Revere received around 18-inches of snow following Storm Fern.
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Revere Sings Returns
Showcase of student talent, and community spirit a success Special to the Journal It was standing-room only at Revere High School on Tuesday, January 13, for the annual Revere Sings concert, the district’s yearly vocal concert that showcases choirs from…
License Comm. restores Closing Hours to 2 a.m. for Two Establishments
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, January 21, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and members Liliana Monroy and Daniel Occena. The commissioners had…
Police Department looks for Approval of Body Camera Contract
By Adam Swift The Revere Police Department is looking for the approval of a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises to procure body-worn cameras for its officers. The five year contract with Axon Enterprises totals just over $1.1 million. Last November,…
High School Foundation Work Could begin in March
By Adam Swift The general contractor provided an update on the current work at the new high school during last week’s Revere High School Building Committee. The $400 million-plus, four-story school at Wonderland is being paid for in part through…
RPS Hosts Community Night on Housing and Youth Support
Special to the Journal Last Thursday, Revere Public Schools held an event for families, students, and community members to talk about housing stability, youth support, and access to important resources. The Haven Project and the Revere Housing Authority gave presentations…
Health Board Upholds Two Decisions by ISD
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its first regular monthly meeting since September last Thursday, January 22, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Dr. Drew Bunker, Kathleen Savage, and Viviana Catano were on hand for the session,…
Massport Releases Draft 2025 Strategic Plan; public input will help shape the Authority’s vision for next decade
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the release of its draft Strategic Plan and is seeking public comment to help shape Massport’s path forward. The Plan builds on Massport’s strengths and a decade of progress,…
Traffic Comm. adds snow restrictions on Bradstreet, Winthrop Aves.
The Revere Traffic Commission (RTC) held a brief (25 minutes) regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso City Council Chambers. DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella presided over the session that was attended by…
AHTF’s ADU loan program apps should be online soon
The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, January 14, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Joseph Gravellese was joined by Treasurer Anayo Osueke and fellow board members…
Happy Day Nursery School founder, Carole Smith, retires after 44 years
By Marianne Salza Carole Smith has felt like a guardian angel has been watching over Happy Day Nursery School for four decades. On January 1, 2026, after 44 years of shaping the little minds of nearly 2,000 students, the director…
Public hearing on McKinley School bondauthorization scheduled for next council meeting
The city council will hold a public hearing on a $37 million bond authorization for the renovation of the McKinley School at its next meeting on Monday, Jan. 26. The city has already approved $6.5 million for the project, which…
Council to honor first responders who helped save young girl
A number of public safety officials will be honored by the city council for their roles in helping save a 9-year-old girl who was in cardiac arrest last October. The motion for the council to formally recognize and commend members…
Brief meeting for Revere Disabilities Comm.
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held a brief regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, January 13, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Mario Grimanis, and Ellie Vargas. DeCicco presented a summary…
City looks to work with new owners ofOcean Avenue apartment buildings
There is a new owner for the troubled Water’s Edge apartment buildings on Ocean Avenue. Waltham-based Helge Capital offered $42.5 million for the three apartment buildings located at 364, 370, and 388 Ocean Ave. which contain 303 units last fall.…
Local Catholic Schools offer well-roundededucation beyond traditional academics
For parents seeking a well-rounded education, which along with a traditional academic curriculum, also emphasizes good citizenship and religious faith, the Greater Boston area offers a number of top-notch Catholic Schools. ?Located at 20 Winthrop St. in Charlestown, Good Shepherd…
EBCCS celebrates Catholic Schools week
EBCCS will celebrate Catholic Schools Week with a focus on our faith, our students, our families, and our staff. Throughout the week, parents will be invited into their child’s classroom to take part in a variety of activities, such as…
Community meeting provides update on Rte. 1A South improvements
The city’s planning and community development department, along with Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, hosted a community meeting on the Route 1A South roadway improvements at the Point of Pines Fire Station last week. The work includes the construction…
Revere Arabic Community awarded Community Power Grant fromProject Bread to advance food justice and systems change
Revere Arabic Community, of Revere, has been named a recipient of Project Bread’s inaugural Community Power Grants program. The funding will help to drive grassroots advocacy and systems change to address the root causes of food insecurity, building capacity for…
