By journal Staff Anthony Parziale has officially announced his intent to run for the Councillor-at-Large position in Revere. The following is his announcement: “I am proud to announce my candidacy for Revere City Councillor At Large. This campaign is about…
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News Briefs
Rep. Giannino named Vice Chair of Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies The Massachusetts House of Representatives have announced its committee assignments for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) was appointed House Vice Chair of the Joint…
Jaramillo Family Launches Perinatal Health Foundation
The Cord Foundation to focus on awareness, resources, and advocacy to address perinatal healthchallenges, outcomes Special to the Journal Crystal Jaramillo, of Revere, and her husband Juan Pablo Jaramillo, announced the launch of The Cord Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.…
La familia Jaramillo lanzó una fundación para la salud perinatal
Special to the Journal Crystal Jaramillo, de Revere, y su esposo Juan Pablo Jaramillo, concejal general de Revere, anunciaron el lanzamiento de The Cord Foundation, una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3). Su misión es sensibilizar a las personas que…
Council Backs Purchase of New Snowblowers for DPW
By Adam Swift The city council is looking to get the public works department a little extra help to clean up the city’s sidewalks following snowstorms. At last week’s meeting, the council approved an order introduced by Councillors Joanne McKenna…
Councillor Requests Further Discussion of Abandoned Satellite Dishes
By Adam Swift Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky wants the city to take more of an initiative to rid residential buildings of unnecessary and unused satellite dishes. During last week’s council meeting, Novoselsky said he wasn’t happy with the…
Three RHS Students Accepted to Colby College
The three seniors are part of Colby’s new ‘Commitment’ program Special to the Journal Three Revere High School seniors received the surprise of a lifetime last week. Led into the high school’s learning common, the students believed they were meeting…
Hundreds Participate in the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash
Special to the Journal On March 2, one of the coldest days of the year, 200 brave souls plunged into the icy 32-degree waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash. The water was…
When you Change your Clocks, Check Your Alarms
Special to the Journal With daylight saving time beginning on March 9, Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks. “Working smoke and CO alarms are your family’s…
ZBA Approves Two Applications for New Single-Family Homes
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 26 in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow members Aklog Limeneh, John Lopes,…
Resolution for Safe Haven does not pass at School Comm. meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. A “Resolution for Safe Haven” put forth by Vice-Chair Jacqueline Monterroso, which responds to fear surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was voted down at the Revere School Committee’s regular meeting last week out of concern…
Three Women with Ties to Local Community Found Dead While on Vacation in Belize
By Journal Staff Three young women with ties to the Revere community were found dead in a Belize resort over the weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 22, authorities were called to the scene at Royal Kahal Resort on Coconut Drive in…
Celebrating Valentine’s at the Rossetti- Cowan Senior Center
Councillors Voice Opposition to State ADU Ordinance
By Adam Swift Several city councillors raised concerns about a proposed state-mandated change to the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance — See story regarding the state-mandated changes on Page 17. Last year, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Housing…
From Slices to Survival
Justin Pioppi’s incredible adventure Story by Marianne Salza From preparing pizza at his family-owned and operated Italian restaurant in Beachmont, to being stranded on an island in the South Pacific Ocean, Justin Pioppi demonstrates the strength that is cultivated from…
New Revere High School, Point of Pinesrotary move forward before ConsComm
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, February 19, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Amelia Viscay, and Wilson Correa were on…
News Briefs
Patriot Club Meeting March 11 On March 11 at 12:30 p.m., The Patriot Club will be having their first meeting of 2025. The Patriot Club is located at 90 Patriot Pkwy., Revere. If you would like to become a member…
Establishing Their Roots
Northeast Regional’s outstanding dental assisting program is leading to successful careers By Cary Shuman Erin Selvitella, head of the dental assisting program at Northeast Regional Vocational Technical High School, is rightfully proud of the many students who are preparing to…
Council Approves Special Permit for Five-story Parking Garage
By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved a special permit for a five-story Park and Fly garage on Rear Squire Road off of Charger Street at its meeting on Monday. Following the recommendation of the council’s zoning subcommittee, the…
Chelsea, Somerville Join in Federal Lawsuit to Stop Trump from Entangling them in Federal Immigration Enforcement
By Journal taaff Two of Revere’s neighboring communities are filing suit against the Trump administration over its migrant and deportation policies. Chelsea and Somerville, two sanctuary cities in Massachusetts, filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to…