The Revere Journal asked Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino – the councilor for the ward in which Showcase Cinemas is located – for his thoughts on the closing of the famed movie theater complex at 565 Squire Road, Revere, and…
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Police Briefs 12-23-2020
The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Revere Police Department responded on the listed dates and times (in military time): SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 0100: Motor vehicle accident (MVA) at Mill and Vinal Sts. The officer filed a…
Sara Selevitch, Former RHS Scholar and Athlete, is Excelling as a Writer in California
Sara Selevitch took advantage of all the opportunities that the Revere school system had to offer during her 12 years in the district. And it seems that in every endeavor in which she participated, she excelled. Sara won science fairs…
Obituaries 12-23-2020
Marie Fusco Retired Stop & Shop manager A Funeral Mass on was celebrated on Dec. 22 at St. Anthony of Padua Church for Marie D. (Catino) Fusco who passed on Thursday, Dec. 17 at her residence following a lengthy three-year…
Keeping Citizens Safe from COVID-19
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Health Dept. Working Hard in Preparation for Arrival of Vaccines
Revere Public Health Department Director Lauren Buck said the city is not at the point where it will be administering the COVID-19 vaccines to residents yet but the staff is making logistical preparations for the arrival and distribution of the…
Renovations Set for Ambrose Park
Elle Baker has her sights on Ambrose Park. The diligent and incredibly efficient project manager from the city’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development appeared at the City Council meeting to talk about a new grant that will help…
News Brief
VITA Volunteers Needed for Tax Preparation Looking for a way to help in your community? For over 50 years, the VITA program has helped neighbors in your community get free tax preparation services. The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is looking for…
Memorial Pole to Be Dedicated to WWII Veterans Corrado, Tirro
The City Council unanimously approved a motion by Ward 3 Councilor Arthur Guinasso to install a memorial pole for highly decorated World War II veterans and brothers-in-law John Corrado and George Tirro at the corner of Lowell and Revere Streets.…
Rep.-Elect Giannino Will Seek Position on Comm. On Public Safety
State Rep.-Elect Jessica Giannino is continuing preparations for her entry into the Mass. House of Representatives in January. Giannino was elected Nov. 3 to succeed Rep. RoseLee Vincent in the Sixteenth Suffolk District seat that includes Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus.…
Council Approves Shaikh Appointment to Cultural Council
The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointment of Farah Shaikh to the Revere Cultural Council at Monday’s meeting. Shaikh has been a Revere resident since 2007 and is the mother of two children. “I’ve been on PTO since…
Councillors Laud President Keefe for His Leadership at Final Meeting of the Year
Councillors took their “point of personal privilege†segment at the end of Monday’s meeting to thank Patrick Keefe for his exceptional leadership as president of the City Council during a challenging year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Councilor-at-Large and State…
Council President Keefe Expresses Frustration With No In-Classroom Instruction in Revere Schools
In a powerful statement that reverberated in the educational community into the weekend and on to this week, City Council President Patrick Keefe expressed frustration with students still being unable to attend classes in person at Revere schools. Keefe’s remarks,…
Council Gives Its Support to New Residences At 83 Bradstreet
Paul Buonfiglio appeared at the City Council’s Zoning Sub-Committee meeting to talk about his plans to alter an existing, non-conforming four-unit structure by increasing the number of units to six at 83 Bradstreet Ave. Buonfiglio is the well-known director of…
Coats for Kids Fundraiser Rallies on Despite COVID-19
By Melissa Moore-Randall As Revere continues to grapple with COVID 19 it has not dampened the mission of one annual holiday event. Coats for Kids is in full swing once again this year trying to bring holiday cheer to Revere…
Revere Public School Superintendent Dianne Kelly Addresses Reopening Criticism
With parents and students feeling anxious to return to in-person learning some parents have criticized the Revere Public School (RPS) Department for not doing enough to get students back in classrooms or that the department is being overly cautious. At…
Council Looks to Deter Wage Theft; Blocks Dishonest Contractors from Public Bids
The City Council voted to send an ordinance establishing a wage theft prevention regulation to the Council’s Legislative Affairs Subcommittee following a hearing on the issue at Monday’s meeting. Councillors-at-Large Steven Morabito and Jessica Giannino co-sponsored the original motion for…
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening of Revere Store on Squire Road
Stop & Shop, a neighborhood grocer for more than 100 years, has unveiled a newly remodeled store in Revere, located at 540 Squire Road. Stop & Shop is elevating the grocery experience by delivering more fresh, healthy and convenient food…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through December 26
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. …