Special to the Journal Three Revere police officers were presented with Certificates of Merit by the city council Monday evening in recognition of their heroic actions during a fire on North Shore Road on August 19. Sgt. Sean Matthews, Sgt.…
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Brian Averback announces Candidacy for Ward 1 City Council
Special to the Journal Vice Chair of the Revere Conservation Commission Brian Averback has announced his candidacy for Ward One City Council. The following is his announcement: “As the only open and contested City Council ward seat in the city…
Council Approves Councillor Kelley’s Motion to Increase Discount for Senior Water Rate Program
By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved an increase in the discounts offered to senior citizens through the 2026 Water and Sewer Senior Discount Program at last week’s meeting. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley introduced the motion calling for a 10…
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Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop partnering with Stop & Shop to host regional vaccine clinic The Cities of Chelsea and Revere and Town of Winthrop (North Suffolk Public Health Collaborative) are partnering with Stop & Shop to host a regional vaccine…
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Local Unions 328, 2168, and 723 endorse Marc Silvestri for re-election to City Council
Special to the Journal The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC), along with Floor Coverers Local 2168, Carpenters Local 328, and Residential Carpenters Local 723, have officially endorsed Councillor Marc Silvestri for re-election to the Revere City Council.…
HRC discusses Columbus, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
By Journal Staff The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, October 2, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini, Albert Tecci, Sheila Johnson, Kourou Pich, and…
Teamsters endorse Councilor Juan Pablo Jaramillo’s Re-election bid
Special to the Journal Councilor at-large Juan Pablo Jaramillo received the endorsement of the over 12,000 strong Teamsters Local 25. The local which represents workers across eastern Massachusetts including those at Republic Services, the transnational multibillion dollar company with a…
Council Approves Funding for Divided Benches at Kimmerlee Park
By Adam Swift The city council voted 10-1 last week to appropriate $5,000 from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the replacement of benches at Kimmerlee Park in Beachmont to help deter homeless people from sleeping on them. Councillor-at-Large Juan…
Mayor Keefe’s Revere Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program Application Opens October 16
Special to the Journal The application for the City of Revere’s Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program will be live on the City of Revere’s website, revere.org, starting Thursday, October 16 at 8:15am. City staff will also be on hand to…
Stories of Resilience: Revere Public Schools Launches Oral History Project for Hispanic Heritage Month
Special to the Journal When Jose Marin Herrera walks the halls of Revere High School, he carries with him more than his backpack and books—he carries the story of his family’s journey to the United States. This fall, Jose’s voice,…
Bricklayers Local 3 Endorses Michelle Kelley for Re-election
Special to the Journal The Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island announced its endorsement of Revere At-Large City Council candidate for re-election, Michelle Kelley, citing her courage and vision for Revere as…
Council Approves Reopening Lincoln School as Polling Location in 2027
By Adam Swift Last week, the city council unanimously approved a motion to put the Lincoln School back online as a polling location beginning in 2027. The motion was presented by Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro.…
State Reps. Turco and Giannino Endorse Monterroso for Ward 1 School Committee
Special to the Journal In a power campaign move, State Representative Jeffrey Turco and State Representative Jessica Giannino have endorsed Vice Chair Jacqueline Monterroso in her re-election bid for the Ward 1 School Committee seat. Joining Senator Edwards in her…
Teamsters Endorse Kelley for Re-election as Councillorat-Large after Landmark Sanitation Strike Victory
Special to the Journal Just days after reaching an agreement to end one of the longest sanitation worker strikes in Massachusetts in recent decades, the Teamsters have endorsed Michelle Kelley for re-election to her At-Large seat on the Revere City…
Council Approves Loan Order for McMackin Field Project
By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved a $4.2 million loan order for the second phase of the McMackin Field project. The money will help the city complete the approximately $6.5 million project by the middle of next summer,…
Suffolk Downs Celebrates Grand Opening of Twisted Fate Brewery
Special to the Journal This past weekend, The HYM Investment Group (“HYM”) and National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”), celebrated Twisted Fate Brewing’s grand opening at Suffolk Downs. Twisted Fate, a family-owned, majority female-owned nanobrewery is the first retail tenant…
Council requests reopening Lincoln School as polling location in 2027
Last week, the city council unanimously approved a motion asking that the mayor request the Election Commission put the Lincoln School back online as a polling location beginning in 2027. However, according to the City Clerk, it was previously determined that…
Board of Health issues condemnation order for 230 Harris Street
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 25, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, fellow member Kathleen Savage, Director of Public Health Lauren Buck, Health…
Police officers honored foractions in North Shore Road fire
Three Revere police officers were presented with Certificates of Merit by the city council Monday evening in recognition of their heroic actions during a fire on North Shore Road on August 19. Sgt. Sean Matthews, Sgt. Keith Lessner, and Officer…
Brian Averback announces candidacy for Ward 1 City Council
Vice Chair of the Revere Conservation Commission Brian Averback has announced his candidacy for Ward One City Council. The following is his announcement: “As the only open and contested City Council ward seat in the city of Revere, your vote…
