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…
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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…
Revere Works Coalition Launches Interactive Employment Resource Website
The Revere Works coalition announced the launch of an interactive employment resource website (revere.org/revere-works) to serve as a central depository for job opportunities, training and other resources for residents and employers. Formed in June 2020 to help position Revere residents…
Revere ConsComm Approves Changes to Suffolk Downs Project
The long wait for development to start at the former Suffolk Downs is almost over. Michael Barowsky, Vice-President of Development from the HYM Investment Group, the owner of the Suffolk Downs site, said that construction will start in the second…
Revere Society for Cultural and Historical Preservation Museum Shop Day
By Marianne Salza The Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation (RSCHP) is stocked with holiday items that celebrate the history of Revere. On December 5, RSCHP presented a Museum Shop Day in the main meeting room, and featured their…
City Council Approves Agreement to Join Regional Office of Resilience and Sustainability
The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s request to have Revere enter into an inter-municipal agreement for the establishment of the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability. According to Hydropoint.com, The definition of resilience is “the capacity of…
Revere Police Department Continues to Roll Out Crisis Intervention Training to All Members
The Revere Police Department recently announced that 38 officers have now completed Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to better understand and recognize common signs of mental illnesses and safely de-escalate individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Officers Cafarelli, Fusco and Bagnera, attended…
Council Approves Mayoral Appointments to City Boards
The Revere City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments to various city boards at the Council meeting Monday night. Following are the appointments: • Elle Baker to the Historical Commission • Cathy Penn to the Planning Board • Fatou…
Owners of China Roma to be Honored by Council
The City Council will honor Paul and RoseAnne Musto, owners of the China Roma Restaurant, with a certificate of appreciation on the occasion of their retirement. Council President Patrick Keefe and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino made the motion stating,…
