Special to the Journal Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one mentoring program for youth, is teaming up with Revere Public Schools to launch Big Futures Mentoring. The new four-year pilot program to begin at…
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Officials Address Delays in Opening Haas Health and Wellness Center
By Adam Swift Two City Councillors filed motions Monday night looking for answers concerning the delay in opening the proposed Robert J. Haas Health and Wellness Center at the Greater Boston Fitness building on Charger Street. Former Mayor Brian Arrigo…
Emergency Warming Center Deemed a Success by City Officials
By Adam Swift Overall, the operation of an overnight emergency warming center at the Rosetti Cowan Senior Center this winter was a success, according to Health and Human Services Chief Lauren Buck. However, there are some issues that could be…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Climate Resiliency Program: Cities and Towns Will Be Eligible for New Funding To Update, Implement Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plans
Special to the Journal Governor Maura Healey and Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper have announced a new pilot program to support cities and towns across Massachusetts in updating and putting their climate change resiliency plans and projects…
First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry Hits the Pavement for Annual Walk for Hunger
On May 7, the First Congregational Church of Revere will be among over 3,000 participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 55th annual Walk for Hunger. For the 5th consecutive year, the Revere-based nonprofit will raise money to fight hunger.…
Pizza Gana Perfection: Michael Chiesa Masters a Holiday Tradition
For the last three decades, Revere resident Michael Chiesa, with the assistance his wife, Sandra Chiesa, has been making Pizza Gana pies at his home in advance of the Easter holiday. What goes into a Chiesa-made Pizza Gana? Take it…
James Rosatto Walk on Water Set for June 10 at Revere Beach
Special to the Journal Please join us on Saturday, June 10 2023, 10AM at the Eliot Circle end of Revere Beach for our second annual James Rosatto Walk on Water benefitting Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. East Boston born and raised business…
Massachusetts House Passes Comprehensive Tax Relief Package
Special to the Journal In an effort to provide financial relief to families across the Commonwealth, and to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a tax relief proposal targeted at residents across all…
Revere’s NUTRONs Take Second Place at FIRST Robotics World Championship
Special to the Journal A local high school robotics team capped off an already impressive season with big wins at the FIRST World Championship this past week in Houston, Texas. The 2023 FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems, took place…
May Service Changes Will Allow Crews To Continue Track Improvement Work
The MBTA announced service changes in May on the Blue, Red, Orange, Green, and Silver lines as well as the Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, Middleborough/Lakeville, Rockport, and Haverhill lines. Throughout the month of May, the MBTA will continue working to improve service…
Staff Sends Off Arrigo With Surprise Farewell Party
Mayor Brian Arrigo was the guest of honor at a surprise farewell celebration Tuesday inside the City Council Chambers. Arrigo is resigning as mayor of Revere to become the Commissioner of the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation. Arrigo was…
Celebrating Ramadan at The Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center
RHS Teacher Althea Terenzi Wins Prestigious Olmsted Award
By Melissa Moore-Randall Each year, Williams College seniors nominate high school teachers who played influential roles in their lives and education. A committee of faculty, staff, and students choose winners from among the nominees. Recipients of the award receive $3,000,…
Community Advocate Angela Guarino-Sawaya Announces Run for Ward 5 City Council Seat
Angela Guarino-Sawaya, a cancer survivor and former teacher, is announcing her candidacy for Revere City Council – Ward 5. With a passion for community involvement and a track record of getting things done, Guarino-Sawaya is committed to being 100-percent accessible…
RTA Calls for Vote on High School Site Study
By Adam Swift The Revere Teachers Association is requesting that the City Council take action to approve funding to study the feasibility of building a new high school on the site of the current school at its April 24 meeting.…
News Brief
DCR to Begin Construction on Sullivan Park Effective immediately and continuing through August 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will be conducting work to build Sullivan Park in Revere, where there is currently an empty lot at the…
Keefe Says He Will Back Beachmont Arts Center Project
By Adam Swift The future of a community arts center at the old Beachmont Fire Station is still in play, according to Council President and imminent Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe. The arts center in Beachmont has been a major goal…
Investigation Continues Into Infant Remains Found Outside Beachmont Apartment
By Adam Swift State and local police are still seeking information regarding the remains of an infant that were found near a Revere apartment building last week. At 6:23 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Revere police patrols responded to a…
Revere Ramadan IFTAR Dinner 2023
Story by Marianne Salza City leaders and residents celebrated the Muslim community and learned about the Islamic culture during the second annual Revere Ramadan Iftar Dinner on April 14 at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. The ceremony featured musical entertainment by…
Female Revere Police Captains File Discrimination Complaints
Revere police captains Amy O’Hara and Michelle Mangino have filed discrimination complaints against Police Chief David Callahan and Mayor Brian Arrigo with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. The complaints allege that O’Hara and Mangino have encountered increased levels of discrimination…
