Special to the Journal The Revere Public Schools community is in for a couple of leadership changes this summer as Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly announced the appointment of two experienced and highly regarded educators to principal positions across the district.…
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Councilor Guarino-Sawaya Seeks Traffic Safety Improvements near Engine 5
By Adam Swift The city council approved a motion made by Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya that seeks to improve roadway safety for the fire department’s Engine 5. Guarino-Sawaya’s motion on Monday night asks that the mayor request the Massachusetts…
Council Approves Cryptocurrency ATM Ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council approved an ordinance that bans cryptocurrency ATMs in public spaces at its meeting on Monday night. Councilor-at-Large Marc Silvestri introduced the ordinance, which was crafted alongside Claire Inzerillo of the city solicitor’s office. The…
Beachmont Caregivers Experience RPS’s Restorative Practices at Monthly Coffee Hour
Special to the Journal Last week at the Parent Coffee Hour at Beachmont School, caregivers participated in shaping school culture by experiencing and providing feedback on Restorative Practices, an approach that continues to grow across Revere Public Schools. Led by…
Revere Beach Cleanup
Revere Elks Host Pre-marathon Pasta Dinner
Traffic Commission considers restricting Parking on Revere St.
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 16, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall. DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella presided over the session that was…
RHS Deputy Principal Shay St. Laurent named new principal
St. Laurent will become high school’s first female leader Special to the Journal A major leadership change is happening at Revere High School (RHS). Deputy Principal Shay St. Laurent has been named principal and will begin her new role on…
Developer provides update on Suffolk Downs to council
By Adam Swift Several major projects are expected to get underway on the Revere side of the massive Suffolk Downs mixed-use development by the end of the year. Thomas O’Brien, the CEO of Suffolk Downs developer HYM met with the…
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Revere Elks Lodge #1171 to Host Mother’s Day Ceremony and Brunch Revere Elks Lodge #1171 will host a special Mother’s Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremonial brunch honoring mothers and family traditions. Members…
Revere Elks host Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner to bring community together
Special to the Journal The Revere Elks Lodge #1171 brought members and guests together this past Sunday for its Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner, marking the organization’s first event under its new administration and setting the tone for the year ahead. Held…
Concerns raised about driving schools in neighborhoods
By Adam Swift Residents in the Mill Street area said they are tired of driving schools using their neighborhood as a training course. At Monday night’s city council meeting, several residents spoke in favor of a motion filed by Councillors…
Keefe joins Revere leaders to announce ‘Field of Play’ events
Summer Tourism initiative for soccer fans will include free activities and events on America’s First Public Beach and near MBTA hubs Special to the Journal Amidst lively youth pickup soccer games, the City of Revere and Mayor Patrick M. Keefe…
Board of Health hears of spending plans for opioid funds
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health (BoH) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, April 23, in the Revere City Hall City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were BoH members Kathleen Savage (who served as Acting…
City Council remembers former member Catherine Penn
By Adam Swift The city council honored former Councilor Catherine Penn with a resolution of condolence on Monday night. Penn, who served on the council in the 1980s, died on Thursday, April 23. “Cathy Penn was my neighbor for many,…
Award-winning children’s author Ada Ari visits the Whelan School
Special to the Journal There was plenty of energy, imagination, and movement inside the Whelan School on Monday as award-winning children’s author Ada Ari brought her unique blend of storytelling, dance, and cultural exploration to classrooms full of eager young…
MBTA and MassDOT celebrate Earth Day with Blue Line station cleanup
Special to the Journal In honor of Earth Day 2026, dozens of employees from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) volunteered to cleanup eight stations along the MBTA Blue Line: Maverick, Airport, Wood…
Spring Fling at The Senior Center
Council Police detail Motion Fails to get Majority
By Adam Swift Despite a positive recommendation from its ways and means subcommittee, the city council failed to approve a motion that called for police details at its meetings. The motion was introduced by Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna and Ward 5…
Mayor Keefe joins regional leaders to break ground on historic McKinley School revitalization
Mayor Patrick Keefe and the City of Revere hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially mark the comprehensive restoration and rehabilitation of the former McKinley Elementary School on Friday, April 17. The project will creatively repurpose the currently-defunct building at 65…