The City Council took a trip down memory lane Monday night, honoring Paul and RoseAnne Musto and their family for 65 years of ownership of the China Roma Restaurant and on the occasion of their retirement. Ward 3 Councillor Arthur…
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Council Approves Shaikh Appointment to Cultural Council
The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointment of Farah Shaikh to the Revere Cultural Council at Monday’s meeting. Shaikh has been a Revere resident since 2007 and is the mother of two children. “I’ve been on PTO since…
Councillors Laud President Keefe for His Leadership at Final Meeting of the Year
Councillors took their “point of personal privilege†segment at the end of Monday’s meeting to thank Patrick Keefe for his exceptional leadership as president of the City Council during a challenging year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Councilor-at-Large and State…
Council President Keefe Expresses Frustration With No In-Classroom Instruction in Revere Schools
In a powerful statement that reverberated in the educational community into the weekend and on to this week, City Council President Patrick Keefe expressed frustration with students still being unable to attend classes in person at Revere schools. Keefe’s remarks,…
Council Gives Its Support to New Residences At 83 Bradstreet
Paul Buonfiglio appeared at the City Council’s Zoning Sub-Committee meeting to talk about his plans to alter an existing, non-conforming four-unit structure by increasing the number of units to six at 83 Bradstreet Ave. Buonfiglio is the well-known director of…
Kingston Serves the Revere Community in Many Ways
By Melissa Moore-Randall Situated in the basement of Revere City Hall, a small office serves as a valuable part of the Revere community. The Revere Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union has been serving the Revere community for the last 58…
Coats for Kids Fundraiser Rallies on Despite COVID-19
By Melissa Moore-Randall As Revere continues to grapple with COVID 19 it has not dampened the mission of one annual holiday event. Coats for Kids is in full swing once again this year trying to bring holiday cheer to Revere…
Revere Public School Superintendent Dianne Kelly Addresses Reopening Criticism
With parents and students feeling anxious to return to in-person learning some parents have criticized the Revere Public School (RPS) Department for not doing enough to get students back in classrooms or that the department is being overly cautious. At…
Council Looks to Deter Wage Theft; Blocks Dishonest Contractors from Public Bids
The City Council voted to send an ordinance establishing a wage theft prevention regulation to the Council’s Legislative Affairs Subcommittee following a hearing on the issue at Monday’s meeting. Councillors-at-Large Steven Morabito and Jessica Giannino co-sponsored the original motion for…
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening of Revere Store on Squire Road
Stop & Shop, a neighborhood grocer for more than 100 years, has unveiled a newly remodeled store in Revere, located at 540 Squire Road. Stop & Shop is elevating the grocery experience by delivering more fresh, healthy and convenient food…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through December 26
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. …
A Deadly Blaze: One Person Dies in 4-Alarm Fire on Thornton St.
One person died in a fire that engulfed a three-story, multi-family home at 53 Thornton St. Tuesday morning. The identity of the deceased individual has not been released. Two other occupants were injured and taken to a Boston hospital. Fire…
Lighting up the Night With Special Guest Santa Claus
Free Testing for Revere Residents at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center
Special to the Journal The City of Revere has been a hot spot for Covid-19 and the lines at the many free testing sites are getting longer as the temperature is getting colder. Mayor Brian Arrigo along with the Director…
News Briefs
City of Revere Parks and Rec Dept. Announces Virtual Holiday Events The City of Revere Parks and Recreation Department yesterday announced two virtual holiday events for Revere residents. Because of COVID-19, many of the City’s traditional holiday events have been…
A Step Back: Baker Admin. Announces Statewide Rollback to Step 3, Phase
The Baker administration on Tuesday announced that all Massachusetts cities and towns will roll back to Step Three, Phase One of the state’s reopening plan, effective Sunday, December 13. Following increases in hospitalizations and cases after the Thanksgiving holiday, the…
Rep.-Elect Giannino Appoints of Serino as Legislative Aide
State Representative-Elect Jessica Giannino announced the appointment of Richard J. Serino as her legislative aide. “As I transition into the role of State Representative, I am thrilled to announce Richard J. Serino will be serving as my State House aide…
Avid Hotel Boston Logan Airport – Revere Opens
The 104-room avid hotel Boston Logan Airport – Revere opened to guests on Nov. 25 at 405 American Legion Highway, former site of Revere Car Wash. “We’re very excited to be in Revere,†said avid Sales Manager Christine McCaslin. Guests…
George Colella Academic Achievement Awards Presented at Council Meeting
School Committee member Carol Tye joined Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and City Council members in presenting the George Colella Academic Achievement Awards to Revere students during Monday’s City Council meeting. Tye, former superintendent of schools, is chair of…
Toys for Tickets Parking Program Returns for Season
Mayor Brian Arrigo has announced that the Parking Department is offering a Toys for Tickets program, as the city has in the past, where anyone who received a parking ticket can have their fines reduced by up to $30 per ticket…
