The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals took up all three of the matters on its agenda last Wednesday, but ultimately postponed taking action on the items in order to obtain more information about each of the applications. All five members of the…
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Dr. Perella briefs School Committee on Competency Based Learning
At the last Revere Public School Committee meeting Revere High School Principal Dr. John Perella gave a presentation on some work that’s happening at the high school particularly around teaching and learning. Dr. Perella said for the past eight years…
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Russo Bocce Court dedication ceremony
The City of Revere held a dedication ceremony for the new Gerald “Jerry†Russo Bocce Court Friday at the Susan B. Anthony/A.C. Whelan School. Family and friends attended the ceremony honoring Mr. Russo, who was a long-time resident of Revere.…
Councillor Morabito wants to establish Citizens Planning Committee
Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito’s request that Mayor Brian Arrigo establish a Citizens Planning Committee to “promote citizen participation in planning throughout the city†drew some support and opposition at the Oct. 25 Council meeting. Council President Anthony Zambuto was concise in…
Fire officials offer reminder to change your clocks, check your alarms
With the end of daylight savings time coming on Nov. 7, Massachusetts fire officials issued a seasonal reminder to check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when you change your clocks. Text Description automatically generated with medium confidence“Working smoke…
MIAA’S Football Ratings are Absurd
We want to make it clear at the outset that we have not spoken to any football coaches, athletic directors, athletes, parents, or officials from any school. The point-of-view we are expressing here is strictly our own and it is…
If Taiwan is attacked, should we defend it?
We are living in unprecedented times — from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the supply chain issues that are affecting all aspects of our economy, to the dire consequences of climate change, to the messy pullout in Afghanistan, to the spike…
Letters to the Editor
Regarding Mandates Dear Editor, Freedom to choose is a privilege God gave to Human Creation. Humans, made in the image of God, have abilities to reason, imagine, create, be self-aware, love, etc., while the animal kingdom functions with built-in instinct. …
Guest Op-Ed: We need to invest in America
By Dr. Glenn Mollette America needs attention to our infrastructure. It’s pathetic that our Congress and President are having so much trouble putting something together they can agree on. We managed to spend the equivalent of a trillion dollars in…
Revere Defeats Lynn Classical, but Falls Short of Playoff Berth
Marchese scores 2 TDs in 21-6 victory Senior running back Mark Marchese rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Revere High football team to a 21-6 victory over Lynn Classical Friday night at Manning Field. Many observers…
RHS Sports Roundup
Bettero scores 100th career goal for RHS The Revere High girls soccer team celebrated Senior Day in appropriate fashion, defeating Malden with a 4-0 shutout in which RHS senior captain Carolina Bettero scored her 100th career goal, becoming the only player…
Obituaries 11-03-2021
Alfred Pantano, Jr. Independent Financial Advisor and devoted husband, father and Papa Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, November 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway…
Rep. Giannino Celebrates 30th Birthday
Revere Voters Go to the Polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2
The campaigns are winding down, and on Tuesday, Nov. 2, Revere voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the councillor-at-large, ward councillor, and school committee races. In the councillor-at-large election, there are six candidates for the…
License Commission Tackles Full Agenda at Monthly Meeting
The Revere License Commission addressed a full panoply of items on its agenda at the commission’s monthly meeting last Thursday, October 20. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow commission members Daniel Occena and Linda Guinasso were on hand for the meeting.…
News Briefs
City Outreach Department Launches Storytelling Platform The City of Revere’s Community Health and Engagement Office in collaboration with RevereTV will present a series of short storytelling videos highlighting some of Revere’s proud, hard-working, multi-cultural business owners sharing their entrepreneurship story…
MBTA and City of Revere Announce Start of Southbound AM Peak Bus Lane Pilot
The MBTA and the City of Revere today announced an AM peak bus lane pilot along the southbound side of Broadway in Revere between Revere Street and Revere Beach Parkway. The mile-long bus lane will begin operational testing on the…
Council Discusses Plans for New Revere Public Works Building
The Revere City Council reviewed the city’s plans for the construction of a new 37,500 square-foot public works building on the current Revere DPW site at 321A Charger St. During a public hearing on the matter Monday night, Simon Tempest,…
Revere Paraprofessionals Union Seeks Six-and-a-Half Hour Work Day
At last Tuesday night’s Revere Public School (RPS) Committee meeting President of the Revere Paraprofessionals Union Susan Buckley lobbied the committee for a six and half hour work day as opposed to the current three hour and fifty-five minute work…
Councillor McKenna Wants a Ban on Styrofoam in City
Special to the Journal Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is requesting a ban on Styrofoam products as part of a proposed ordinance establishing regulations for sustainable food ware and packaging. At Monday night’s Council meeting, McKenna, who co-sponsored the motion…