundred years old on her 25th birthday on leap day February 29th. Her son Dennis Grasso and her granddaughters Lisa Lowell and Dorene DeSisto threw a surprise party for her at Bruno’s Resturant…
A Method to his Science:Dello Russo Attends Science Conference in D.C.
By Seth Daniel It was a simple fishing trip, and his curious nature, that sent Joe Dello Russo on a scientific journey that would – most recently – take him to Washington, D.C. as a state delegate to a professional…
Council Tackles Canine Issues
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The city council may be going to dogs, addressing kennels and other canine concerns such as an increase in pit bull ownership, breeding, unlicensed dogs, loose dogs and abandoned dogs. Asst. Animal Control and Revere Police…
New Director Named at RHA
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Former Lowell Mayor and current Lowell City Councilor James Milinazzo has signed a three-year, $110,00 contract as the new executive director with the Revere Housing Authority, replacing former director Linda Shaw, who has taken a position…
Rotondo Calls for Curtatone to Drop his Suit
By Seth Daniel City Councillor George Rotondo has never shied away from the controversial, and just two months into his newest Council term, he is calling for Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone to pull his appeal of the Wynn casino. Rotondo…
Police Briefs 03-02-2016
Weekly Crime Report Journal Staff Reports House Breaks: (5) Parkway; Atlantic Avenue; Francis Street; Cummings Avenue; and Walnut Avenue. Commercial Breaks: (0) Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (6) Bradstreet Avenue; Dix Street; Squire Road – 4 Points; *Lincoln Street; Everard Street –…
Disputes the $2M Budget Deficit
By Dan Rizzo It is troubling that Mayor Arrigo is using the City Council and this valued public forum to espouse a made up $2 Million deficit and bring uneasiness to our residents. Mayor Arrigo knows full well (or should…
Letters to the Editor
Mr. Abrams was all wrong Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the letter about me that was published in the Revere Journal on February 24th by Mr. Hal Abrams. First, I would like to thank the many people…
Mayor Brian Arrigo’s State of the City
Last week, Mayor Brian Arrigo laid out a bold and long-term plan for the City of Revere. The Mayor in particular emphasized his goal of making all of city government more transparent and is to be congratulated for undertaking changes…
Government Center Station to Reopen
After more than two years of construction, the new Government Center station is scheduled to open March 26. This announcement comes as good news to the thousands of residents who use the Blue Line to connect with other MBTA lines…
Sports 03-02-2016
NEC champions RHS girls hoop team prepares for tourney opener Thursday By Cary Shuman The Revere High School girls basketball team will host Arlington High in the first round of the MIAA Division 1 North Sectionals Thursday at 7:30 p.m.…
Obituaries 03-02-2016
Walter Samas Of Illinois, formerly of Revere Walter Samas, 93, beloved husband of Caroline (Reppucci) (Scarpa) Samas of IL, died peacefully at his home in Glenview, IL on Wednesday February 24, 2016, while in the comforting presence of his family,…
Character Breakfast
Salvatore Falzone is doing his best “minion†impression as his father, Joe Falzone, looks on during the 2nd Annual Character Breakfast at the Revere Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, Feb. 15. The sold-out breakfast has become a wildly popular…
State of the City Address:Arrigo Promises More Accountability;Vows to Reduce $2m Deficit Impact
By Sue Ellen Woodcock He’s been on the job for seven weeks and Monday night Mayor Brian Arrigo addressed the city in his first public speech. “It is a privilege to be in this office as we strive to achieve…
Maureen Reinstein Passes at 71,Wife of Late Bill Reinstein
Maureen Reinstein, wife of the late Revere Mayor and State Rep. William G. Reinstein and mother of former State Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein, died on Feb. 19, 2016. She was 71. Mourners packed St. Mary of the Assumption Church Tuesday morning…
Local Real Estate Sales Were Strong in 2015
By Sue Ellen Woodcock As area real estate agents get ready for the spring selling season they know that 2015 is casting a good look on the market. Comparing 2015 sales figures and selling prices show that sales are up…
Adult Day Center Comes Under Fire
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Residents have been complaining about the Revere Adult Day Health Care Center for a long time, mostly regarding parking, but also about the inability to walk in front of the property on the sidewalk, which was…
Revere Residents Canvass Neighborhoods for Sanders
By Katy Rogers Everett Councillor Anthony DiPierro joined forces with Revere resident Matthew Amato on the campaign trail for Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders over the weekend. The local young people were part of a nationwide trend in the Democratic Primary…
