State of the City Address Set for March 4 The City of Revere will be holding its State of the City Address, delivered by Mayor Brian Arrigo on Thursday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Springhill Suites by Marriott Hotel…
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RPS Transportation Costs Skyrocketing
At last week’s Revere School Committee’s Ways and Means subcommittee meeting, Revere Public School COO Matthew Kruse was the bearer of some bad news—Revere’s school transportation costs are skyrocketing. “Cumulatively, we’re up 63% with some major increases there,†said Kruse.…
A Team Effort Saves a Life at RHS Basketball Game
By Melissa Moore-Randall As the Revere High School Boys’ JV team was in the midst of a thrilling overtime game last week, stunned players, coaches, and spectators watched in disbelief when a referee suddenly had a medical emergency. According to…
Revere Commission on Disabilities Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, February 8. Chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Mario Grimanis, Jason Barone, Asmaa Aabou-Fouda, Enza Goodwin, and new member Robert Brown were on hand for the…
Arrigo, Clark Announce $18 Million Investment to Replace Casassa Overpass
The Andrew A. Casassa Overpass, the first overpass built in Massachusetts, will be replaced over the next few months with an $18 million dollar investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Revere, MA – Assistant Speaker of the U.S.…
Encore Presents Plans for Everett’s Lower Broadway Project
By Stephen Quigley Officials from the Encore Boston appeared before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last Thursday morning to present revised plans for a new development across from the casino on lower Broadway. Chris Gordon, President of Wynn Resorts Development,…
Massachusetts House Passes Legislation That Establishes Additional Protections for Veterans
Special to the Journal In an effort to ensure greater accountability on behalf of our veterans and their families, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation last Thursday that makes key reforms to the governance structure of the veterans’ homes,…
Baker-Polito Administration Expands Transformative Development Initiative for Gateway Cities
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a historic expansion of the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), a MassDevelopment program for Gateway Cities that includes Revere, designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts. The announcement includes the selection of 12 new districts in…
Commission Hearing Focuses on Language Barriers on the Beach
Special to the Journal On Wednesday, February 9, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bayconvened a Virtual Public Hearing to address language barriers on the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South…
MVES Elects New Members to Its Board
The Board of Directors of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) elected three new members to its Board for the coming year. The MVES Board of Directors is composed of 26 members all of whom represent the 11 communities that MVES…
DPH Releases Updated Advisory Relating to Facial Coverings in the Commonwealth
The Department of Public Health urges all eligible residents to get vaccinated and stay up to date on COVID vaccinations, including when eligible for booster doses. Vaccination remains the most effective protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Recognizing that…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Emmanuel Announces Dean’s List In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 800 students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve…
RHS Basketball Wins on the Garden Parquet
Wilmot Appointed EBNHC’s New President and CEO
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Board of Directors voted this week to appoint Greg Wilmot as the Health Center’s new President and CEO. The board announced Tuesday that Wilmot, who has been serving as interim President and CEO since…
Martelli Unveils Lincoln Art Piece at City Hall
By day Matthew Martelli is the water facilities administrator for the Revere Water and Sewer Department. But when he returns to his home, he becomes award-winning artist and oil painter Matthew Martelli. Residents and historians can view Martelli’s latest creation…
Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Residents To Be Given Out on First-Come First-Serve Basis
The Revere Department of Public Health received a large shipment of COVID-19 rapid tests to distribute to Revere-based organizations and residents. Residents have multiple options to pick up self-test kits, and the Department of Public Health stresses certain eligibility concerns.…
Valentine’s Plans? Valentine’s Weekend Kicks off Friday at DeMaino’s Restaurant
Home to the legendary veal parmigiana and other Italian delicacies, DeMaino’s Restaurant will kick off its Valentine’s Day Weekend festivities with a special performance Friday night. “We’ll have John and Lori Watkins performing all their favorite love songs,†said Lenny…
News Briefs
Revere Dems to Hold Caucus on February 26 “The Revere Democratic City Committee will be holding its caucuses on Saturday, February 26th at 10am ahead of the Democratic Endorsing Convention on June 3rd and 4th at the DCU Center in…
ConsComm Approves Plans for Sullivan Park
The Revere Conservation Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, February 2. Chairman John Shue and commissioners Heather Legere, Joseph LaValle, and Robert Cassidy, were on hand for the meeting. The commission, which had been unable to conduct business…
CFO Viscay Responds to Fiore’s Question About Credit Card Service Charges to Taxpayers
Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore requested at Monday’s Council meeting that Mayor Brian Arrigo appear before the Council “to explain why the taxpayers, as opposed to the City, are being charged 3 percent or more to pay taxes with a…
