The Revere City Council sharply criticized National Grid during a hearing about the installation of an underground conduit on Campbell Avenue for HYM’s development project at Suffolk Downs. Alex Glanville, a representative of National Grid, took the brunt of the…
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Traffic Comm. Shifts Into Reverse, Ends 60-Day Trial To Await Results of Traffic Study
The Revere Traffic Commission unanimously voted to end a 60-day trial period for Sigourney Rd. and Derby St. that had converted those streets temporarily into one-way roadways in order to give some relief to the residents of Derby and Sigourney…
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Revere’s All Hallows Eve Grab your costumes, bring the family and get ready for truly spooky day of events. Revere’s All Hallows’ Eve brings together multiple Halloween inspired events for all ages. Lift Your Spirits Beer Garden (Veterans Memorial Park)…
License Commission Approves License for Used Car Dealership
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, October 19, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting. Although there were only four items on…
Trunk or Treat At the Rumney Marsh Academy
Revere High Class of 1977 Hosts Reunion
Council Defers Wonderland Property Acquisition Request
In a move that dramatically affects the advancement of the new high school project for now, the Council deferred to a subcommittee a request for a loan order of $29.5 million for the acquisition of the former Wonderland Greyhound Park…
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Council Votes Against Committee Appointment The Revere City Council voted unanimously against the appointment of Natividad Hernanez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro, chair of the Council’s Appointments Subcommittee, informed his colleagues that Hernandez had…
The Holmbergs Making It a Family Affair at RFD
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere Fire Department’s Captain and EMT Carl Holmberg knows first-hand what it means to “take your child to work”. Holmberg, a Dorchester native and 21 year veteran of the RFD, is working alongside his son, Nathaniel, who…
Council Supports Arrigo’s Electricity Aggregation Program
The City Council expressed its support at its meeting Monday for Mayor Brian Arrigo’s proposal to establish a municipal electricity aggregation program. In an impressive debut at the Council speaking podium, Gianni Hill, aide to Mayor Arrigo, outlined the program.…
Honoring Excellence: RHS Guidance Counselor Tiffany Currie Receives Gen. Colin L. Powell Service Award
The nationally acclaimed Revere school district chalked up another major achievement with the presentation of the prestigious Gen. Colin L. Powell Service Award to Tiffany Curry, who is the Revere High School external learning opportunities coordinator. Diana Finn, director of…
Disabilities Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, October 11, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Robert Brown, Mario Grimanis, and Jason Barone, as well…
Thoreau Foundation To Award $26,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors in State
The Henry David Thoreau Foundation awards collegiate scholarships of up to $26K to eight to ten students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. As Henry David Thoreau Scholars, these select high school seniors may enroll in any…
Citing His Decades of Friendship and Support, Roca Honors Former Speaker Robert DeLeo
Special to the Journal Robert DeLeo, former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, was honored recently by the team at Roca, Inc. for his 30 years of dedication to the young people that Roca has served across 22 communities…
Helge-Gansett Supports Revere PAL Youth Basketball Tournament
Special to the Journal Helge-Gansett sponsored the Revere Police Activities League (PAL) Youth Basketball Tournament held at Revere High School. Helge-Gansett provided a donation for the tournament and to support upcoming programs benefiting local youth. Revere PAL is a nonprofit…
FBI Warns Public To Beware of Tech Support Scammers Using Remote Desktop Software
Special to the Journal The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning that as tech support fraud evolves, the number of people falling victim to the crime is on the rise, and so are financial losses.…
Nanci Haas Making Photography Dream a Reality
By Melissa Moore-Randall Lifelong Revere Resident Nanci Haas knows how much photography can bring memories to life. The Program Coordinator for Revere’s Parks and Recreation Department has recently launched a new photography business, Dream a Little Dream Photography, which offers…
