By Carla Dimare Rebellion taking place in our country goes beyond Freddie Gray, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin. Our justice system is broken not just for people of color. It is failing all of us. Preserving public respect for our…
Author: Journal Staff
Remembering the Worst of Mother Nature and Celebrating the Best of Revere
By Mayor Dan Rizzo The City of Revere experienced Suffolk County’s first tornado in recorded history on July 28, 2014. And one year ago this week, we met the worst of Mother Nature and responded with the best of…
Whales Ahoy
Last week a couple of whales were spotted in Boston Harbor. For those of us growing up in Boston in the 1970’s and 80’s, when many of our rivers and the harbor served as a toxic chemical and sewage dump,…
One Year Later…
Everyone has a different memory of the tornado that struck Revere last year. For some, it was driving down Broadway with tree limbs — and even a 500 pound dumpster — strewn across the roadway. For others, it was being…
A Great Day for Revere
If someone had said of the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival (when it first began 12 years ago), “It will just keep getting better and better, year after year,†it would not have been unreasonable for a listener to have…
Sports 07-29-2015
If the Revere High football team’s performance in the Under Armour Northeast 7-on-7 Tournament is any indication, you should get on board now and make your way to the brand new Harry Della Russo Stadium for opening night. Led by…
Obituaries 07-29-2015
Anthony Ginnetti Accomplished accordionist and member of The Classic Sound Band Anthony T. Ginnetti of Hudson, NH, formerly of Revere and Winthrop, died at home surrounded by his family on July 21. He was 70 years old. Anthony worked many…
Obituaries 07-22-2015
Marianne Hanson Former waitress at Nick’s Deli in Revere Marianne (Gallant) Hanson passed away July 18 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 56 years old. Born in Chelsea, the daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Smith)…
Council Almost Nixes Transfers
A request for year-end transfers in the city budget almost didn’t pass with councillors because it was handed in with just two days to go before deadline. Director of Finance George Anzuoni presented the council with over nine pages of…
Primary Looms in September for Mayor, Council Candidates
Due to a large number of candidates for Mayor and Councillor-at-Large, there will most likely be a Sept. 1 preliminary election. Candidates for office had to have their nomination papers turned in and certified by 5 p.m. Tuesday. According to…
Police Briefs 07-15-2015
BIKE OFFICER HELPS SAVE LIFE Revere Police are giving kudos to long-time officer Doug Zingali for helping to save an elderly woman who was having medical issues inside Nick’s Deli on Washington Avenue. Police said that on June 30 Zingali…
Safe Housing Task Force – A Comprehensive Fix for Problem Properties
Whether a home is overcrowded, an eye-sore, or safety hazard, problem properties can be one of the most significant quality of life issues for any neighborhood. My administration is meeting this challenge head on, working aggressively and comprehensively to fix…
Letter to the Editor
State House delegaryion deserves praise To the Editor: Â House Speaker Robert DeLeo, State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and State Representative RoseLee Vincent deserve praise for their amazing work throughout the FY 2017 State Budget. Budget items that are dedicated specifically to…
Summer is Here
The excitement and bustle of the Fourth of July weekend has come and gone, and now we can settle into our summer rhythm — whatever that may be for each of us and our families — for the remaining nine…
Obituaries 07-15-2015
Vincent Gennari, Sr. Outstanding high school and college athlete Vincent G. Gennari, Sr. of Revere passed away July 12. Vincent was an outstanding athlete for Revere High School and Salem State University. He was the cherished son of Margaret (Zirpolo)…
A Grand Time on the Fourth
Tara and Leo Murphy, and Chris and Alessandra Morales, celebrating little Alessandra’s very first July 4th Independence Day. Hundreds of children and families packed the Whelan School field on Saturday afternoon, July 4, for games, food and music during the City…
RHA Housing Rehab
The Revere Housing Authority opened its newest housing units on Nahant Ave. The building was a complete renovation. New tenant Jessica Gonzalez (second from left) with Yessenia, Joshua, Juliany, Jailyn, RHA Board Chair George Anzuoni and Executive Director Linda Shaw.
Farmers Market Opens this Friday
The City of Revere, MGH Revere HealthCare Center and Revere on the Move invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Revere Farmers’ Market in its new location in front of the American Legion Hall on Friday, July…
Nickerson Joins At-Large Race
A Revere native with ties to city hall has taken out papers to run for an at-large city council seat. Priscilla Nickerson, of 350 Revere Beach Blvd., is Mayor Dan Rizzo’s co-campaign manager, a former secretary in the Economic Development…
Police Briefs 07-08-2015
ARREST Report Monday, June 29 Louis LePore, 54, of 27 Spring Ave., was charged with being a fugitive from justice (New Jersey) on a governor’s warrant. Tuesday, June 30 Susan Hayes, 46, of 48 Conant St., was arrested on one…
