Health Clinic at Wonderland Dear Editor, My name is Brian Averback and I am running for Ward One City Council. Over the last few years we have all been witness to the uncertainty surrounding the Wonderland site. First it was…
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Guest Op-Ed: Making Sure Government Works
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Since I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fire fighters, police officers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks…
Guest Op-Ed: Delivering the New High School in a Fiscally Responsible Way: The Facts and the Truth
By Gerry Visconti Without question, a new high school is long overdue. Every member of the City Council, our students, teachers, administrators can all agree. It’s one of the most urgent issues this election. The decisions we make and the…
Guest Op-Ed: A Mayor for Working Families and Retirees
By Steve Morabito In today’s society, Labor Day has come to represent many things: the end of summer, kids returning to school, coming together with friends and family at cookouts, and the end of long summer nights. These things are…
Guest Op-Ed: How Parents Prepare for the Back to School
By Alexander Rhalimi As a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, I understand that the back-to-school season can be a hectic and stressful time for parents as they prepare their children for a new academic year. It’s essential to recognize…
Revere Boxers Bedoya and Arevalo Battle in First USA Boxing Sanctioned Bout
By Melissa Moore-Randall It was fight night for Revere’s own Pedro Rodriguez Bedoya and Elias Ruiz Arevalo who participated in their first USA Boxing sanctioned title bout. Coach Greg Vendetti was in the corner throughout the night as Elias went…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Soccer Teams Kick Off This Week The Revere High girls and boys soccer teams opened their 2023 season yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Coach Megan O’Donnell’s girls hosted Greater Boston League rival Malden, while the boys trekked to Malden. The girls…
Obituaries 09-06-2023
Robert Osgood, Sr. Retired GE Managing Engineer Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, September 11th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach Street, Revere,…
First Day Back to School
On the Campaign Trail: Herby Jean-Baptiste Announces Candidacy for Ward 4 Council
Special to the Journal Herby Jean-Baptiste has announced that he is a candidate seeking the Ward 4 City Council seat in the upcoming election. The following is his announcement. “Hello, Neighbor, Sisters, and Brothers My name is Herby Jean-Baptiste and…
Brian Averback Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 Council
Special to the Journal Brian Averback has announced that he is a candidate for Ward 1 City Council. The following is his statement: “My name is Brian Averback and I am running for Ward 1 City Councilor. I am currently…
Memorial Pole Dedicated In Honor of Robert Stott
Council Challenges Number of Hirees By Acting Mayor
By Adam Swift The City Council is challenging Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s ability to hire and appoint new employees in the city. Monday night, the council voted 8-0 for the acting mayor to immediately cease and desist taking actions admitting…
Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Debate
By Adam Swift Development, public safety, and education and the building of a new high school were the big topics covered during last week’s debate among the four mayoral candidates. The debate was sponsored by the Revere Chamber of Commerce…
News Briefs
Post Office will be Closed to Celebrate Labor Day Postal Service employees across the commonwealth will celebrate Labor Day as all Post Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023. There will be no delivery of mail on the…
Revere’s Andrea Lauria Is the New Afternoon Voice at 104.1
By Melissa Moore-Randall In July, a new and familiar voice joined the afternoon 104.1 radio team “Gregg and Freddyâ€. Lifelong resident, Andrea Lauria, is the new on air personality/traffic reporter weekdays from 2-7 p.m. “We share our lives with listeners…
Council Looks at Political Sign Ordinance Changes
By Adam Swift The old saying about there being nothing being certain in life except death and taxes might want to make room for controversies about political signs during election season. Monday night, the City Council voted to hold a…
Juan Pablo Jaramillo Endorsed by Local 103 Electrical Workers Union
Special to the Journal Candidate for Councilor at-large Juan Pablo Jaramillo has been endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 103, one of the most influential labor unions in the Greater Boston area which includes Revere. The more…
McKenna Endorsed By Greater Boston Labor Council
Special to the Journal The Greater Boston Labor Council has endorsed Joanne McKenna – Ward 1 Councillor, Revere for re-election to Revere City Council. Chartered by the National AFL-CIO, the Greater Boston Labor Council’s mission is to improve the lives…
Monterroso Announces Campaign Kickoff
Special to the Journal The Committee to Elect Jacqueline Monterroso will be hosting a campaign kickoff in honor of School Committee Member Monterroso tomorrow, Thursday August 31. The Committee invites residents of Revere to come and learn more about Jacqueline’s…
