Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is well known for looking out for her constituents’ best interests on the streets of Beachmont and as it now turns out, officially in the air up above the neighborhood as well. McKenna’s home and…
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Find the Latest ‘Beautiful Home’ on Payson Street
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) has chosen a Payson Street home as recipient for its latest “Beautiful Home†award. As one goes by this house, it is obvious why it warranted this designation. The center entrance of the home is…
Major Storm Knocks Down Trees, But No Significant Damage Reported
Revere DPW Supt. Paul Argenzio said that the major rainstorm that hit Revere late Sunday afternoon (Aug. 23) knocked down a few trees and caused minor flooding, but there was no significant damage to homes in the city. The fast-moving…
RLDC at Revere Karate Academy
The idea of converting karate studios into remote learning classrooms is catching on and Doreen DiRienzo is bringing the concept to Revere Karate Academy at the start of the Revere school year. DiRienzo is one of the most decorated, international…
Firefighters Battle Two Multiple-Alarm Blazes on Same Night
Special to The Journal A box alarm was struck August 5 at 8:21 p.m. for a report of a structure fire at 93 Bradstreet Avenue. Deputy Manion on arrival assumed Command and called in that a working fire was in…
Large Turnout Expected for Primary Election on Sept. 1
In past years Elections Commissioner Diane Colella would be basing her prediction for an Election Day turnout on her years of experience and personal gauging of the interest in the Revere community. But with mail-in voting and absentee balloting on…
Officials Announce COVID-19 Restrictions on Primary Night
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and related restrictions, and in the effort to promote public safety and protect the well-being of everyone involved, the following steps will be implemented at Re-vere City Hall on Primary Election Night, Tuesday, September 1.…
City Close to Picking a New High School Project Manager
At last week’s Revere School Committee meeting, Revere Public School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly reported that the City of Revere has narrowed down the list of prospective Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) that will oversee the design and construction of a…
Winthrop Shop Got the Best: Robin’s Nest Voted Best Giftshop North of Boston
If you are looking for that special gift or a treat for yourself, then you do not have to go further than Robin’s Nest at 79 Jefferson Street in Winthrop Center. Robin’s Nest recently won North Shore Magazine’s Readers’ Choice…
Showcase Cinemas Set to Re-Open Nine Mass. Locations, Including Revere, Aug. 28
Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today that it will re-open nine Massachusetts theaters on Friday, Aug. 28 in time for the release of Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated Christopher Nolan film on Thursday, Sept.…
Friends of Mary Ellen Greenway Circulating Greenway Extension Survey
Last year Rep. Adrian Madaro secured $100,000 in the state budget for an engineering, environmental and feasibility study to extend the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway past Constitution Beach to Belle Isle Marsh and eventually to Winthrop and Revere. Support for…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Endorses Joe Kennedy for U.S. Senate
Citing his commitment to the future of the Democratic Party and progressive causes, Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week endorsed Congressman Joe Kennedy III in his bid for U.S. Senate. Speaker Pelosi is the highest-ranking female elected official in the United…
Enforcement team will begin issuing citations for private gatherings, closing parks facilities due to non-compliance
City Hiring Ambassadors to Support Education and Awareness Efforts 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…
RPD Officers Promoted
Kennedy Visits Revere
Giannino, Gravellese Set to Participate in Debate Thursday
The political spotlight in the Sixteenth Duffolk District that includes Revere will be on candidates Jessica Giannino and Joe Gravellese Thursday at 6 p.m. when the two candidates for state representative participate in a debate broadcast live on Revere TV.…
Election Commission Prepares for Record 2020 Voter Turnout
The City of Revere Elections Department is preparing for record voter turnout ahead of this year’s September 1 State Primaries and November 3 State Election. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents’ polling locations have changed and new Vote-By-Mail procedures…
Revere Teachers Association Supports Fully ‘Remote’ Start to the School Year
President Revere Teachers Association (RTA) Gina Garro said this week that the RTA believes the only safe start to school is in a fully remote model for all educators, staff and students. “We fully acknowledge the difficult situation the community…
Caggiano Announces Candidacy for Northeast Regional School Committee
Special to The Journal Anthony Caggiano has announced that he will be candidate for the Revere seat on the Northeast Metropolitan Regional School Committee in the Nov. 3 election. Caggiano is a graduate of Revere High School (Class of 1976)…
News Briefs
City of Revere Secures Nearly $1million in Savings for Taxpayers Earlier this month the City of Revere successfully issued a $5,490,000 10-year general obligation bond, saving Revere taxpayers $962,462. The City received several competitive bids from underwriters, with BNY Mellon…
