A dedicated MBTA bus lane pilot program that will run from Revere Street to the Revere-Chelsea line, is projected to be launched by the end of the month. The Revere Traffic Commission approved the bus lane pilot program at its…
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News Briefs
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk set for oct. 18 For the 25th year, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo will serve as the Grand Marshal this week in the annual Making Strides Against Brest Cancer Walk – held this year…
Veterans Day Ceremony Will be Virtual
Marc Silvestri, director of veterans services for the City of Revere, has announced plans for the observance of Veterans Day (Nov. 11) in the city, stating that the annual ceremony will be a virtual one due to the coronavirus. The…
RHS Principal Kicks Off New Webinar Meeting Series
Last Thursday, Revere High School Principal Dr. John Perella hosted the first in a series of Webinar community meetings that he said will be held bi-montly going forward. “These meetings going forward will be bi-monthly,†said Perella. “One of the…
ConsComm Approves Request from POPYC
The Revere Conservation Commission held its monthly meeting on Oct. 7 and approved several items on the agenda. The major request brought before the commission was the petition by the Point of Pines Yacht Club (POPYC) to repair, and then place,…
An Interview With Democratic Nominee for State Rep. Jessica Giannino
This week the Revere Journal conducted an interview with Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino, who was victorious in the State Representative Democratic Primary held Sept. 1. As a result of her impressive victory in the Primary and with no Republican opponent on…
Baker Hopes to Continue to Brighten Up the ‘New’ Revere
By Melissa Moore-Randall If the city looks a little brighter and more colorful these days, it is mainly due in part to the work of the city’s Project Planner, Elle Baker. As Project Planner for Strategic Planning and Economic Development,…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-Win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask Up as We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Candidates Who Believe in Science Dear Editor, As a voter and a patient, I know that it is critical to support candidates who believe in science and believe in the work being done day in and day out by…
18U Fall Ball Team Win on and off the Field
By Melissa Moore It may be football season, but it is still baseball season for some Revere boys. Casey Cummings, Kyle Cummings, Mike Popp, Rich Dimarzo, Dom Boudreau, Calvin Boudreau, Tyler Minesean, Chris Cecca, Sal DeAngelis, Ollie Svendsen, Andrew Leone,…
Obituaries 10-14-2020
Rose Caruso Devout Catholic Rose (Rossi) Caruso, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on October 8 at the age of 97. Rose was a devout Catholic who attended Mass regularly at. St Anthony’s Church. She enjoyed spending summers with her family…
Showcase Cinemas Site Sale Pending: Amazon Mentioned as Possible Tenant
An agreement has been reached between National Amusements, Inc. (NAI), owner of the Showcase Cinemas de Lux site in Revere, and Northbridge Partners, a Massachusetts based developer and investment firm, for the sale of the property whose connection to a…
Supt. Dr. Kelly Praises Local Teachers During World Teachers’ Day Celebration
Special to the Journal Revere Schools Supt. Dr. Dianne Kelly praised all teachers on the important occasion of World Teachers’ Day, which has been held annually on Oct. 5 since 1994. Following are Dr. Kelly’s remarks: “George Bernard Shaw said…
Megan Conley Returns Home With a Volunteer Spirit
By Melissa Randall In May, Revere native and a 2004 graduate of Revere High School, Megan Conley returned home after living in Portland, Oregon for the last six years, with her partner, Joshua. Part of her return was to give…
News Briefs
Second Round of Rental Assistance Now Open For Applications   The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As…
Councillor Giannino’s Request for Candidate Residency Requirement Referred to Committee
Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino had the backing of her colleagues on her request to establish residency requirements in Revere for the office of Mayor, City Council and School Committee. Giannino’s special legislation seemed straightforward as she sought the final approval of…
McKenna Requests Cleaning of Winthrop Ave. Public Stairs
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is requesting that the public stairs at Winthrop and Bradstreet Avenues be patched and cleaned before the start of the winter season. “I know they need extensive work,†McKenna said at Monday’s Council meeting. “The…
U.S. PIRG Promotes National ‘Week of Mourning’
U.S. PIRG is partnering with Marked by COVID for a national Week of Mourning, Oct. 4-11. Virtual vigils and social media actions will commemorate the more than 200,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. People interested in participating…
MACIR Programs 1,200 ChromeBooks for Revere Public School students
Students from Revere MACIR (Moroccan American Connections in Revere) IT training program spent three days last week inside Revere High School’s Gym programming a shipment of ChromeBooks that were recently purchased by the Revere Public School Department. “We programmed 1,200…
