Music Director Robert Lehmann and The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra will return to St. Anthony’s Church on Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. for the Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas†concert, resuming a tradition that began in 1976…
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US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Warren, Local Elected Officials Visit East Boston Social Centers
This week President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill but Washington Democrats say it did not go far enough. Ahead of Biden signing the bill, Democrats like US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren toured the…
Annual Trip to Bourne National Cemetery to Honor Our Nation’s Heroes
Happy Birthday, Josephine!
Conservation Commission To Take Enforcement Actions
The Revere Conservation Commission took up a number of matters at its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the Joseph Del Grosso City Council Chambers. Chairman John Shue and fellow commissioners Zachary Bisconti, Heather Legere, Nathalie Pardo, and Joseph Lavalle were…
Superintendent Kelly Offers Suggestions for $575,505 in Carry Forward Funding
Each year the Revere Public School Committee takes a look at how much ‘carry forward’ funding flowed from the previous fiscal year and decides whether or not to spend some, all or none of the money. In a typical fiscal…
Revere Reprecincting Committee Presents Updated Map to the Revere City Council; Hearings Scheduled
After about 150 submitted comments and public testimony on www.revere.org/redrawingrevere, a new map has been created and submitted to the Revere City Council. Based on the results of the 2020 Census, Revere is one of the fastest growing cities in…
D’Ambrosio Donates School Committee Salary Back to City
Anthony D’Ambrosio is earning plaudits from colleagues in city government for his decision to not accept his salary for being a member of the Revere School Committee. D’Ambrosio, who is in his first term as a member of the Committee…
Human Rights Commission Holds November Monthly Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday (November 4) in the City Council Chambers. HRC chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Lynn Alexis, Rev. Timothy Bogertman, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Police Chief David Callahan, Chai Hossani, Rachid Moukhabir,…
City Council Approves Special Legislation on Firefighters’ Retirement Benefits
The City Council unanimously approved special legislation: An Act Relative to the Reserve Time of Public Safety Personnel in the City of Revere at its meeting Monday night. Revere Firefighters Local 926 President Kevin O’Hara appeared at the Council Ways…
Research Station Dedicated to Kermit Norris
By Marianne Salza The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh dedicated an Education and Research Station in memory of founding member, Kermit Norris, a pioneer advocate for the conservation of Belle Isle Marsh. Following the November 6 ceremony, friends and family…
Lydia Edwards Endorsed by State Reps. Aaron Michlewitz, Adrian Madaro
 Special to the Journal In the special election to State Senate, Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by House Chair of Ways & Means State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative Adrian Madaro. Primary Election Day is December 14, 2021. General…
Healey and Unite Local 26 Endorse Edwards
 Special to the Journal Attorney General Maura Healey endorsed Lydia Edwards for Senate with a canvass kick-off at Lopresti Park in East Boston. The campaign was joined by Unite Local 26, which also formally endorsed Edwards today. Members and over…
Revere School Committee Members Endorse Anthony D’Ambrosio for State Senate
Special to the Journal School Committee Members Michael Ferrante, Susan Gravellese; Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Committee Member Anthony Caggiano; School Committee Member-Elect John Kingston; Former School Committee Member Peter Martino all proudly endorse Anthony D’Ambrosio for State Senate. Michael…
Anthony D’Ambrosio Endorsed by Revere Teachers Association for State Senate
Special to the Journal Candidate for State Senate, Anthony D’Ambrosio was endorsed today by the Revere Teachers Association, a local affiliate of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Barbara Wallace, the President of the RTA, cited D’Ambrosio’s leadership in creating the Revere…
Massachusetts National Guard Concludes School Transportation Mission
The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Monday that the Massachusetts National Guard has successfully completed its school transportation mission. From September 14 – November 5, 2021, nearly200 Guard members drove thousands of routes and travelled over 300,000 miles, ensuring nearly 15,000…
Fifth Annual Dance for Dana Dance-A-Thon Set for Sunday, Nov. 21
On Sunday, November 21, local dancing schools and teams will join together to host the 5th Annual “Dance for Dana†Dance-A-Thon to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Nicole Paolo founded the event in 2017 in honor of those who courageously fight…
Bocce Court Dedicated in Memory Of Gerald ‘Jerry’ Russo
At- Large Councillors Elected
Cogliandro, Fiore and Novoselsky win Ward races
Rizzo tops At-Large race followed by Morabito, Silvestri, Visconti and Rotondo Election night in Revere brought a few changes and some new faces to both the City Council and the School Committee. Anthony Cogliandro wins Ward 3 seat Anthony Cogliandro…
