By Adam Swift More than $250,000, the initial payment in a statewide opioid settlement, has been transferred to a special trust fund in Revere. Monday night, the City Council approved transferring the $254,470 for calendar year 2022, the first year…
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City Council Approves Special Permit for Mountain Avenue Townhouses
By Adam Swift The City Council recently approved a special permit allowing for the construction of two townhouses at 355 Mountain Ave. At last week’s council zoning subcommittee meeting, Ward 4 Councillor and committee chair Patrick Keefe said the proposal…
Green Acres Is the Place in Revere for Christmas Trees
As the famous TV show theme song goes, Green Acres is the place to be – for your Christmas tree. Mike Colecchia, owner of Green Acres Nursery, 125 Squire Road, has been serving up Christmas trees at his business to…
Councillor Requests Look at EV Charging Ordinance
By Adam Swift Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto wants to ensure the city is ahead of the game when it comes to safety for electric vehicle charging. At Monday night’s council meeting, Zambuto proposed the city draft an ordinance or special legislation…
Iovanna Receives Oath as Chief Probation Officer of Chelsea District Court
Revere resident Jessica Iovanna received her oath as the new Chief Probation Officer of the Chelsea District Court during an impressive ceremony on Dec. 1 at the courthouse. A Merrimack College 2005 graduate with a degree in Business Management, Iovanna,…
Human Rights Commission Models Circle Process in Latest Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee,…
Council Approves Expanding Public Art Commission
By Adam Swift The city’s Public Art Commission has room to grow, giving the ability for the commission to create more subcommittees as it oversees public art projects throughout Revere. Monday night, the City Council approved an ordinance change allowing…
ZBA Rejects Variance for Sewall St. Single-Family Home
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) rejected a request by a developer for a variance in order to construct a single-family home on a vacant lot adjacent to a two-family home he owns on Sewall St. at its meeting…
The Sounds of Christmas: A Musical Holiday Celebration
Special to the Journal St. Anthony’s church was filled with music, joy, and generosity Sunday evening as the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra entertained hundreds of patrons in the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas†Concert and food drive.…
City Council Gets High School Project Update
By Adam Swift It’s a busy holiday season for those working to build the new Revere High School. A number of critical deadlines for the project are coming up by the end of the year, as consultants and engineers have…
RPS Fine Arts Director, Kelly Williams, Looking To Use Art Education To Increase Academic Success
By Melissa Moore-Randall Kelly Williams appointed new Director of Fine Arts for Revere Grades K-12. Williams, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, photography and communications, a Master’s Degree in Art Education, and an Education Specialist Degree (CAGS) in…
UPDATED WINTER FESTIVAL NOTICE!
Due to heavy rain forecasts on Saturday, the Winter Festival has been altered to an indoor event from 3-5 PM at Revere City Hall. There will be pictures with Santa, cookie-decorating kits indoors at the Revere City Council Chambers, with…
Mass. Badge Thanksgiving Dinner
Revere’s Leandra Rivera Lauded by ABCD at Community Heroes Celebration
Special to the Journal On Friday, November 18, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, ABCD honored 16 Community Heroes – volunteers, partners, collaborators, and leaders who uplift underserved and under-represented people and families throughout Greater Boston, and advocate…
City Hosts World Cup Watching Party
Annual Thanksgiving Game
Residential Tax Bills To Remain Fairly Flat for FY23
By Adam Swift Revere homeowners will see their property tax bills stay fairly even in the next fiscal year. Monday night, the City Council approved the minimum residential tax factor, a vote that shifts the burden of property taxes to…
Della Russo Basketball Courts To Be Named in Honor of Ace McCarrick
By Adam Smith The basketball courts adjacent to Harry Della Russo Stadium will now be known as the Robert “Ace†McCarrick Courts in honor of a giant of basketball and recreation in the city of Revere. The council unanimously approved…
News Briefs
Sen. Edwards Receives Golden Bridges Award for Work on Boston-Irish Partnerships Senator Lydia Edwards was nominated by Donegal County Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council for Golden Bridges Award. The award is in recognition of the Senator’s ongoing support…
Council Approves Holiday Parking Programs
By Adam Swift There’s some good news for motorists looking to park in Revere this holiday season, as well as for those who may have some unpaid parking tickets. Monday night, the City Council approved not enforcing parking meters in…
