The former Baker-Polito Administration awarded the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) $757,147.86 through the Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Grant Program for the Metro Mayors CSI. A subset of the Metro Mayors Coalition, the Metro Mayors…
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Chelsea City Council Honors Outgoing City Manager Tom Ambrosino
By Adam Swift Outgoing City Manager Thomas Ambrosino took part in his last City Council meeting as head of the municipal government Monday night. Council President Leo Robinson and all the members of the council introduced a resolution thanking Ambrosino…
Mayor Addresses High School Project Cost Concerns
By Adam Swift The first several months of 2023 will be a critical time for the future of the new Revere High School project. While the City Council is united in expressing their desire to see a new high school,…
We Must Never Forget the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2023 will mark 55 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Launches ‘Academy’ Program for Small Businesses
Amanda Schepici-Portillo accomplished a lot in her first year as executive director of the Revere Chamber of Commerce. She recruited several new members in the business community and is building upon that resurgence as the year 2023 begins. Schepici Portillo’s…
State Treasurer’s Office Launches Small Business Toolkit and Resource Map
Special to the Journal Massachusetts State Treasurer, Deborah B. Goldberg, recently announced the launch of the Treasurer’s Office’s newly designed Small Business Resource Toolkit website. The toolkit provides access to comprehensive resources and materials for small business owners and future entrepreneurs…
MassDOT discusses plans for Bennington Street pilot program
By Adam Swift Plans to reconfigure Bennington Street heading into East Boston are a concern for Ward 1 City Councilor Joanne McKenna, who said cutting the four travel lanes to one lane in each direction and adding a dedicated bike…
MassDOT study considers alternatives for Rte. 1A corridor
By Adam Swift It’s still in the early stages, but MassDOT is coming to the end of a study on the best use of the inactive rail line corridor along Rte. 1A and Chelsea Creek. MassDOT held an online forum…
ZBA approves one new license, some changes, and many renewals
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals approved one new license, several license modifications, and a host of license renewals for the coming year at its meeting last Wednesday, December 21, in the City Council Chamber. The board also approved the…
Revere Police Athletic League (PAL) sponsors Christmas Tournament for Middle School Hoopsters
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Public Middle School Girls’ Basketball team enjoyed a fun afternoon last week courtesy of the Revere Police Athletic League. The afternoon included an intersquad scrimmage and pizza party. The girls were also treated to new…
Revere’s Dog Lady, Lisa Cutting, Thankful for Another Year Helping Animals
By Melissa Moore-Randall Nestled off of North Shore Road, along the Saugus River, you will find a building that has become a safe haven for local animals. Many Revere residents are familiar with it and its owner, Lisa Cutting. Known…
Traffic Study Is Underway for Malden Street-Squire Road
The Revere Traffic Commission held a brief but productive meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Paul Argenzio and fellow commissioners Police Chief David Callahan, City Planner Frank Stringi, City Engineer Nick Rystrom, and Fire Chief Chris Bright were in…
Former Mayor Ambrosino Selected As Court Administrator
By Adam Swift Former Revere Mayor and current Chelsea City Manager Thomas Ambrosino has been selected as the next Court Administrator of the Trial Court in Massachusetts by the justices of the Supreme Judicial Court. Ambrosino served as mayor in…
Merry Christmas
This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…
Mayor Arrigo, Supt. Kelly, Chief Callahan, and Chief Buck Issue Statement to RPS community
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian Arrigo, along with Superintendent Kelley, Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck, and Police Chief David Callahan released the following statement with regards to the suspected Fentanyl found at Revere High School. Dear…
World Cup on the Ave: Event Planned for Saturday’s Final Match, Hosted by Four Shirley Ave Small Businesses
This Sunday, December 18, 2022, join Revere’s Shirley Ave TDI Partnership for a World Cup Final Match celebration at four small businesses on the Ave. The event will take place at 10:00 AM EST. Shirley Ave is a multi-cultural business…
Guest Op-Ed: Celine Dion, Kirstie Alley, Christmas, Good News and Bad
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Award winning actress Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with cancer shortly before her untimely death at the young age of 71. Grammy award winning Celine Dion has recently been diagnosed with a neurological disease called Stiff Person…
Blue Chip: Revere’s James Perullo Has Been a Stalwart Defenseman for Babson College
Revere resident James Perullo has been a standout on the ice from the very beginning, his talents noteworthy as far back as the Mites division. His superlative hockey career has taken him across the nation and on to an elite…
Green Acres Is the Place in Revere for Christmas Trees
As the famous TV show theme song goes, Green Acres is the place to be – for your Christmas tree. Mike Colecchia, owner of Green Acres Nursery, 125 Squire Road, has been serving up Christmas trees at his business to…
Human Rights Commission Models Circle Process in Latest Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee,…