By Cary Shuman Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino will stand at the podium for her first full meeting as president of the Revere City Council Monday night in the City Council Chambers. Giannino led a special meeting on inauguration night following her…
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Precinct 2 Getting Ready for Neighborhood Crime Watch
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Concerned neighbors, police officials and politicians met last Tuesday night at the Neighborhood Developers office on Walden Street to discuss the formation of a neighborhood crime watch group in the Precinct 2 area. Neighbors’ concerns about…
Council President Giannino Will Not Seek Senate Post
The following is the statement of Council President Jessica Giannino regarding the First Suffolk and Middlesex District Senate seat. “After giving tremendous consideration to the possibility of running in a Special Election to succeed Senator Anthony Pertucelli in the Massachusetts…
Senior Center Repairs Almost Completed
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Since Nov. 30 the senior citizens of Revere have adapted well to being relocated to the Mottolo Post at 10 Garafolo St. while roofing work goes on at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center at 25 Winthrop St.…
Police Briefs 01-20-2016
MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Chad Tomborello, 31, of Methuen, was arrested on two outstanding warrants. Marvin Alexis Guadron, 19, of East Boston, was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. Luis Armando Rodriguez, 31, of 18 Bradstreet Ave., was arrested…
The Weather
Maybe we are getting old or maybe we were just spoiled. But the last few days have brought us back to reality that winter has come with a vengenance. Walking on the streets with the wind and patches of ice…
Good Luck,Council President Giannino
It’s a new era for the Revere City Council as Jessica Giannino begins her term as the new president of the 11-member body. Giannino is one of the few women ever to hold this prestigious office and at the age…
Sports 01-20-2016
Lincoln students luck out with Celtics, HMH Score program By Seth Daniel Lucky the Leprechaun of the Boston Celtics might be one fortunate green guy, but all the luck was on the side of the Lincoln School students last Thursday.…
Obituaries 01-20-2016
James Dudley Sunshine Biscuit Company retiree James A. Dudley of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea, died at home on December 28. He was 84 years old. A resident of Chelsea until moving to Lynn in 2007, James was a graduate of…
New Feature by Arrigo to Appear in Journal
As Mayor Brian Arrigo begins his first year in office, he is looking forward to answering your questions in a monthly “Ask the Mayor†segment here in the Revere Journal. Please send your questions to the Mayor’s office either by…
ConCom Approves Amendments for Project
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Conservation Commission approved an amendment to the order of conditions for the Baystone Development which proposes to build a five-story apartment building at 526-546 Revere Beach Boulevard. According to Richard Salvo, of Engineering Alliance Inc.,…
Police Briefs 01-13-2016
Arrest Report WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Jamie Lubanski, 39, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting. Michelle J. Sanangelo, 35, of Malden, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Aristides Coutinho, 37, of Somerville, was arrested…
Letter to the Editor
Another choice for President Dear Editor: A half-century ago, Massachusetts took the lead. We rallied for peace in Viet Nam. It’s 50 years later. Most High School students can’t remember a time when America was not at war. Once again,…
Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr
The nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday on the annual holiday that pays tribute to this great civil rights leader and humanitarian. Dr. King would have been 87 years old Friday and we can only imagine how…
“Ask the Mayor†in the Journal
 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…
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…
