The Revere Journal is pleased to announce that Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo will be participating in an “Ask the Mayor†segment each month in the Journal. Mayor Arrigo will answer questions that are sent by email or U.S. mail to…
Author: Journal Staff
Sports 01-13-2016
Revere Middle School basketball program is off to an impressive start The Revere Middle School basketball program opened up it’s 2016 season on Monday Jan. 4 at SBA gymnasium against Pickering Middle School from Lynn, and both the boy’s and…
Obituaries 01-13-2016
Joseph Rizzo Of Ipswich, formerly of Revere Joseph J. Rizzo of Ipswich passed away January 7 at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. He was 88 years old. Mr. Rizzo was born in Revere on July 6, 1927, the…
Police Briefs 01-06-2016
FIRE ON AVALON STREET Photo by Bunny Covino A fire on Avalon Street Tuesday caused some $40,000 in damages and is believed to be caused by electrical malfunctions. Around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, firefighters under Dep. Chief Chris Bright were…
Guest Op-Ed
By Mayor Dan Rizzo Dear Friend, 2016 is here and with it, a new mayoral term. As I wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year, let me take a few moments to sincerely say “Thank Youâ€. It’s been…
Our New City Leaders
That was certainly an impressive inauguration ceremony led so professionally by City Clerk Ashley Melnik, who administered the oaths of office to new Mayor Brian Arrigo and the members of the City Council and School Committee. The Council Chambers was…
Sports 01-06-2016
RhS sports Roundup RHS girls top Medford, now 5-0 The Revere High girls basketball team completed the first quarter of their 20-game regular season with an undefeated 5-0 record after a 59-41 triumph over Medford, a former long-time rival from…
Obituaries 01-06-2016
Robert (Randy) Stott Long time Logistic Manager for Sears and Roebuck Roebuck Robert Stott of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on January 5. A U.S. Army Korean Conflict Vetreran, Robert worked as a Logistic Manager for Sears and Roebuck…
Proudly Pinned
Firefighter Virginia (Eydenberg) Segee is promoted to lieutenant in the Revere Fire Department. She received her pin from her son Massachusetts State Trooper Keith Segee. She is the first female firefighter in Revere and the second female lieutenant.
Recount Affirms Arrigo’s Victory
By Sue Ellen Woodcock After a nearly nine hour recount that spread over two days it has been confirmed that Councillor at-Large Brian Arrigo will be the next mayor of Revere, topping incumbent Dan Rizzo with a vote of 5,210…
Club Told To Hire Detail Officer
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The License Commission wants Taqueria Eucalipto II Corp., doing business as the Las Vegas Restaurant at 107 Shirley Ave. to get control of its patrons and the amount of alcohol being served there. In addition, the…
Police Briefs 12-30-2015
Weekly Crime Report House Breaks: (4) Burbank Street; Parkway – Ambassador East; Parkway – Ambassador East; and Avon Street. Commercial Breaks: (1) Broadway’s Grill – Broadway. Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (4) Crescent Avenue; *Stevens Street; Vane Street; and *Campbell Avenue. Motor…
Letter to the Editor
Looking at the recount Dear Editor: There is a new principle of law enforcement that has surface in Massachusetts. Revere Journal (RJ), 12/23/2015, p. 2: Judge Orders Recount for Mayoral Election: “Brian McNiff, spokesman for the Secretary of State’s office,…
Enjoy the New Year Safely
“If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!†all too often is the thought of party-goers on New Year’s Eve as we usher out the old year and ring in the new. But New Year’s Eve is a…
A New Year’s Resolution: Let Go of Our Anxiety
The intersection of the coming of a New Year and the passing of the previous one offers all of us the opportunity to pause and reflect upon both what has transpired and what awaits us. The opening lines of Alfred…
Sports 12-30-2015
RhS sports Roundup Girls basketball team rolls to two more wins The Revere High girls basketball team improved to 4-0 on the season with victories over Lynn Classical and Lynn English last week at the RHS fieldhouse. Sophomore Valentina Pepic…
Obituaries 12-30-2015
William Louis Maradei Retired teacher and coach at Joseph Barnes Junior High School in East Boston William Louis Maradei of Revere died on December 27. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he was a teacher and coach at…
Time To Give Back
Nine-year-old Nate Hill inspects the load of food in the bed of a pickup truck that will carry meals over to the Garfield School for distribution to needy Revere families. The Immaculate Conception meal pantry activates during the holidays each…
Christmas Gift:Revere Police, Everett Dog Rescuer Save Christmas for Young Man
By Katy Rogers and Seth Daniel Kristopher Sarno only wanted a dog for Christmas, but he got scammed instead. Basking in that disappointment, the 20-year-old Sarno never imagined the Revere Police Department and Everett dog rescuer Stacia Gorgone would knock…
Recount is On:Judge Orders Recount For Mayoral Election
Justice Heidi Brieger ordered that the City of Revere Election Commission conduct a recount of the votes cast in the Nov. 3 Revere mayoral election in a ruling Thursday afternoon at Suffolk Superior Court. Brieger also ordered that the recount…
