Special to the Journal Helge-Gansett hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on SORA Revere. Located at 93 Bennington St., SORA is a 7-story, 114-unit living community, thoughtfully designed to be in harmony with this transformative neighborhood. …
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Northeast Metro Tech Exploratory Saturday Program To Return This Winter
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech’s Saturday Program will return beginning in December, giving non-Northeast students from the school’s sending communities an opportunity to explore its career technical programs. Students in grades 9-12 who reside…
Tompkins Named ‘Employer of the Year’ by National Government Labor Union
Special to the Journal Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins was named “Employer of the Year†by the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE). Reacting to the unexpected honor of becoming the first-ever recipient of the award, Sheriff Tompkins expressed…
An Important Election With Big Ballot Questions
This Tuesday, November 8, is state election day in Massachusetts. With two-term incumbent Governor Charlie Baker having chosen not to seek re-election, voters will be choosing a new governor for the first time in eight years. The contest between Democrat…
Guest Op-Ed: Yes on 4: Practical Public Safety and Economic Policy
By Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Jessica Giannino Mobility is essential to working families in the City of Revere. It is critical that our residents can get to and from work, doctors’ appointments, school or to buy groceries safely. There has been a…
Letter to the Editor
Saints and Souls Dear Editor, Religious calendars indicate All Saint’s Day and All Souls Day occur on November 1st and 2nd respectively. All saints have a soul. But not all souls will become saints. Being a saint according to scripture…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Volleyball Team Completes Perfect Season; Travels to Amherst for Tourney The Revere High girls volleyball team put the finishing touch on a perfect season with an exciting and dramatic 3-2 victory over Brockton this past Friday evening at the…
Revere Middle School Cross Country Team Finishes Season
By Melissa Moore- Randall The Middle School Cross Country team composed of students from the Garfield Middle School, Susan B. Anthony Middle School and Rumney Marsh Academy finished their fall season this week. The team competed in the Greater Boston…
Obituaries 11-02-2022
Mildred French Longtime Pre-School Teacher at Little Folks Daycare in East Boston Funeral Services were held in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals for Mildred E. (LeGrow) French who passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on October…
Revere Beach Pumpkin Dash
Fall Events At The Senior Center
Meet Tom Skwierawski, the Revere’s New Chief of Planning and Community Development
Monday, October 17 marked Tom Skwierawski’s first day as the City of Revere’s new Chief of Planning and Community Development. Tom worked in the City of Fitchburg for the last eight years, where he was Executive Director of Community Development…
Traffic Comm. Shifts Into Reverse, Ends 60-Day Trial To Await Results of Traffic Study
The Revere Traffic Commission unanimously voted to end a 60-day trial period for Sigourney Rd. and Derby St. that had converted those streets temporarily into one-way roadways in order to give some relief to the residents of Derby and Sigourney…
News Briefs
Revere’s All Hallows Eve Grab your costumes, bring the family and get ready for truly spooky day of events. Revere’s All Hallows’ Eve brings together multiple Halloween inspired events for all ages. Lift Your Spirits Beer Garden (Veterans Memorial Park)…
License Commission Approves License for Used Car Dealership
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, October 19, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting. Although there were only four items on…
Those 30 House Democrats: Did You Send YourLetter to Putin Too?
Earlier this week, a group of 30 House Democrats sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to seek a diplomatic solution with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. “In conclusion, we urge you to make vigorous diplomatic…
Enjoy a Happy — and Safe — Halloween
With the Halloween holiday on Monday, and with many celebrating it over the weekend, we urge all of our readers to take part in the holiday festivities in a safe manner. Motorists should be extra cautious — by which we…
Guest Op-Ed: Yes on 4: Practical, Safe, Economic Policy
By East Boston’s Delegation Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Adrian Madaro and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta In East Boston, we represent one of the most diverse populations in the state. We are not only proud of diversity but we know that,…
Letter to the Editor
The Ultimate Solution Dear Editor, The thought of WWIII and the nuclear devestation that would ensue makes one ponder eternal issues. We’ve been plagued with many ills, the greatest resides in the human heart. No amount of education, environmental improvements…
Guest Op-Ed: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Lowering Costs for Seniors
By Katherine Clark, Congresswoman (MA-5) In August, I got a call from Barry from Waltham. Tragically, his wife has cancer, and while her prescriptions are covered by Medicare, they cost $3,000 a month. Read that again: $3,000 a month. They’re…