By Adam Swift From fireworks to electric scooters to nuisance traffic islands, Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley filed several successful motions at Monday night’s council meeting addressing quality of life issues in the city. One motion requested the mayor ask the public…
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Disabilities Comm. Discusses Pedestrian Safety Concerns at Revere Beach
By Journal Staff The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Ellie Vargas, and Mario Grimanis. The…
Beachmont Garden to Honor the Legacy of Carole Tye
By Adam Swift The legacy of former school superintendent, school committee member, and Beachmont legend Carole Tye will blossom for generations to come. On Monday night, the city council approved a motion made by Ward 1 Councillor Jim Mercurio to…
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Moscone Law PLLC announces 2026 Scholarship At Moscone Law, we believe that resilience deserves recognition. We are proud to announce our annual Moscone Law Scholarship, awarding three (3) $1,000 scholarships to Massachusetts high school seniors who have overcome adversity and…
City Cuts Ribbon on Three New Parks, Celebrating Shirley Avenue’s Revitalization
Special to the Journal Highlighting a model of community-driven urban renewal, Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere joined MassDevelopment, The Neighborhood Developers, local business owners, and civic leaders on Friday, May 8 to celebrate the grand…
AHTF Hears Request for $400,000 in Funding for One Fenno St. Project
By Journal Staff The Board of Trustees of the City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 13, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Joseph Gravellese,…
Revere Public Schools Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week Across the District
Special to the Journal At the beginning of the month, schools across Revere Public Schools took time to honor the educators, paraprofessionals, counselors, office staff, food service workers, and support personnel who help shape the lives of thousands of students…
City Council Remembers Serino, O’Donnell
By Adam Swift The city council held moments of silence for two long-time Revere residents on Monday night. Council President Anthony Zambuto honored his long-time friend Robert “Bobby” Serino, who died on Friday, May 8 at the age of 86.…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay gives $40,000 to Fund Free Revere Beach Events all Summer Long
Special to the Journal On May 14, Save The Harbor/Save the Bay granted over $311,000 to 76 community and youth serving organizations for the 2026 Better Beaches Program Partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Ten organizations…
Let’s Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the most solemn of our national holidays, commemorating the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by an estimated one million of our fellow citizens, which now includes the 15 members of our military who have died in…
Enjoy the Weekend — Safely
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth and of time spent with family and friends. But while we contemplate all of the good things that will occur…
RHS Roundup
Must-win situation for RHS baseball After splitting its two contests in the East Boston Strike Out Colon Cancer Tournament this past weekend, a 24-6 win over the host Eastie Jets and a 9-5 loss to Saugus, and then dropping an…
Obituaries 05-20-2026
Michael “Mike” Anthony Cataldo Successful Insurance Executive Mike Cataldo of Revere, Massachusetts, most recently residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away May 11, 2026 from complications of a stroke. He was 72 years old. Mike enjoyed a successful career in the…
RYBS Opens for the Season
Mayor Patrick Keefe Hosts Campaign Reception
Council President Anthony T. Zambuto Hosts Reception
New Sensors Provide Flooding Alerts for Residents
By Adam Swift Revere residents have a new tool to alert them to the potential for flooding in the Beachmont and Riverside neighborhoods. On the planning and community development page of the city’s website, residents can sign up for alerts…
Gibson Park Access Road Moves Forward before ConsComm.
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held a lengthy (2 & 1/2 hours) meeting last Wednesday evening, May 6, in the City Council Chambers. Brian Averbach (who served as chair), Joseph LaValle, Bernardo Sepulveda, Thomas Carleton, Anthony Parziale,…
MassDOT, City Officials Provide Update on Beachmont School Pedestrian Improvements
By Adam Swift Students, pedestrians, and motorists could soon feel safer traveling near the Beachmont Elementary School, thanks to the Safe Routes to School program. Thanks to a mix of state and federal funds, the city is designing traffic safety…
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Supreme Judicial Court Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Boston Judicial Youth Corps Program At a ceremony Tuesday at the John Adams Courthouse, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court commemorated 35 years of the Boston Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) program, an intensive court…