The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, August 16, in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena were on hand for the session. The commission approved a number of one-day…
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Ballot Positions Selected for Preliminary Election
Revere Election Commissioner Paul Fahey has announced the following ballot positions for candidates in the Sept. 19 preliminary election: In the race for Mayor, candidates will appear in the following order: 1. Steven Morabito 2. Patrick Michael Keefe, Jr. 3.…
Bus Stop at Jack Satter House Will Remain in Place
Special To The Journal Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe said that the existing bus stop at the Jack Satter House will remain in place. The MBTA had been considering removing the bus stop as part of its bus network redesign project.…
Garfield Elementary School’s Miss Vy Shines a Positive Light for Almost Four Decades
By Melissa Moore-Randall Vy Yeng, who has been with the Revere Public Schools for almost four decades, is one of the first people Revere’s youngest special education students meet when they begin their journey. Vy is a paraprofessional in the…
Revere Public Schools Teachers Awarded Scholarships for Emerging Latine Leaders
Special to the Journal Hale Education awarded the Carmen M. Torres Scholarship for Emerging Latine Leaders to Melissa Alvarez (of CityLab Innovation High School), Christine Brito, and Nancy Uribe (both of East Somerville Community School). Melissa Alvarez is an adjustment…
ARL Hosting Adult Dog Adopt-a-thon Event
Special to the Journal Add a pup to your pack during the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) five-day Dog Adopt-a-thon event at ARL’s three Animal Care & Adoption Centers (Boston, Dedham, and Brewster – Cape Cod) through Saturday, Aug.…
The Summer Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, the Revere community was introduced to the city’s first Therapy/Comfort K9 dog. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador, who is about six months old, serves as the official Community/School Resource Therapy/Comfort Dog. According to…
5th Annual Dot’s Army Annual Cornhole Tourney Set for Sept. 9
By Melissa Moore-Randall DOT’S ARMY, a local Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Team, will host their 5th Dot’s Army Annual Cornhole Tournament and BBQ on Saturday, September 9 (rain date September 10) at Griswold Fields behind St. Mary’s Church. The…
Santorini Offers a Taste of Greece on Revere Beach
By Melissa Moore- Randall Revere Beach has been transformed and revitalized over the last several years. Along the Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, high rise developments and many hip and new age restaurants are now part of our beach landscape. However,…
Traffic Comm. Approves Emergency Measures To Reduce Speeding on Malden Street
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday evening, August 17, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers at Revere City Hall. Chairman and DPW Director Paul Argenzio and fellow members Fire Chief…
Vanessa Biasella To Host Stand-Out on Sept. 23
Special to the Journal Candidate for School Committee Vanessa Biasella will be hosting a stand-out and sign holding for her campaign on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information and to stay up to date on…
Councillor-at-Large Candidate Alexander Rhalimi Endorsed by Greater Boston Labor Council
Special to the Journal Candidate for Councillor-at-Large in the upcoming election Alexander Rhalimi has received an endorsement for office from the Greater Boston Labor Council (GBGC). The following is their letter: “Dear Alexander, I am pleased to inform you that…
State Rep. Manny Cruz Endorses School Comm. Member Jacqueline Monterroso for Re-Election
Special to the Journal State Representative and Salem School Committee Member, Manny Cruz, has endorsed School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for School Committee. “Jacqueline, like many of us, is the proud daughter of immigrants who sacrificed for her to have…
Hayden Announces Youth Advisory Council, Encourages Suffolk County Teens To Apply
Special to the Journal District Attorney Kevin Hayden has announced the creation of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council, which will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Hayden’s office insight into issues such as youth violence,…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Updates to MBTA Communities Guidelines
Special to the Journal  The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has announced updated Guidelines relative to the MBTA Communities law. In response to feedback from municipal leaders in several MBTA Communities, EOHLC is revising the Guidelines to…
Trump and Biden: Worst Candidates Ever?
As it becomes increasingly apparent that the candidates for President in 2024 will be Joe Biden and Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign, it is understandable why Americans are so pessimistic about the future direction of the…
Our Age of Anxiety
The Wall St. Journal this past week featured a front page story entitled, “The Booming Business of American Anxiety.†The issue of New York Magazine two weeks ago touched on the same subject with the cover story, “Trauma: America’s Favorite…
Electing Fiscal Responsibility: Alexander Rhalimi for Revere Councillor-at-Large
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming elections, Revere has a crucial opportunity to secure its financial future by electing Alexander Rhalimi as Councillor-at-Large. In today’s uncertain economic climate, fiscal responsibility is not just a buzzword; it is a necessity for…
Guest Op-Ed: Young People Are Our Future
By Minnah Sheikh As a 20-year-old working in the world of politics since I was 13, I have heard that phrase more times than I can count. But what does that mean? What does that look like? My name is…
Letter to the Editor
This is Not a Game Dear Editor, At the risk of sounding naive (which I am not) … The coming of an election season, while competitive at its core, should inspire candidates’ passion for public service and engage their constituencies…
