The Revere Journal has asked each candidate for Ward 4 the following question: Residential parking has become a major issue in Ward 4. What legislation in the next two years will you be introducing to mitigate this problem?   The following…
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Question and Answer Forum for Candidates for City Council Ward 5
The Revere Journal has asked each candidate for Ward 5 the following question: As most of Ward 5 District maybe greatly impacted by flooding, what can the city council do about this issue in the next two years? The following…
Question and Answer Forum for Candidates for City Council Ward 6
The Revere Journal has asked each candidate for Ward 6 the following question: With recent building activity and most of the ward being marshland, an increase in the number of rodents has been experienced. How do you propose as councillor…
Question and Answer Forum for Candidates for City Councillor-at-Large
The Revere Journal has asked each candidate for Councillor at Large the following question: What do you consider the greatest challenge and the greatest opportunity facing Revere in the next two years? The following are their responses: Our challenges are…
Community Awareness Event on Domestic Violence Planned Inside City Hall on Oct 25
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mayor Brian Arrigo, the Revere Police Department, and HarborCOV will host a community awareness event on Wednesday, October 25 from 3-5 PM. Due to forecasted inclement weather, the event will be moved inside…
Women’s Health Forum Set for Oct 26
Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo will sponsor the 20th annual Women’s Health Forum on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6- 8 p.m. at Winthrop High School. The forum is an opportunity for residents to meet and speak with our local…
Cops for Kids with Cancer to Receive $30,000 Check Raised by the RPD in Memory of Officer Daniel Talbot
The Revere Police presented Cops for Kids with Cancer a $30,000 check in memory of Officer Daniel Talbot’s 10th year anniversary. The fundraiser was held on September 29, at the Casa Lucia in Revere. A local Revere family already received…
MAPC Announces 16-Community Effort to Bring Bike-Share System to Boston’s Inner-Suburbs in 2018
A regional, bike-share system for communities in Metro Boston is on the horizon, thanks to a project announced this week by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston. MAPC, the regional planning agency serving the people who live and…
Officials say ofo Bicycle Program Moving Along Well
So far, the ofo bike-sharing pilot has been going well as it continues into the third week in Revere. “There’s been a lot of usage,†said Mayor Brian Argil. “We are very encouraged.†The pilot program will continue for approximately…
State Rep Roselee Vincent Testifies in Support of Environmental Justice Legislation
State Representative RoseLee Vincent recently delivered the following testimony before the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture in support of legislation that would codify environmental justice policy into Massachusetts General Laws. As the representative whose district includes…
Annual Pumpkin Dash
Meaghan and Rowan Kelly were all dressed up for the Pumpkin Dash at Revere Beach on Sunday, Oct. 15.
Paying Big Bucks:Several Key Properties Bought by New Developers
Westbrook Partners, of New York City, have acquired the 194-unit Vanguard at Waterfront Square luxury apartment community on Revere Beach, which opened in 2016, for $59.85 million in cash. The sale amounts to approximately $308,505 per unit. The Bozzuto Group…
Subcommittee Tackles Billboard Ordinances
By Sue Ellen Woodcock With over 80 billboards in Revere, and a current billboard moratorium, the city council has set up a subcommittee to review the city ordinances for billboards. The idea came about after conversations between the Revere Beautification…
Winthrop Officials Turn Down Fenway Park Football Game
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Despite a chance to play at Fenway Park, the Thanksgiving Day football game will instead be played in Winthrop on the new Miller Field. The vote not to go to Fenway Park took place at a…
News Briefs
ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE Any Revere voter who wishes to have an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election has until 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 6 to turn in the application. For any questions about obtaining a ballot, please call…
Announcing for Office
Terminiello Jr. announces candidacy for School Comm. Al Terminiello, Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Revere School Committee. The following is his statement: Born on November 13, 1953 to Barbara (Frye) and Albert J. Terminiello Sr. Attending Abraham Lincoln…
Revere Columbus Day Parade
One of the well dressed clowns parades under the Columbus Day Parade banner with a colorful umbrella to protect herself from the rain.Though it was a little soggy out, the Parade went off without a hitch, and attracted quite a…
Officials Unveil 311 Center
By Cary Shuman Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Mayor Brian Arrigo in officially launching Revere’s 311 Constituent Services System Tuesday at Revere City Hall. Arrigo first proposed the installation of the 311 system when he was serving as a councillor-at-large.…
News Briefs
PLEASANT ST CITY HALL ENTRANCE CLOSED Revere officials announce that the City Hall Pleasant St. entrance will be closed so that DPW can complete repair of the stairs. The temporary closure begins October 11, and the entrance will reopen on…
Ramos Announces for City Councillor At-Large
David J. Ramos has announced his candidacy for Councillor at-Large. The following is his statement: “My name is David Jose Ramos and I am a candidate for City Councilor At Large for Revere. I have never run for political office…