Just before school started for Revere Public Schools (RPS), Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly and the School Committee went over some provisions that will be necessary to ensure a safe and successful 2021/2022 school year amid a continuing pandemic. With students…
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McKenna, Visconti Ask for Investigation of Counterfeit Parking Passes in City
Councillors Joanne McKenna and Gerry Visconti are asking the parking director to investigate the usage and production of counterfeit visitor parking passes throughout the city. The councillors also want the parking director to revoke all visitor parking privileges from residents…
Remembering the Local Victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 Attacks 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago on Sept. 10, 2001, 2,996 people went to sleep not knowing the horrors the next day would bring. Among them, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights, 2,606 people went to sleep in…
East Boston State Rep. Adrian Madaro Bows Out of Senate Race
East Boston Rep. Adrian Madaro has decided not to run for the state senate seat recently vacated by Sen. Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop). Madaro, who has served as state rep since 2015 after winning a special election that year and is…
America Since 9/11: One Step Forward, Many Steps Back
Amidst the solemn ceremonies and remembrances this past weekend of the terrorist attack 20 years ago on 9/11, one thing is clear: America is far better protected from a similar act of terrorism than we were on 9/10/01. To be…
Guest Op-Ed: What Is Happening in the Housing Market?
By Maureen Celata The housing market has been on a straight up trajectory over the last 12 years and because real estate has an up and down cycle, it would be safe to say the housing market is in for…
Guest Op-Ed: Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Statement on 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
By Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley “Throughout the history of the United States, events have occurred that profoundly changed who we are as a country. Breakthrough developments in medicine and science, and technology that allows for instantaneous communication, have provided us…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Soccer Teams Return to Action The Revere High boys and girls soccer teams, which opened their seasons last Tuesday against Greater Boston League rival Everett, were set to return to action yesterday (Tuesday) with contests against Lynn Classical. Coach…
Obituaries 09-15-2021
Lucille Ferruzzi Of Marshfield, formerly of Revere Lucille (Steele) Ferruzzi of Marshfield, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 11 at the age of 100. Born in Henderson, KY to the late Thomas and Iris…
On the Campaign Trail
The Race for City Council Ward 3 In advance of the preliminary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Revere Journal asked the Ward 3 and Ward 5 candidates to respond to questions about what they consider…
Observing Labor Day
Two ward races on tap for upcoming Tuesday’s primary
The voters in Wards 3 and 5 will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to cast their ballots to determine the two candidates that will advance to the final election in November. While there are four candidates in…
Revere resident Gangi brings floats to life at North End Feast
Story by Marianne Salza Revere resident, Pascal Gangi, celebrated the blessing of the fishing waters at the North End waterfront by creating two floats for the August 14 Fisherman’s Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca. Gangi’s vibrant displays…
Beachmont VFW 6712 Auxiliary holds drive for troops
Jan Desmond a member pf Post 6712 and several auxiliary members instituted a care package drive for our troops serving overseas. 28 boxes filled with much needed personal care supplies and toiletries were gathered from post members and friends. Jan…
News Briefs
Novoselsky Announces Plans for New Stairs After many years of disrepair and the need for funding,Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky has said that there are now plans to totally renovate the public stairs between Florence Ave. and Campbell Ave. Several…
State Rep. and Councilor Jessica Giannino will not run for open Senate seat
Representative Jessica Giannino announced today that she will not seek the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Seat being vacated by current Senator and newly announced MassBio CEO Joseph A. Boncore. “First, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend and…
Boncore will step down from State Senate seat
Sen. Joseph Boncore, who has served in the First Middlesex and Suffolk District senate seat since 2016, announced last Wednesday that he will be resigning from his position. He will be submitting his official letter of resignation soon to Senate…
RPS clarifies transportation policy after some confusion
Revere Public School (RPS) Superintendent Dianne Kelly last week sent out a communication to parents and students to clarify the RPS transportation policy for middle and high school students for the 2021/2022 school year. Kelly said there was some confusion…
Jennifer Cimino Photography celebrates ten years in business
JCP’s photo booth has become an instant hit Jenn Cimino is celebrating the tenth year of her business, and it’s onward and upward for the talented, award-winning photojournalist. “Everybody calls me Jenn, but the business is Jennifer Cimino Photography,†said…
DOTS ARMY to host annual Cornhole
Tournament at Griswold Fields on Saturday DOTS ARMY, a local Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Team will host their Third Annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at Griswold Fields behind St. Mary’s Church. The tournament will begin at 12 p.m. (11…