By Adam Swift A recount of the city’s Nov. 7 mayoral election has been approved by the city’s Board of Election Commissioners. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo successfully filed for the recount after losing the race to Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe by…
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Senior Center Holds Thanksgiving Luncheon
License Comm. Approves One-Day Licenses
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, November 15, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and commissioner Linda Guinasso. The first matter on the agenda was a request from…
News Briefs
Sounds of Christmas Concert December 17 The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra will make its traditional visit to Revere on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. when Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas”…
RHS World Languages Inducts New Members Into National Honor Society
Special to the Journal A recent university study has shown that studying world languages creates more positive attitudes and less prejudice toward people who are different. Studying a world language also improves skills and grades in math and English, encourages…
Revere Police Receive JAG Grant
By Adam Swift Last week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced that Revere was one of 130 police departments across the state awarded an Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The Revere Police Department received $13,469 of the $5 million in…
A.C. Whelan School Hosts Kindergarten ABC Fashion Show
By Melissa Moore-Randall A.C. Whelan Kindergarteners recently completed their ABC bootcamp. They worked on one letter every day for 26 days. To celebrate their accomplishment, they had an ABC Fashion show last week. Each student was given a vest with…
Council Updated on Overdose Outreach Work
By Adam Swift Lauren Buck, the city’s Chief of Health and Human Services, appeared before the City Council last week to provide an update on the city’s overdose outreach program in the wake of the death of Chris Alba. Alba,…
Bizzy Women Social To Host Wonderland Holiday Market
By Melissa Moore-Randall On Saturday, December 2nd, Bizzy Women Social will host the Wonderland Holiday Market. The event will be held at the SpringHill Suites Marriott from 11:00-4:00. Highlights of the market including small business vendors, holiday photoshoots, hot cocoa…
Metropolitan Beaches Comm. Holds First Meeting In-Person Since Shutdown
Special to the Journal For the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission gathered on Beacon Hill on October 31 for an in-person hearing on the state of the region’s beaches. This was also the first opportunity…
Eastie’s Moscone Named Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense by Boston Magazine
Attorney Albert J. Moscone has been recognized by Boston Magazine “Top Lawyer: 2023, Criminal Defense,” as well as, in The Best Lawyers©, Ones to Watch in America in the areas of Corporate and Real Estate Litigation. He has been named…
Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Beachmont School Named National Distinguished School
Special to the Journal It was recently announced that Beachmont Elementary School was named a National “ESEA Distinguished School” by the National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education. Beachmont was one of two schools in Massachusetts to receive the honor.…
In Appreciation: Dickie Powers, Legendary Editor of the Revere Journal, Passes Away
Richard “Dickie” Powers, former editor of the Revere Journal, died Monday following a courageous battle against cancer. He was 75. Mr. Powers became one of the city’s most powerful voices on local news and politics. Readers looked forward each week…
Outdoor Dining Zoning Ordinance Approved
By Adam Swift The City Council unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance establishing outdoor dining regulations at its meeting on Monday night. While outdoor dining in the city was allowed in the city by the state in response to the…
Council Looks at Raises for Clerk Positions
By Adam Swift The City Council is looking to adjust the salaries of two positions that have gone without substantial increases for more than a decade. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro introduced a motion at Monday night’s council meeting that…
News Briefs
GBFB’s Chain of Giving Confronts Sustained Food Insecurity The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, held its 18th annual Chain of Giving event last week, a yearly tradition convening civic leaders and community members…
Fire Chief, Ambulance Company Address Response Times at Council Meeting
By Adam Swift Fire Chief Christopher Bright and representatives from Cataldo Ambulance gave a detailed dissertation on the staffing issues facing ambulance companies and EMT and paramedic services across the nation at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Ward 3 Councillor…
Mayor-Elect Keefe Announces the Grand Opening of New Haas Health and Wellness Center in Revere
Special to the Journal Mayor Patrick Keefe proudly announces the grand opening of the all-new Haas Health and Wellness Center. Covering an expansive 24,000 square feet of renovated gym space, this state-of-the-art facility promises to set a new standard for…
Ms. Lisa Adding to the New Dimension of the Revere Public Library
By Melissa Moore-Randall Under new Director Diana Luongo, the Revere Public Library has been revitalized over the past few years. In addition to adding new staff, the Library offers classes for babies, students, teens, young adults, and adults. One of…