Believing that an inclusionary zoning proposal would not help provide “real affordable housing opportunities†to residents, the City Council voted against establishing an inclusionary zoning ordinance in the city at its meeting Monday night. The Zoning Sub-Committee, under the direction…
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News Briefs
Explore Tidepools With DCR at Short Beach The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, the DCR, and Save the Harbor, Save the Bay are offering Tidepool Discovery outings with the DCR’s Matthew Nash. Tuesdays, July 5, from 10-11 a.m., and Aug.…
City, Urban Land Institute Announce Squire Road Urban Planning Workshop
Special to the Journal On Wednesday, July 13th, the City of Revere and the Urban Land Institute will be cohosting an urban planning workshop focused on Squire Road and its capacity to accommodate multimodal access to activate and connect mixed…
Weekend Sumner Tunnel Closure Wreaks Havoc on Local Area
After delaying the Sumner Tunnel weekend closures for two weeks, the closure of the tunnel this past weekend caused a traffic nightmare in East Boston on Saturday and Sunday. As all southbound traffic from McClellan Highway was rerouted into the…
North Suffolk Area Obtains Grant To Support Energy Efficiency
The City of Chelsea, City of Revere and Town of Winthrop, through the North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability (the Office) and the Department of Housing and Community Development, have secured $60,000 from the Mass Save Community First Partnership…
Arrigo Welcomes Revere’s Newest Condo-Owners
Special to the Journal Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo welcomed 18 new condominium owners at 1133 North Shore Road, Revere’s newest condominium development, during a July 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new 18-unit condo project was several years in the making and…
America Always Has Had an Anti-Democratic Element
As the January 6 Committee continues its hearings, many of us (including an increasing number of former Trump supporters) have been shocked by the extent to which Trump and those around him plotted to overturn the election of Joe Biden.…
Letters to the Editor
What God? Dear Editor Last month, in a letter entitled “Hypocrisyâ€, I stated “We desperately need God!†The following week, a writer wrote a response, citing that Christians make up 31% of the world’s population and 69% make up other…
A Golden Era of Track & Field: Retiring Coach Sam Ros Inspired RHS Track Athletes To Excel in Their Sport
Sam Ros was at Revere City Hall Tuesday to receive his own certificate of commendation and to watch proudly as his relay team was honored with commendations for qualifying for the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon this past season. The…
Obituaries 07-13-2022
Marie Souza She Will Be Remembered for Her Tremendous Love, Faith, Strength, Generosity and Humility Marie (Montesanti) Souza of Revere, formerly of Dorchester and East Boston, passed away on July 9 at the age of 94. She was born March…
Celebrating Independence Day in Revere
Linda Santos Rosa Announces Candidacy in Special Election
Special to the Journal Linda Santos Rosa has officially announced her candidacy for the upcoming Ward 5 Special Election, July 19th. The following is her statement: “My name is Linda Santos Rosa and I’ve lived in Revere my entire life.…
Celebrating the Fourth At the Senior Center
Sand Sculpting Festival Set for July 22–24
The Revere Beach Partnership, in coordination with the City of Revere and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 18th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival from July 22nd to…
News Briefs
DCR Lists Summer Events at Local Reservations All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Dress for the weather. Bring water and use sunscreen. Please phone (781) 656-1485 or email [email protected]…
School Committee Members Rizzo, Ferrante Differ on New Election Proposal
Long-time School Committee members Stacey Rizzo and Michael Ferrante have agreed on many issues during their years on the seven-member board. Both have advocated vigorously for the construction of new schools and voted often to ensure that Revere students have…
Supt. Kelly Updates School Committee on 2020–2025 District Improvement Plan
At a recent Revere School Committee meeting, Revere Public School Superintendent Dianne Kelly updated committee members on the status of RPS 2020-2025 District Improvement Plan and highlighted some of the progress made as well as areas that still need improvement.…
Planning Board Recommends Accessory Dwelling Ordinance
The Revere Planning Board held a special meeting in the City Hall Council Chamber last Wednesday, June 29, which included public hearings and votes on three separate matters regarding proposed changes to the city’s zoning ordinances. The Planning Board acts…
Brito To Produce Documentary On The Undefeated RHS Football Team
Brandon Brito has his own place in Revere High School football history as a three-year starter, a captain, and recipient of two major team awards who later tried out for the Division 1 Boston College contingent. But Brito, a 2020…
Reps. Giannino, Turco Pleased That Revere Beach Has Full Lifeguard Coverage for 2022 Season
With fewer applicants seeking lifeguard positions across the commonwealth, there had been concern that popular summertime destinations such as Revere Beach might not be fully staffed at times during the season. But seven-days-a-week coverage by lifeguards started at Revere Beach…