We wish to offer our congratulations to our Congresswoman, Katherine Clark (who represents the 5th Congressional District that includes Revere and Winthrop and extends west through Malden into Middlesex County) for her recent elevation to the position of Minority Whip,…
Author: Journal Staff
Let’s Go Morocco!
Even those who have been casually following the World Cup for the past few weeks are aware of the amazing run by Morocco, a team that has ignited the imagination of sports fans around the world after knocking off two…
Letter to the Editor
Skin for All Seasons Notice of Permanent Closure Dear Editor, As we start a new year, I have made one of the most difficult decisions of my professional career. With a very heavy heart, Skin For All Seasons is announcing…
Guest Op-Ed: Celine Dion, Kirstie Alley, Christmas, Good News and Bad
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Award winning actress Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with cancer shortly before her untimely death at the young age of 71. Grammy award winning Celine Dion has recently been diagnosed with a neurological disease called Stiff Person…
RHS Sports Roundup
Cunha Wins 600 at Winter Festival Revere star track performer JV Cunha kicked off the 2023 indoor track and field season in a big way, winning the 600 meter event at the Winter Festival of the Mass. State Track Coaches Assoc.…
Obituaries 12-14-2022
Margaret Gallant An Incredibly Loving and Giving Person Margaret E. (Deon) Gallant, 87, of Revere passed peacefully in her family home on Thursday, December 8. She was the devoted wife of 51 years to the late Gerald G. Gallant; beloved…
Tree Lighting at City Hall
Tenth Annual Santa Parade
Now on the Other Side of the Desk, RHS Alum Elizabeth Lake Returns to the Classroom
By Melissa Moore-Randall In 2017, Elizabeth Lake crossed the graduation stage at Harry Della Russo Stadium capping off four years of academic and athletic success. After graduating from Revere High School (RHS), she continued her education at Boston College pursuing…
Council Approves Initial Deposit to Opioid Recovery Trust Fund
By Adam Swift More than $250,000, the initial payment in a statewide opioid settlement, has been transferred to a special trust fund in Revere. Monday night, the City Council approved transferring the $254,470 for calendar year 2022, the first year…
City Council Approves Special Permit for Mountain Avenue Townhouses
By Adam Swift The City Council recently approved a special permit allowing for the construction of two townhouses at 355 Mountain Ave. At last week’s council zoning subcommittee meeting, Ward 4 Councillor and committee chair Patrick Keefe said the proposal…
Councillor Requests Look at EV Charging Ordinance
By Adam Swift Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto wants to ensure the city is ahead of the game when it comes to safety for electric vehicle charging. At Monday night’s council meeting, Zambuto proposed the city draft an ordinance or special legislation…
Iovanna Receives Oath as Chief Probation Officer of Chelsea District Court
Revere resident Jessica Iovanna received her oath as the new Chief Probation Officer of the Chelsea District Court during an impressive ceremony on Dec. 1 at the courthouse. A Merrimack College 2005 graduate with a degree in Business Management, Iovanna,…
Human Rights Commission Models Circle Process in Latest Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee,…
Council Approves Expanding Public Art Commission
By Adam Swift The city’s Public Art Commission has room to grow, giving the ability for the commission to create more subcommittees as it oversees public art projects throughout Revere. Monday night, the City Council approved an ordinance change allowing…
ZBA Rejects Variance for Sewall St. Single-Family Home
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) rejected a request by a developer for a variance in order to construct a single-family home on a vacant lot adjacent to a two-family home he owns on Sewall St. at its meeting…
The Sounds of Christmas: A Musical Holiday Celebration
Special to the Journal St. Anthony’s church was filled with music, joy, and generosity Sunday evening as the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra entertained hundreds of patrons in the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas†Concert and food drive.…
City Council Gets High School Project Update
By Adam Swift It’s a busy holiday season for those working to build the new Revere High School. A number of critical deadlines for the project are coming up by the end of the year, as consultants and engineers have…
RPS Fine Arts Director, Kelly Williams, Looking To Use Art Education To Increase Academic Success
By Melissa Moore-Randall Kelly Williams appointed new Director of Fine Arts for Revere Grades K-12. Williams, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, photography and communications, a Master’s Degree in Art Education, and an Education Specialist Degree (CAGS) in…
A Fitting Tribute To Ace McCarrick
The naming last week by the City Council of the basketball courts adjacent to Harry Della Russo Stadium in honor of the late Robert “Ace†McCarrick is a fitting tribute to a man who devoted his entire adult life to…
