The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, January 18, in the City Council Chambers. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, and Nicholas Rudolph were on hand for the meeting. The…
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Senator Edwards Serves on the Transition Committees Of AG Andrea Campbell, Auditor Diana DiZoglio, and DA Kevin Hayden
Senator Lydia Edwards (D-Boston) has been serving on the Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau Team on her Transition Committee, additionally has been advising Auditor Diana DiZoglio on issues regarding workplace culture, inclusion, and accountability, and is…
Conservation Commission Approves NOI for Salem Street Apartment Building
In addition to the discussion of the proposed new Revere High at the old Wonderland Dog Track (see accompanying story), the Conservation Commission (Chairman John Shue and fellow members Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, and Nicholas Rudolph) voted upon a number…
Visit Carmella’s Italian Market, a Neighborhood Treasure
Story by Marianne Salza Following the bustle of lunchtime in his Jeffries Point corner store, Nick Moulaison, owner of Carmella’s Italian Market, is stuffing cheery peppers with rolled prosciutto, salami, ham, and provolone. The space has been a neighborhood deli…
North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability Publishes Annual Report
By Adam Swift The North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability published its annual report in January, sharing with its constituents in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop information on projects that were completed in 2022, updates on the upcoming phases of…
The Maura Healey Era Has Begun!
Governor Maura Healey wasted little time since her inauguration a few weeks ago in setting the pace for what we’re sure will be an active — and activist — administration with her announcement last week that she will be filing…
Jacinda Ardern: A Total Class Act
We wish to make note of the incredibly classy announcement last week by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who told her country that she will be stepping down from the post after almost six years in office. Ms. Ardern…
Extend Your Dry January Into February
Over the past few years, Dry January has become more and more popular. It is estimated that 15% of regular drinkers choose not to drink during the month as a means of detoxing their minds and bodies from the pernicious…
Letters to the Editor
Defund Frankenstein Research Dear Editor, There are many ugly sides to Abortion Practices in this country. This atrocity continues because it generates a lucrative money making business. So who cares if innocent babies are tortured and killed in the process! …
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Girls Track Edges Chelsea The Revere High girls indoor track and field team earned a closely-contested 44-41 victory over Chelsea last Wednesday at the Merullo Fieldhouse at Revere High. Sophomore standout Liv Yuong added her usual 10 points to…
Obituaries 01-25-2023
Joyce Odoardi She Selflessly Dedicated Her Life to Her Children and Grandchildren Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Tuesday, January 31 in the Vertuccio, Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere…
Jack Satter Tenants Association Installation of Officers Dinner
Nicholls at New England Ballroom Dancing Showcase
Vertuccio and Vazza Funeral Homes Announce Merger
Special to the Journal The following announcement comes from Vertuccio Smith and Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals. “To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding areas of the North Shore, We would like to announce…
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Meets
The City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (AHTFB) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening (January 11) in the Revere City Council Chambers. Chairman Joe Gravellese and fellow members Anayo Osueke, Laila Pietri, Deborah Frank, and Jan…
Councillors Look To Open Better Communication With Mayor
By Adam Swift Some City Councillors want to see better communication between the council and the mayor’s office. For his part, Mayor Brian Arrigo said he has an open door policy, and councilors are free to contact him whenever they…
News Briefs
Agencies Announce New Round of High School Financial Education Fair Funding The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE), in partnership with the Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR), announced additional…
Potential Amazon Drone Deliveries
By Adam Swift With Revere serving as a hub of Amazon activity in the northeast, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino wants to make sure the city is prepared if the online retail giant begins making drone deliveries in the region.…
EBNHC Opens Applications for Nurse Practitioner Residency Training Program
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for its third cohort of residents to join its Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program. This residency program aims to expand the pool of primary care…
Disabilities Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening (January 10) via Zoom. A new feature of the meeting was that it was closed-captioned. Chairman Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and fellow commissioners Mario Grimanis, Robert…