Category: News
Paul Revere Innovation School Winter Concert
ZBA Re-approves 80-unit Condo Projecton Revere Beach Blvd.at the Site of Bill Ash’s
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, January 28, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Council Debates Funding for Tree Plantings
By Adam Swift Several city councillors want to make sure Revere is doing more to plant trees along the city’s streets and sidewalks. At last week’s meeting, Councillors Paul Argenzio, Joanne McKenna, and Jim Mercurio introduced a motion asking that…
McKinley School Renovation Bond Approval Heads to Subcommittee
By Adam Swift The city council’s ways and means subcommittee will consider a $37 million bond authorization for the renovation of the McKinley School at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 9. The renovated McKinley School will be the home of…
News Briefs
Revere Beach Partnership Hosts the 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland Revere Beach – To celebrate the winter season at America’s First Public Beach, the Revere Beach Partnership will host its annual Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 11…
Councillors Praise Public Works Storm Performance
By Adam Swift Several city councillors had praise for the public works department and other volunteers following the major snowstorm that hit the region on Sunday, Jan. 25. At last week’s meeting, Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna thanked volunteers from local nonprofit…
Apartments Proposed for above Capri Bistro
By Adam Swift The owner of the Capri Restaurant at 1559 North Shore Road, Claudia Gallego, is looking to add two floors to the existing building to allow for the construction of eight one-bedroom apartments. The proposal was before the…
RMV Reminds Residents that TSA Fees for Flying without a REAL ID or Passport Now in Effect
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that they must present a federally approved form of identification, such as a REAL ID driver’s license, a REAL ID identification card, or a valid U.S.…
Councillor McKenna Introduces Curb Cut Ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council scheduled a public hearing for its Monday, Feb. 23 meeting on an ordinance revision submitted by Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna at last week’s council meeting. McKenna’s motion would amend the city ordinance relative to construction…
DCR Announces Series of Events and Programming to Celebrate Black History Month
Special to the Journal To celebrate Black History Month, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hosting free interactive events at Roxbury Heritage State Park and Fall River Heritage State Park. The series will provide opportunities for visitors…
Governor Healey takes Action to keep ICE Out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Files legislation to protect Mass. residents from ICE abuses Special to the Journal Gov. Maura Healey today took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation…
AFT Massachusetts Stands with State House Efforts to Protect Residents from ICE
Special to the Journal The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority fulfilling…
Now Thats a Snowstorm
Revere received around 18-inches of snow following Storm Fern.
Celebrating New Years at Senior Center
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…
