Special to the Journal St. Anthony’s church was filled with music, joy, and generosity Sunday evening as the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra entertained hundreds of patrons in the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas†Concert and food drive.…
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Guest Op-Ed: Christmas Rest and Peace
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is a good time to catch up on your pumpkin pie eating. Pecan pie seems readily available so this too is a good option. Try to drink one glass of eggnog during the season of…
Mass. Badge Thanksgiving Dinner
Residential Tax Bills To Remain Fairly Flat for FY23
By Adam Swift Revere homeowners will see their property tax bills stay fairly even in the next fiscal year. Monday night, the City Council approved the minimum residential tax factor, a vote that shifts the burden of property taxes to…
Maniscalco Named First Young Adult/Teen Librarian
By Melissa Moore-Randall In the last two years, the Revere Public LIbrary has become revitalized. The most recent part of the revitalization is the naming of Krystee Maniscalco as the first Young Adult/Teen Librarian. A 2012 graduate of Revere High…
Mass Humanities Launches End of Year Giving Appeal
Special to the Journal Mass Humanities, the statewide council that champions opportunities for communities in Massachusetts to share their stories through grants, launched its annual End of Year Giving appeal. Since 1974, the council has believed that the humanities needs…
Remembering McMackin Field
We’re sure we are not alone among long-time Revere residents in welcoming the news that the city, under the leadership of Mayor Brian Arrigo, has assumed the ownership of McMackin Field. The former mecca for Little League baseball has not…
Guest Op-Ed: Christmas Is in Your Heart
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas once started for me when the JC Penny and Sears catalogs came in the mail. They came early in the Fall and I wore them out looking at the toy section. By December the catalogs…
DeMaino’s Holds Annual Corner Reunion
NSPO Plays ‘Sounds of Christmas’ Concert Sunday, December 4
Music Director Robert Lehmann and the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestr (NSPO) a return to St. Anthony’s Church in Revere Sunday, December 4 for the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert. The concert gets underway at 4 p.m.…
McMackin Field Update Highlights Mayor’s Community Conversation on RTV
By Adam Swift Mayor Brian Arrigo fielded questions and provided updates on a number of city projects during a community conversation with the mayor at the public library last week. Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna joined Arrigo on Thursday,…
Chief of Health and Human Services Lauren Buck Is Guest Speaker at Disabilities Comm. Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, November 8, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Robert Brown, Mario Grimanis, Asmaa Abou-Fouda, and Jason…
Commonwealth Experiences Drought Improvements in Majority of State: Cape Cod, Islands, and Northeast Continue To Have Drought Impacts
Special to the Journal While the Commonwealth experienced an increase in precipitation over the previous month, there are regions of the state that continue to be impacted by long term drought conditions, and today Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary…
State Fire Marshal Offers Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is urging residents to make fire safety a priority in the kitchen as we approach Thanksgiving Day, the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts. “Each year, we see about twice as many fires…
Revere Football Team Falls to Masco, 34–20
The Revere High School football team fell to Masconomet Regional, 34-20, in a non-league game Thursday at Della Russo Stadium. The Patriots (4-6) were unable to contain Masco’s strong running game that accounted for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Masco…
Arrigo Leads Charge in Cleaning Up Long-Vacant and Overgrown McMackin Little League Site
Opening in 1952, the McMackin Little League Field has been a staple in the Revere community for more than 60 years, serving as a spot for youth baseball players in Revere to meet and play ball. Named after World War…
Revere Human Rights Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, November 3. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossani, Lynn Alexis, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, and Dr.…
Introducing Lauren Buck in Her New Position as Chief of Health and Human Services: Adrienne Sacco-Maguire Starts New Role As Emergency Preparedness Manager, Following Career as Nurse in Rps
Special to the Journal Residents may remember Lauren Buck for her role as Director of Public Health throughout the COVID pandemic. In September of 2022, Lauren Buck was voted unanimously in her promotion as Chief of Health and Human Services.…
Arrigo Proposes MassDOT Route 1A Corridor Resolution
Special to the Journal At the Revere City Council meeting on October 24th, Mayor Arrigo introduced a resolution to repurpose surplus Commonwealth property that runs parallel to Route 1A. The Commonwealth, through its Department of Transportation owns vacant property located…
Super Students: Three Revere Students Receive Prestigious Award From Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
By Taylor Giuffre-Catalano The latest Revere School Committee meeting, held on October 18th, opened with the presentation of three awards from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents to Revere Public Schools seniors. Two students from Revere High School, Kathy Trinh…
