By Adam Swift Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri continued a conversation about opening up Revere to medical and recreational marijuana sales at last week’s City Council economic development subcommittee meeting. “Back in November, we had a consultant come in and discuss a…
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Home Daycare Proposal To Move to Zoning Subcommittee
By Adam Swift City Councillors were generally supportive of a proposed zoning ordinance that would increase the capacity for home-based childcare businesses in the city during a public hearing last week. However, some councillors raised concerns about parking and traffic…
Union Plumbers and Contractors Urge Beacon Hill Lawmakers To Protect State Plumbing Code
Special to the Journal Union plumbers, contractors and industry leaders rallied at the State House last week to advocate for protecting the state’s plumbing codes, build partnerships on green energy transition and petition legislators on other key safety and regulatory…
The Equation Is Very Simple: More Guns = More Shootings
Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings — the…
Dianne Feinstein Should Resign
California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores of judicial nominations…
Guest Op-Ed: The Significance of Governor Healey’s Visit to Belle Isle Marsh
By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…
Letter to the Editor
Climate Change-Another Crisis for Mandates Dear Editor, God placed Man in the garden to care for it, therefore we all should care for our environment so to live healthy lives. No one wants pollution to contaminate the air we breathe…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Girls Track Undefeated at 4–0 The Revere High girls outdoor track and field team remained undefeated at 4-0 with a 93-41 victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Lynn English last Tuesday at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Liv Yuong…
Obituaries 05-03-2023
Paul Ciampoli Retired Revere Police Patrolman Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, May 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for…
As Part of the City Leadership Transition, Patrick Keefe Fills the Role of Acting Mayor
Special to the Journal As part of the City of Revere’s leadership transition, Patrick Keefe officially began working as Acting Mayor on Monday, April 25, 2023. This week marked the Acting Mayor’s first week in office as he assembled the…
Councillor Gerry Visconti Announces Run for Mayor
Special to the Journal Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Revere. The following is his announcement: “Friends, Neighbors, Residents of Revere, I am grateful, honored, and committed to serving you, our families, our seniors,…
Lights! Camera! Action! RHS Debuts First Musical in 30 Years
By Melissa Moore-Randall For the first time in 30 years, singing, dancing and applause resonated throughout the Revere High School auditorium. On April 12th and 13th, Revere High School’s Drama Club, under the direction of Kristina Menissian and Tina Marie…
Council Approves Budget Transfer for High School Building Feasibility Study
By Adam Swift Compared to the tension-filled City Council chambers during past votes on the future of a new Revere High School, it was a decidedly low-key affair Monday night as the council approved a $2.3 million budget transfer that…
News Briefs
Hayden Announces 2023 Community Reinvestment Grant Program District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through his office’s Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program. “It’s more important than ever…
Traffic Comm. Approves First Set of Proposals for Traffic Changes at Suffolk Downs
The Revere Traffic Commission held a public hearing last Thursday to discuss, and vote upon, a number of changes affecting city streets being proposed by HYM Development Group, the developer of Suffolk Downs. Chairperson Paul Argenzio, who is the Supt. of the Revere…
Girl Scouts Recognize Revere’s Monica Grehs
Special to the Journal Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl serving organization in Massachusetts and ninth largest Girl Scout council in the United States, is proud to recognize Monica Greh,s of Revere, as a member of the…
Ms. Carole Welcomes Generations to Happy Day Nursery
By Melissa Moore-Randall In September of 2021, Carole Smith celebrated 40 years as owner of Happy Day Nursery School. Happy Day is a half day preschool program that focuses on encouraging children to grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. They strive…
Arrigo Endorses Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal In early April, then-mayor, now State Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Brian Arrigo endorsed Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Revere Council at-large. “I am proud to endorse Juan for the Revere City Council. A…
New Hours for City Hall Under Pilot Program
By Adam Swift The city is looking to implement a pilot program for a four-day work week for some city personnel that will see extended evening hours at City Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays. Claudia Correa, the city’s Chief of…
Neighbors Support Arcadia Street Townhouse Proposal
By Adam Swift A change in proposed projects for 84 Arcadia St. has made a huge difference for the Oak Island neighborhood. Last night, the City Council held a public hearing on a proposal for five townhouses of about 2,100…