There were some tears and many laughs among teammates as the Revere High School (RHS) softball seniors were called out to present flowers to their parents. Here, Alina Giuliano (21) sheds some tears while she applauds her senior teammates. The…
Author: Journal Staff
Arrigo Pulls Papers:Will Run for Mayor
Councillor At-Large Brian Arrigo officially pulled nomination papers on Monday morning to be a candidate for the Mayor of Revere. “I have truly enjoyed serving as City Councillor on the Revere City Council since 2012, being an outspoken advocate for…
Dispatch Center Moving Along
REVERE – It’s been well over five years in the making, but the regional dispatch for Revere and Winthrop is coming along. If all goes well the center could be online in April 2016. Executive Director Julie Davie said the…
Pruitt’s Remaining on School Board Causing Rift
On Thursday night, Revere High School graduates its senior class and on Tuesday night the School Committee will meet to say farewell to the superintendent and farewell to a woman who has been deeply involved in the city. Dr. Paul…
Police Briefs 06-03-2015
ARREST Report MONDAY, MAY 25 Clinton Ray Silon, 47, of 39 Hyde St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. TUESDAY, MAY 26 James M. Carter Jr., 39, of 175 Rice Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. THURSDAY,…
Congratulations, Graduates
There is perhaps no event or occasion in the life of a community that is greeted with such universally shared joy as a high school graduation. Even for those of us who may not have a direct connection to a…
Remembering NFL Player, Coach, and Teacher John Miller Jr.
John Miller Jr. reached the top of his sport, earning the honor and prestige of playing in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. Following his football career, he became a beloved teacher and…
The MBTA Needs Strong Fiscal Management
With three MBTA stations and numerous bus lines, the residents of Revere would benefit significantly from reforms and investment in public transportation. For decades, we have seen study after study that detailed operational, budgetary and management issues at the MBTA.…
Letters to the Editor
Financial struggles for families Dear Editor, Working with Children’s HealthWatch at Boston Medical Center has allowed me to be a witness of the financial struggle many families face every day. One day I heard a story about a mother with…
Sports 06-03-2015
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team opens play in state tournament Friday The Revere High softball team will embark on its quest to repeat as the Division 1 North champions of the MIAA state softball tournament when they will host…
Obituaries 06-03-2014
Frederick Fitzmeyer Licensed plumber; loved the sea and loved life Frederick R. Fitzmeyer of Winthrop passed away peacefully on May 27 at the age of 70 after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Fred grew up in Winthrop and…
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday was a day to solemnly remember and a day to celebrate the sacrifice of the men and women in the armed forces. In Revere, festivities kicked off at 11 a.m. with remarks from elected officials, singing from several local…
Winthrop St Bridge to be Closed for Two Weekends
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week that the Winthrop Avenue Bridge, Route 145, will be closed in both directions during the weekends of May 29-June 1 and June 5-8. In addition, Route 145 will be open but…
Police Briefs 05-27-2015
ARREST Report MONDAY, MAY 18 Trystan L. Cianciaruso, 31, of 74 Sigourney St., was arrested on charges of intimidation of a witness, trespassing, assault & battery upon a police officer, and resisting arrest. Osiris Muniz, 28, of Chelsea, was arrested…
A Hearty Welcome To New AD Frank Shea
We join with the residents of Revere and especially the sports community in congratulating Frank Shea on his appointment as the new director of athletics for the Revere high school and middle school sports programs. Shea is a teacher in…
Closing the Education Gap for English Language Learners
It was my first year as a teacher and Wilson’s first year as a student in the United States. He had arrived from Guatemala in September earlier that year. Wilson was a special kid. And he said something one day…
Letter to the Editor
Commending Revere High School for honoring Al Blasi Dear Editor: I commend Revere High School for honoring a man who devoted his life to the welfare of his students and members of his baseball teams. For 42 years, my dad…
Sports 05-27-2015
RHS softball team claims NEC North title with dramatic victory The Revere High softball team clinched an undisputed Northeastern Conference North Division championship for the second year in a row with a 3-2 triumph over Gloucester Saturday at St. Mary’s…
Obituaries 05-27-2015
Christine Anderson Homemaker and Mutual’s Clerk for former Wonderland Dog Race Track Christine M. (Grenham) Anderson died unexpectedly on May 21 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 62 years old. Born in Malden, she attended schools in Hanover…
RPD at Fenway Park
The Revere Police Department Color Guard was at Fenway Park on Tuesday night for Disability Awareness Night. Shown holding the flags from left are Revere Officer Joseph Internicola, and Revere Officer Andrew Lauria and Officer Michael Provato, Honor Guard Leader.
