By Adam Swift A dispute over the legal powers of the Acting Mayor led to the overturning of a veto by the City Council Monday night. At the end of August, citing a legal opinion received by the firm of…
Developer Looks To Up Affordable Units at Salem Street Condo Development
By Adam Swift The developers of the former West Revere Health Center at 133 Salem St. are looking to increase the number of affordable condominium units at the 72-unit development. The City Council initially approved the special permit, which included…
License Comm. Approves Request for On-Site Food Truck; Addresses Noise Complaints
The Revere License Commission held its regular meeting last Wednesday, September 20, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow member Linda Guinasso were on hand for the meeting. The commissioners initially took up some routine matters, approving two…
Political Sign Order Moves to Subcommittee
By Adam Swift A proposed City Council order that would repeal the city’s political sign ordinance because it violates the First Amendment and is unconstitutional is heading to the legislative affairs committee prior to a final vote. At a public…
City Council Honors Christopher Alba
By Adam Swift The City Council honored the memory of community health outreach worker Christopher Alba at the beginning of Monday night’s meeting. “Over the weekend, we found out some heartbreaking information (about) a friend, a co-worker, and a resident;…
Painters’ Union Endorses Jaramillo for Council At-Large
Special to the Journal Union member and Revere City council at-large candidate, Juan Pablo Jaramillo tallies yet another endorsement from the labor union representing painters, IUPAT DC #35. Jaramillo who has pledged to make Revere a city for working people…
