Special to the Journal Middle school eighth graders from Rumney Marsh Academy’s Restorative Justice Ambassadors program earned praise from the Revere School Committee after delivering a confident, thoughtful presentation on how restorative practices are shaping the school’s culture, improving engagement,…
Author: Journal Staff
City Council Approves Split Tax Rate
By Adam Swift As has been the case in past years, the city council approved a split tax rate on Monday night. The split tax rate shifts a heavier burden on commercial and industrial properties as opposed to residential property.…
Remember those in Need on Your Holiday Shopping List
Americans already have been spending a record amount of money thus far this holiday season, spurred on by the extended “Black Friday” (we are using quotes because Black Friday sales began in early November), Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday…
Trump Delivers on GLP-1 Drugs
Back in January, we wrote an editorial entitled, “GLP-1 weight-loss drugs should be made affordable for all Americans.” We pointed out that the U.S. ranks among the most obese nations in the world — an astounding 72 percent of Americans…
Revere Falls to Winthrop, 29-12, in Annual Thanksgiving Game
By Cary Shuman The Revere High School football team had Winthrop pinned inside the 10-yard line and with the wind blowing easterly, a punt most likely would have given the Patriots possession in Winthrop territory with the hope of making…
Obituaries 12-04-2025
Parma “Viola” Cimino Her family will forever treasure the beautiful memories they were blessed to share with her throughout her life Parma “Viola” Cimino of Revere passed peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the arms of her family at…
Relics of Saint Padre Pio at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere
News Briefs
ABCC Kicks Off ‘Operation Safe Holidays’ enforcement effort focusing on impaired driving prevention To ensure safety for everyone in Massachusetts during the holidays, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement at local bars in Massachusetts cities…
Beachmont Elementary strengthens student skillswith targeted math and reading intervention programs
Last week marked Revere Public School’s celebration of American Education Week, and Beachmont Elementary School used the occasion to highlight its commitment to individualized learning through comprehensive math and reading intervention programs designed to boost student confidence and strengthen foundational…
ZBA approves variance for enlarged garage
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, November 19, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow members Aklog Limeneh, Arthur…
Letter to the Editor 11-26-25
Impressed by the Board of Public Health Dear Editor, I am writing to recognize the wonderful, hardworking, brilliant women of the Board of Public Health. I recently had the absolute pleasure of volunteering with these lovely ladies and was…
Happy Thanksgiving
Although a Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend it than Christmas.…
Obituaries 11-26-25
Joan MemmoloHer legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her Joan Memmolo, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Joan was the beloved…
MBTA announces December work and service changes
The MBTA has announced service changes in December on the Orange and Green lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site…
Motivational speaker Anthony Valentine brings message of resilience and self-worth to RMA
Students at Rumney Marsh Academy were challenged to rethink the way they view their future, their struggles, and themselves during a powerful schoolwide assembly on November 17 featuring nationally known youth motivational speaker Anthony Valentine. The founder of KLTR and…
Suffolk Downs celebrates grand opening of The Point Barre & Yoga
The HYM Investment Group (“HYM”), National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”) and the City of Revere celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of The Point Barre and Yoga (“The Point”), the second retail tenant to officially open at Suffolk…
Revere Lodge of Elks 1171 Honors Local Vets with a Veteran’s Day Luncheon
Council Updated on Broadway Parking Initiatives
By Adam Swift The city continues to make progress in achieving some of the recommendations laid out in a recently completed Broadway parking study. At last week’s economic development subcommittee meeting, Housing and Community Development Director Tom Skwierawski updated city…
Revere Beautification Committee Bids Farewell
By Carol Haney When the Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) was formed over 20 years ago, there were no trash barrels scattered throughout the city. In fact, there were no trash barrels in the city. But there was a lot of…
Building Committee Updated on High School Project
By Journal Staff The Revere High School Building Committee held a regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, November 12, via Zoom. Chair Linda Liporto from Left Field, the city’s project management firm; Brian Dakin, also from Left Field; School Supt. Dr.…
