By Adam Swift The City Council’s youngest member will not be running for reelection in 2023. Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino announced his plans not to seek a third term at the beginning of Monday night’s meeting. Serino said the…
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Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck Is Guest Speaker at Disabilities Comm. Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, November 8, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Robert Brown, Mario Grimanis, Asmaa Abou-Fouda, and Jason…
Remembering and Honoring Veterans in the City of Revere
By Marianne Salza The City of Revere celebrated Veterans Day with a ceremony on November 11 in honor of the men and women who put on a uniform in brave service to the country. Veterans and their families, with local…
The Revere Veterans Committee and the City of Revere Host Annual Veteran’s Day Dinner Dance at Casa Lucia
Last Friday night then Revere Veterans Committee along with the City of Revere hosted the annual dinner dance. Thanks to the generosity of the Joseph L Mottolo VFW Post 4524 the Casa Lucia was donated for the event. DJ Alan…
Commonwealth Experiences Drought Improvements in Majority of State: Cape Cod, Islands, and Northeast Continue To Have Drought Impacts
Special to the Journal While the Commonwealth experienced an increase in precipitation over the previous month, there are regions of the state that continue to be impacted by long term drought conditions, and today Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary…
State Fire Marshal Offers Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is urging residents to make fire safety a priority in the kitchen as we approach Thanksgiving Day, the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts. “Each year, we see about twice as many fires…
EBNHC Celebrates ICA Watershed Community
Special to the Journal On, Wednesday, November 9, friends and staff of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) gathered for an in-person reception to celebrate and honor the resilience and commitment of their community and staff at the ICA Watershed…
Revere’s Kathleen Bousquet Publishes Book
Special to the Journal Revere native Kathleen (Callahan) Bousquet has worn many hats in her nearly 60 years, and now includes published author to her resume. Kathleen graduated from Revere High School in 1980, and Salem State in 1984. She…
Remembering and Honoring Bobby Picardi
Re-Dedication Held For Pvt. Frank Erricolo Memorial Park
Giannino and Turco Re-Elected WithoutOpposition
State Reps. Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco were re-elected without opposition in Tuesday’s general election. Both representatives were also unopposed in the Democratic Primary in September. Both Giannino and Turco represent Revere on Beacon Hill. Giannino also represents a portion…
Public Servants of the Month: Inspectional Services Administrative Staff Are November 2022’s Public Servants of the Month
Special to the Journal Inspectional Services is a department in the City of Revere that many take for granted – when you need a permit, want to open a business, or make changes to your property, they’re your first stop.…
News Briefs
Patriot Senior Club To Meet Nov. 15 The last meeting for this year for the Patriot Senior Club will be Tuesday November 15. There will be a light luncheon along with a “Penny Sale.†It should be a fun afternoon,…
Arrigo Leads Charge in Cleaning Up Long-Vacant and Overgrown McMackin Little League Site
Opening in 1952, the McMackin Little League Field has been a staple in the Revere community for more than 60 years, serving as a spot for youth baseball players in Revere to meet and play ball. Named after World War…
Housing Coalition Receives CHAPA’s Community Engagement Award
Affordable housing nonprofit Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) honored Revere advocacy group, Revere Housing Coalition (RHC), with CHAPA’s Community Engagement Award at their 55th Annual Dinner on October 13th, recognizing the critical role the group has played in creating…
Conservation Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Conservation Commission held a brief meeting last Wednesday, November 2, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Robert Cassidy, and Brian Averback were on hand for the meeting. The session lasted for…
Groups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…
Revere Human Rights Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, November 3. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossani, Lynn Alexis, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, and Dr.…
Introducing Lauren Buck in Her New Position as Chief of Health and Human Services: Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Starts New Role As Emergency Preparedness Manager, Following Career as Nurse in Rps
Special to the Journal Residents may remember Lauren Buck for her role as Director of Public Health throughout the COVID pandemic. In September of 2022, Lauren Buck was voted unanimously in her promotion as Chief of Health and Human Services.…
Arrigo Proposes MassDOT Route 1A Corridor Resolution
Special to the Journal At the Revere City Council meeting on October 24th, Mayor Arrigo introduced a resolution to repurpose surplus Commonwealth property that runs parallel to Route 1A. The Commonwealth, through its Department of Transportation owns vacant property located…