By Adam Swift The City Council’s appointments subcommittee recommended approval of residents for a number of city boards at its regular meeting last week. The nominees will be before the full City Council for final approval at its meeting on…
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Starting April 5, Revere Food Pantry Will Return to Original Location at First Congregational Church
Special to the Journal Effective Wednesday April 5th, 2023, the First Congregational Church of Revere’s weekly Food Pantry Distribution will be relocating back to its original location at the First Congregational Church at 230 Beach Street. Both city and church…
Disabilities Commission Hears of New On-Line Portal for Voting; Urges Increase in Parking Fines
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, February 14, via Zoom. Chairperson Ralph DeCicco and fellow members Pauline Perno, Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Maria Grimanis, Jason Barone, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, and Robert Brown were on hand for the…
Revere Among Communities Selected for NEFA’s ‘Making It Public’
Special to the Journal The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) selected 11 communities including Revere for “Making it Public†2023, a training developed by Forecast Public Art (FPA) and offered in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council…
$122,000 in Funding Secured for Shared Space Pilot Program in the Shirley Ave Neighborhood
Special to the Journal The City of Revere’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are announcing up to $122,000 available in local block grant funding for the Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program. The funding is available for lease subsidies, construction…
Seas the Day Restaurant Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 320 Revere Beach BLVD.
St. Jeans, Garfield Middle School Partner To Increase Financial Literacy
Councillor McKenna Calls for Restoration of Revere Beach Structures
By Adam Swift Revere Beach is the city’s major tourist destination, but many of the features along the beach have been left to deteriorate and decay, according to Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna. At last week’s council meeting, McKenna…
Dispute Continues Over Facility Proposed for Arcadia Street
By Adam Swift A 24-bed facility proposed for 84 Arcadia Street will help provide services for homeless people in Revere, and falls under a specific zoning ordinance relative to restorative and educational houses, according to Revere attorney Gerry D’Ambosio, who…
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Get Updated COVID-19 Booster or Vaccination – and $75 Gift Card – During School Vacation Week New COVID-19 vaccination clinics offering a $75 gift card incentive have been scheduled in communities across the state during school vacation week, providing a…
Affordable Housing Trust Holds Monthly Meeting
The board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, February 8, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Joe Gravellese and members Laila Pietri and Anayo Osueke. Osueke,…
Council President Keefe Raises Potential of Public Safety HR Employee
By Adam Swift City Council President Patrick Keefe said he thinks the city should consider hiring a human resources professional specifically for Revere’s public safety professionals. Keefe made the motion at last week’s council meeting, and it was forwarded to…
Senator Edwards and Representative Connolly Launch Housing for All Caucus
Special to the Journal Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Mike Connolly, joined by 60 of their colleagues, launched the Housing for All caucus in the Massachusetts Legislature. At the inaugural meeting, legislators presented their priority housing policy ideas for the…
Council Continues Debate on High School Cost AsAdministration Lays Out Payment Plan
By Adam Swift The mayor and his administration have come up with the outline of a plan that shows how the city will be able to pay for its share of a new high school without a debt exclusion or…
Kori O’Hara Launches Untapped Coffee Company
By day Kori O’Hara is a special assistant in the Revere Water and Sewer Department. But as she proudly told other guests at the Revere Chamber of Commerce Networking Night, “My other title is owner of Untapped Coffee Co.†Kori…
SBA’s Butler Encourages Young Readers in the Classroom
Special to the Journal Alex Butler, an Eighth-Grade Civics teacher at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School has introduced a new way to get their students engaged. “One of my goals a civics teacher is to teach students how to…
Make a Splash at the 2023 JetBlue Shamrock Splash
Get Cold for a Cause on Sunday March 12 with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay at the 12th annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash! Join 250 splashers to raise money for free, fun summer events in YOUR community by plunging into the…
Sending Off Skin for All Seasons
Dodgeball Tournament At Immaculate Conception School
Residents Oppose Homeless Shelter on Arcadia Street
By Adam Swift Residents of a dead end street are concerned about the possibility of a 24-bed homeless shelter opening in their neighborhood. Monday night, many of those Arcadia Street residents appeared before the City Council to voice their concerns…