The future Wonderland Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is getting the hurry up this month, as developer Joe DiGangi and Mayor Tom Ambrosino are pushing to get a shovel in the ground on a residential building by the end of this…
Author: Journal Staff
A Positive Reflection: 9/11 Remembrances Healthy for Our Nation
Following the dignified nationwide slate of memorials that were held to commemorate the lives of the dead and the sacrifice they made on September 11, 2001, many of us are left with the palpable feeling that we are a good…
The Parking Garage: An Anchor for Future Development
The new parking garage, literally the anchor of the great development of Ocean Street to follow, is one of this city’s major new structures, sitting on an enormous footprint and visible to literally everyone coming and going in the area…
Expanding Gaming: Legislation Deserves to be Passed
The House of Representatives will be voting on the expanded gambling bill this week. It is a good bill, despite the pandering to other interests that caused the Boston Globe to write an ill-advised editorial denouncing the bill last week.…
Starting at Zero: Lauria Scores Three TDs as Patriots Blank Medford
The Revere High football team kicked off its 2011 season in fine fashion with a 21-0 triumph at former Greater Boston League rival Medford Friday evening. Although the Patriots displayed some of the usual opening game jitters early in the…
Police Briefs 09-14-2011
TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 Charles J. DiCino, 82, of 8 Calumet St., was arrested on charges of two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, two counts of assault & battery by means of a dangerous weapon, and discharging a…
Obituaries 09-14-2011
Arthur Nigro Former City Councillor Former Revere City Councillor, Arthur C. “Archie” Nigro died on August 30 after a brief illness. Hee was 88 years old. He was first elected to public office in the City of Revere in 1967,…
9/11 Anniversary: Our Mantra: Never Again
For those of us living in Massachusetts, the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks has a special significance because they began here early on the morning of a beautiful day. All of us awakening that day in September ten…
What Can They Do for an Encore?: Patriots Look to Build on Tremendous Success of 2010 Campaign
The Revere High boys soccer team will open its 2011 campaign this Tuesday evening with a contest against non league rival Malden Catholic under the lights and on the turf behind the high school at 7:00 p.m. Coach Nik Tower,…
Obituaries 09-07-2011
Aileen Robblee Administrative Assistant to Former Board of Chelsea Aldermen Aileen G. (Hanson) Robblee, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died at home on September 6 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years old. A graduate of Chelsea…
Police Briefs 09-07-2011
Monday, Aug. 29 Jon Ravida, 47, of Eastie, was charged with motor vehicular homicide (negligent operator) and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Theodore Mitchell, 32, of Northfield, NH, was arrested on six warrants. Chongnan…
First Day of School
First Grader Quincy Reath was ready with her backpack on Tuesday morning at the Paul Revere School. Revere Schools began the new school year on Tuesday, with students across the city reporting to their various school assignments. At the Paul…
Big Impact: RHS Football Team Debuts New Helmets and New Regulations to Help Prevent Concussions During Play
When it comes to football, players must have a good measure of brawn and a good head on their shoulders. This year, as the Revere High School (RHS) Patriots begin their fall season, their heads will be protected like never…
Aluminum Foiled: City Leaders, Metals Industry Looking for Middle Ground in Solution to Outrageous Metal Thefts
The situation with metal thefts in Revere is becoming quite heavy. With the theft last week of a treasured World War II memorial in the Point of Pines, things have come to a head and members of the community and…
Rain Check: High Winds and Lots of Rain, but Most of City is Spared from Big Hurricane Irene
Unless one lives on Revere Beach Boulevard, then Hurricane Irene turned out to be nothing more than a passing fancy. City officials were careful to plan for all contingencies late last week as Hurricane Irene trudged up the East Coast…
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene has come and gone, just like that, like the snap of a finger. In truth, for all our preparations, Hurricane Irene was a no-show for us but not for others. She never came to dinner and stayed around…
Police Briefs 08-31-2011
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Richard K. Johnson, 46, of Dorchester, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Jessica Acosta, 17, of 36 Curtis Rd., was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. Ronald A. D’Andrea, 49, of Saugus,…
Obituaries 08-31-2011
John ‘Jack’ Markley Decorated Veteran and Active Environmentalist John G. “Jack†Markley of Revere died suddenly on August 24. He was 73 years old. “Jack†was a decorated U. S. Army veteran, an avid environmentalist receiving the Good Neighbor Award…
Back to School
Incoming Rumney Marsh Academy (RMA) sixth-grader Elma Mujan (right) practices unlocking the padlocks for lockers while her cousin Melissa Mbehremovic, of Saugus, also gives it a try. Incoming RMA stuÂdents were given tours last week by members of the RMA…
Triple Play?: House and Senate Report out on Gambling Bill; Gov. Patrick Offers His Conditional Approval
As expected, the House and the Senate have agreed on legislation for expanded gambling and have reported it out from committee and have made it available to the public in an action taken Tuesday by House Speaker Robert DeLeo and…