By Adam Swift In the wake of the Memorial Day weekend shootings on Revere Beach that injured three people, city councillors were looking for information on how the city and state agencies can work together to prevent future violence along…
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Councillors Question Role of Community Liaisons
By Adam Swift A proposed plan by Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe to have the city’s three community liaisons assigned to specific wards did not sit well with several city councillors at Monday night’s meeting. For Keefe, the plan for the…
Budget Hearings Set To Get Underway on Monday
By Adam Swift The City Council’s Ways and Means subcommittee will kick off its budget hearings on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget next Monday, June 12. Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe is presenting a general operating fund budget of $226,522,721 for…
News Briefs
Sen. Edwards Hosts Revere Community Listening Session on Monday, June 12 Senator Lydia Edwards will host a community listening session for residents of Revere on Monday, June 12, 2023 beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 7:45 pm. The event…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Variances for Condo Complex on Revere Beach at Sammy’s
A Revere Beach landmark, Sammy’s Patio and Lounge, soon will be just another memory for local residents after the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted variances that will allow for the construction of a 149-unit condominium complex on that site…
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna Endorses Jaramillo for Revere City Council At-Large
Special to the Journal Revere Planning Board Member and Candidate for Revere City Council at-large, Juan Pablo Jaramillo is getting the endorsement of his former teacher and Ward 1 City Council Joanne Mc-Kenna. With this endorsement Juan is emerging as…
Revere Schools Host Multilingual And Multicultural Showcase and Celebration
By Melissa Moore-Randall Last weekend, the cafeteria of Revere High School became a cultural oasis as the district hosted a multicultural event. The Multilingual and Multicultural Showcase and Celebration was hosted by the district’s ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council…
Local Student Earns Academic Honors
Roberts Named to Lasell University Dean’s List Taryn Roberts, a Lasell University student from Revere (02151), was named to the dean’s list for their academic performance in the spring 2023 semester. The spring 2023 dean’s list includes students who have…
Point of Pines Fire Station Groundbreaking
The City of Revere held groundbreaking ceremonies May 31 for the Alden A. Mills Point of Pines Fire Station. Fire Chief Christopher Bright was master of ceremonies for the program and introduced the dignitaries in attendance, including former mayor and…
City Accepts Gift From Amazon for Health and Wellness Center
By Adam Swift The City Council unanimously accepted a $150,000 gift from Amazon for facilities upgrades at the new Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center on Charger Street, although the gift didn’t totally put the mega-company back in all…
Susan B. Anthony Middle School Holds Civic Action Day
There are 183 students in the eighth grade at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School and each one receives a comprehensive education in civics from September to June. Eighth grade teachers Alexa Bennett and Alex Butler teach civics classes to…
DCR Announces Upcoming Summer Events on North Shore
Special to the Journal The Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced the following summer programs for the North Region Coastal District Department of Conservation and Recreation from June to August. All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult…
Revere’s K9 Charlie Has a Big Following
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, Revere Public School students and staff were introduced to the district’s first ever Therapy/Comfort K9. Charlie is a full bred Black English Labrador who is just about four months old. He serves as the official…
Santiago Appoints Andrea Gayle-Bennett As the First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services
Special to the Journal Secretary Jon Santiago today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Gayle-Bennett as the first-ever Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS). Dr. Gayle-Bennett, a retired Brigadier General in the Massachusetts National Guard and a distinguished healthcare professional, brings a…
City Hosts Annual Memorial Day Exercises
Rhalimi Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Alex Rhalimi has pulled his nomination papers for councillor-at-large in Revere’s 2023 municipal election. This will be Rhalimi’s second bid for political office, having run for the Democratic nomination for Suffolk County Sheriff in the 2016…
RHS Filmic Society Producing First Horror Film
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere High Filmic Society will produce its first horror film. The club centers around film-making which includes writing original screenplays and filming and producing independent movies with students and staff. The club is run by Paul…
Martelli Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal Don Martelli has announced his intention to run for Councillor-at-Large. The following is his announcement: “Dear Revere Residents, With a strong belief in the power of inclusivity and collaboration, I aim to create a future where…
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Majano Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-At-Large
Special to the Journal Christian Majano Ortez has announced his intention to run for City Councillor-at-Large. The following is his announcement: “The Majano committee is introducing to Revere community Christian A Majano Ortez candidate for a councilor-at-large seat in the…
