Category: News
Face to Face: City Council will Return to Council Chambers for Next Meeting
City Council President Patrick Keefe said the 11-member Council will return to the Joseph A. DelGrosso Chambers at City Hall for its next meeting on July 27. The Council has been participating remotely in meetings for the past few months…
Rana takes Leave of Absence as Director of Healthy Initiatives
Dimple Rana has taken a leave of absence from her position as director of Healthy Community Initiatives for the City of Revere. Rana said there were “a couple of reasons” behind the decision that she made last Thursday afternoon. “First,…
New Police Chief David Callahan Honored at City Hall Ceremony
The city honored David Callahan on his promotion to Chief of Revere Police at an impressive, formal ceremony Tuesday afternoon outside Revere City Hall. Mayor Brian Arrigo led the list of officials offering their congratulations to Callahan, who becomes the…
Northeastern Nursing Students Support Safe Reopening of City Hall Services
Special to the Journal Revere City Hall resumed in-person operations last Monday, June 29 with the help of nursing students from Northeastern University. Revere’s Public Health Nurse, Carol Donovan, works with Northeastern each year to bring nursing students into Revere…
After 44 years in Revere Public Schools Robert Lasala will Retire
In 1976 Robert Lasala walked across the stage at Revere High School to receive his diploma from former Superintendent of Schools William Hill and former State Rep. William Reinstein who had a message for him on the day of his…
Council Approves FY ’21 Budget of $209.6 Million Mayor’s Promotions of Key Personnel are Denied
The Revere City unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s Fiscal Year ’21 city budget of $209.6 million at a Council meeting Monday night. But councilors rejected a proposal by Mayor Arrigo to promote certain personnel who would have additional responsibilities in…
Zoning Bd. Approves Three Different Shirley Ave. Projects
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals approved three separate projects for Shirley Avenue, all of which required several variances last week. The projects will comprise a total of 95 residential micro-units among three buildings and three commercial spaces in two…
I Do: City Clerk Melnik Is Called upon to Conduct Marriage Vow Ceremonies
City Clerk Ashley Melnik drew plaudits from all 11 city councilors for her professionalism and preciseness Monday night, explaining the exact significance of what a “no” vote or “yes” vote during the complicated budget deliberations and then conducting the roll…
It’s a Summer Sensation: Banana Boat Always a Big Draw for Beachgoers
The long lines are forming at Banana Boat which is no surprise for the popular ice cream stand that is in its 43rd year at its location at the corner of Beach Street and Ocean Avenue. Sisters Avri Schena and…
Councillor Serino’s Opposition to Promotions was ‘Nothing Personal’
Richard Serino is an emerging first-term councillor from Ward 6. Brian Arrigo is the popular, second-term mayor of Revere. Serino didn’t let that gap in experience get in the way of being on different sides with Mayor Arrigo, who has…
Parks and Rec Fourth of July Celebration at SBA is Cancelled
Mike Hinojosa, director of the Revere Parks and Recreation Department, confirmed that the annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Susan B. Anthony School fields has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state-ordered guidelines for large-scale gatherings.…
Council Approves Motion Requesting Reinstatement of Teachers
The City Council unanimously approved a motion sponsored by Councillors Jessica Giannino and Joanne McKenna that Mayor Brian Arrigo request the Revere Public Schools to “reinstate three educators who were punished for union activity.” Arrigo, as mayor, serves as chair…
COVID-19 Update: Revere Seeing Average of 3.4 Case Increase per Week
As of June 25, the City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of June 25, the Revere…
Council Tables Action on Human Rights Commission Appointment
The City Council approved four of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments at its meeting Monday night, but the fifth one drew considerable discussion before the appointment was advanced for discussion at a future meeting. David Callahan was appointed as chief of…
First RBC ‘Beautiful Home’ Award given in 2020
The Revere Beautification Committee has made its first “Beautiful Home” award to Mark and Stacie Baxter whose home is located on the Lynnway in the Point of Pines. It is extremely difficult to try to describe the reasons that made…
State Weekly Unemployment Claimant Data Declining
Showing decreases for the second consecutive week, Massachusetts, from June 14 to June 20, had 29,541 individuals file an initial claim for regular Unemployment Insurance (UI), a small decrease of 443 over the previous week. From March 15 to June…
Arrigo Announces Launch of Revere Works
Program is to prepare Revere residents for Revere jobs in growth industries As the unemployment rate in the city of Revere nears 26 percent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Brian Arrigo on Tuesday announced Revere Works, a…
Gravellese, Giannino Agree to Two Debates in State Rep Election
State representative candidates Joe Gravellese and Jessica Giannino have agreed to meet in two debates before the Democratic Primary Election on Sept. 1. Gravellese and Giannino are running for the seat currently held by State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, who is…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead through July 11
Route 1 Traffic Impacts • Route 1 Northbound : Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) • Route 1…
