By Sue Ellen Woodcock The city is at 48 percent of last year’s spending level halfway through Fiscal Year 2017, according to Mayor Brian Arrigo, but no free cash figure has been released yet by his office. Although other communities…
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TAX SERVICE OFFERED ATÂ Â SENIOR CENTER H&R Block located at 268 Broadway in Revere will hold Tax Tips for Senior Citizens at the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center located at 25 Winthrop Ave in Revere on Thursday, February 9th at 12:30 PM.…
Grand Opening at Philly Pretzel Factory
The Philly Pretzel Factory held a ribbon cutting last Friday at its new location at 4 Broadway with elected officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce. In front from left to right are: Councillors Steve Morabito, Robert Haas, State…
Olympic Silver Medal
Angelo Testa-Duffy gets the Silver Medal treatment as Paralympian Doran Weber lets the Hill School student try on his medal from the rowing competition at the Rio Games from last summer. Looking on is student Susan Lemus Chavez and professional…
The First Choice:RHS Senior Anela Demir Commits to Boston University
By Taylor Giuffre-Catalano “I’ve known that Boston University was the right choice for me even before I entered high school,†explained Revere High School senior, Anela Demir, who recently committed to the prestigious Boston University. Demir earned her place in…
State School Funds in Flux
By Seth Daniel Revere Public Schools officials are feeling a bit of the ‘limbo’ this month as enrollments in Revere are soaring and state school funding decisions are still in flux regarding how they will approach last year’s problem of…
Disability Commission Seeks Input from Public
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Commission on Disabilities is back in business and is seeking the public’s input on a couple of ideas. Two issues the commission will be working on is the need for an office space for the…
EBNHC Looking to Build New Facility in City
By Sue Ellen Woodcock East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is looking to expand its services in Revere with a new building on Garofola Street on the site of the Mottola Post for its PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for…
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VOYAGE TO THE OTHER SIDE On January 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Boardman St., East Boston, there will be a fundraiser benefit for Those Who Can for Those in Need, with Mediums Kristen Gallagher and Gay Lemons. The…
RHS Takes to the Ice at Frozen Fenway
The Revere players gather for a photo with Mayor Brian Arrigo before the Frozen Fenway scrimmage against Pembroke last Thursday, Jan. 5, at Fenway Park. Revere and Pembroke battled it out to a 3-3 tie, with Revere tying the scrimmage during…
Last Call
DeMainos Restaurant owners Lenny and LJ celebrated June Racca Bille’s last night behind the bar at DeMainos. June has been serving it up for 40 years.
Council Begins Session for the 2017 Year
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It was a smooth transition of power on the Revere City Council Monday night when Robert Haas Jr. was voted in as City Council President for 2017 and Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe was voted in…
Arrigo Explains Position on Police Chief
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Mayor Brian Arrigo said his decision not to renew Police Chief Joseph Cafarelli’s contract is neither personal nor political. On Monday morning, Arrigo said the five-year contract for Cafarelli will be up for renewal on June…
ConCom Continues Public Hearing on Old Shaw’s Site
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A civil engineer working with Gate Residential appeared before the Conservation Commission last Wednesday night to begin the public hearing process and explained the developers notice of intent and to get the project started. In addition,…
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WATER Pipe breaks on Oak Island rd. Water service has been restored after a water break on Oak Island Road last Thursday around 4 p.m. The impact was felt on Woodland Road, Hansen Terrace, Flint Street. View Street, Putnam Road,…
Nick Bua Honored
Councillor Ira Novoselsky presented retiring Director of the Revere Veterans Services Depatment Nick Bua with a special plaque to commemorate his service to country and City.
Police Chief Cafarelli’s Contract Not to be Renewed
By Cary Shuman Revere Police Chief Joseph Cafarelli has confirmed that his contract as chief will not be renewed when it expires in June. Cafarelli told the Journal Tuesday that Mayor Brian Arrigo informed him in writing last week that…
Local Painter Captures Former Fire Chief, Others with Expert Touch
By Seth Daniel When former Fire Chief Gene Doherty gathered at his home with a full house of family members of Christmas Eve, he had no idea what was coming. In fact, with his entire family watching, his brother, John…
RHS Students, Staff Mourn Sudden Loss of Teacher
By Seth Daniel Long-time Revere High (RHS) history and English teacher Richard Caprio died rather suddenly on Dec. 27 while undergoing a routine treatment at the hospital. Caprio, 64, began his teaching career in 1981 at Christopher Columbus High School…
Councillors List Top Priorities to be Tackled in 2017
By Sue Ellen Woodcock A new year for the City Council means more projects ahead for the councillors., both in their wards and across the city. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said she has three goals for the upcoming year.…
