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…
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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…
Even During times of Crisis, Roca Continues to Prove That Change Is Possible
Nobody wants to be defined by their challenges but Covid-19 has highlighted a crisis among a population that, in the best of times, was struggling to thrive. Roca believes in the most vulnerable young adults in the Commonwealth. They are…
Gov. Baker and DESE Releases School Reopening Guidelines for the Fall
Last week Governor Charlie Baker’s office and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released their initial guidance about reopening schools this fall. According to Baker’s office and DESE current medical research supports a safe in-person return to school…
Loretta LaCentra of Revere Honored as an Unsung Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
Special to the Journal Mrs. Loretta LaCentra of Revere has been honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2020 class of Commonwealth Heroines. Mrs. LaCentra has been honored with the other Commonwealth Heroines for…
Mayor Arrigo urges residents to remain vigilant as key metrics continue to trend positively; mobile testing for seniors continues
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 Board of Health has been…
Farewell to the Chief
Council Sub-Committee will Discuss Budget with Arrigo on Friday
John Powers, chair of the City Council’s Ways and Means Subcommittee, will call a rare Friday (5 p.m.) meeting to further discuss the Fiscal Year ’21 budget with Mayor Brian Arrigo. Powers said that he has additional questions about the…
Appreciation: Regional School Committee Member Ron Jannino Dies at 75
The Revere community is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving and most dedicating public officials. Ronald Jannino, who served as Revere’s representative on the Northeastern Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee for 35 years, died on June 20. He…
City of Revere Hosts Free Children’s Book Drive with Revere Public Library
This Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 AM -11:00 AM in the Revere Library Parking Lot (179 Beach St), the City of Revere will host a Free Children’s Book Drive. The books will be available for children in Pre-K through middle…
