Successful Census outreach effort shows 20% population increase resulting in more Federal, State, and local resources for the city Special to the Journal The City of Revere is now officially the fastest-growing city in Massachusetts. Yesterday municipalities throughout the United…
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Arrigo Appoints Dr. Nathalee Kong as Chief of Public Health and Human Services
Mayor Brian M. Arrigo today announced the appointment of Dr. Nathalee Kong as Chief of Public Health and Human Services for the City of Revere. Dr. Kong will assume her position on August 16, 2021, and will be the second…
Letter to the Editor
Affordable Housing Trust Is a Step in Right Direction Dear Editor, As the Revere Journal reported, to our great delight, the City Council recently took a critical first step towards addressing the housing crisis in Revere by unanimously approving the…
HYM Investment Group opens Suffolk Downs racing circle to the public
Last Wednesday, HYM Investment Group’s Founding Partner and Managing DirectorTom O’Brien joined Revere and East Boston elected officials to cut the ribbon for the new “The Track at Suffolk Downs†public open space. For the first time in the history…
Candidate for Senate D’Ambrosio’s address at campaign kickoff
Thank you all so much for coming tonight. As Caitlyn and I were greeting many of you earlier, we saw just about every Revere elected official with us as well. Please join us in thanking them all for being here.…
Track at Suffolk Downs Celebrates Opening to Public
Today, The HYM Investment Group, along with Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and other East Boston and Revere leaders, celebrated a ribbon cutting for The Track at Suffolk Downs, opening the former thoroughbred horse track and racing facility to the public…
News Briefs
MAYOR Arrigo Encourages Residents to Apply for New Federal Funding Mayor Brian Arrigo is calling on Revere residents to apply for millions in new federal funding available to Massachusetts residents through several new and expanded government programs. SNAP: Formerly known…
The Neighborhood Developers Celebrate Completion of 571 Revere
Revere’s newest affordable housing complex held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 22 The building, known as 571 Revere, the former site of the Cove Bar on Revere Street, is the latest initiative by The Neighborhood Developers to provide affordable…
Baker signs $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2022 State Budget
Gov. Charlie Baker has signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget into law, a $47.6 billion plan designed to support the Commonwealth’s communities, schools, families, small businesses, and workers as Massachusetts emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget fully funds…
News Briefs
Bible School at First Congregational First Congregational Church, 230 Beach Street, is hosting Vacation Bible School for children and adults during the evenings, Monday-Friday through July 16. All are invited, even if you are joining part way through the week. There will…
City awards Certificates of Merit to COVID-19 Ambassadors
Special to the Journal On July 12th, the City of Revere COVID-19 Ambassadors and Women Encouraging Empowerment, Inc. COVID-19 Ambassadors received Certificates of Merit from the Revere City Council and Mayor Brian Arrigo. The Certificates of Merit are “in acknowledgement…
Cities and Towns Applaud Increase in State Climate Resilience Funding
Special to the Journal Cities and towns involved in the Resilient Mystic Collaborative applauded the doubling of annual funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program to $21 million in the Baker Administration’s FY2022 Capital Plan. “Chelsea has already suffered through two…
Richard Viscay Is Named Public Servant of the Month Under New City Program
Special to the Journal Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. Throughout this past year our public and community…
News Briefs
Seven-Alarm Fire in Revere Likely Accidental Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that the cause of last week’s seven-alarm fire on Hyde Street was likely accidental. “We are extremely fortunate that no residents…
Manuel Carrero Launches Revere City Council Race for Ward 2
Manuel Carrero has announced his intention to run for City Councillor of Ward 2. The following is his announcement: Manuel Carrero, engineer and 13-year Revere resident, announced today that his campaign would seek to represent Ward 2 on the City…
Dept. Of Homeland Security Releases Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization
The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released the Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization, a whole-of-government approach to breaking down barriers to U.S. citizenship and promoting naturalization to all who are eligible, as outlined in President Biden’s…
City of Revere’s Short-Term Rental Office officially Opens July 1
Property owners with Short-Term Rentals required to register with City starting this summer On August 24, 2020, the City Council passed the Short Term Rental Ordinance, an ordinance setting rules and regulations around short term rental properties in the city…
Local Resident Appointed to Pine Street Inn Board of Directors
Pine Street Inn, New England’s largest homeless services organization, has added three distinguished members to its Board of Directors. Dennis Berger, Chief Culture Officer at Suffolk Construction; Revere resident, Avana Epperson-Temple, Esq., Litigation Associate at Peabody & Arnold; and Paula…
Arrigo Presents 2022 Budget
Mayor Brian Arrigo recommitted his priorities with his Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Since taking office, the Arrigo administration has worked towards professionalizing city services, embracing technology, upholding professional and ethical standards, and maximizing and modernizing development. This year’s budget…
A Long, Hot Summer?
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
