The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, June 14, via Zoom. Chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Robert Brown, Mario Grimanis, Asmaa Aabou-Fouda, and Jason Barone were on hand for the meeting.…
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Obituaries 06-22-2022
Glen “Sully†Sullivan Local 22 Union Laborer Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 17 in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, Revere followed by interment for Glen M. “Sully†Sullivan who died on Saturday, June 11…
Longtime RPS Educator, Bunroth So, To Retire After Almost Four Decades
By Melissa Moore-Randall On June 17, Bunroth So will begin his first of many future summer vacations as a retired teacher.  The dad of three and grandfather of two has decided to retire after  37 years in the Revere Public…
State Rep. Giannino Re-Election Campaign Begins
Special to the Journal State Representative Jessica Giannino announced she is excited to kick off her re- election campaign formally, after submitting her certified signatures and officially securing a place on the 2022 ballot. “Serving as your State Representative is…
Human Rights Commission Monthly Meeting Held Virtually
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, June 2. The meeting was held via Zoom because of the unavailability of the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Rachid Moukhabir,…
Recent Fire Shouldn’t Affect Suffolk Downs Simulcasting for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes: Planned Outdoor Summer Activities at the Track Also To Move Forward
Last Monday’s six-alarm fire that tore through the Suffolk Downs Racetrack’s grandstand press box did cause some damage but Sterling Suffolk Racecource’s Chip Tuttle said the historic track should be up and running for simulcasting for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. When…
Baker-Polito Administration Visits Revere in Support of FORWARD Proposal
Special to the Journal Last week, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card, and Housing and Economic Development Undersecretary Ashley Stolba were joined by City of Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and other state and local officials…
Revere Police Department’s Singer and Hickey Boxing for a Cause
By Melissa Moore-Randall Boxing was back on Revere Beach Saturday night at Battle of the Beach 3 sponsored by The Massachusetts State Police Boxing Team and USA Boxing. The 10 match event took place at Oceanside Events Center in Revere.…
Obituaries 06-08-2022
Vincent John ‘Vinnie’ Dileone Family Man, Amazing Father, Awesome Friend and Loving Husband Vincent John “Vinnie†Dileone of Revere passed away on May 28 at the age of 35. Too many words to describe Vinnie. He was loving, caring, loyal,…
Arrigo Announces New Office of Travel and Tourism
Special to the Journal Last week on Revere Beach Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the new Revere Office of Travel and Tourism, Next Stop Revere: By Land, By Sea, or T. Subsequently, Mayor Arrigo announced Charlie Giuffrida, currently the Assistant Director…
Revere Board of Health Anticipates New Regulations for Bio-Safety
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, May 26, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Dr. Drew Bunker, the chairperson, and fellow members Dr. Craig Costanza and Nezha Louaddi were on hand…
Guest Op-Ed: Revere Housing Coalition Statement on the Inclusionary Zoning
By Lor Holmes Skyrocketing housing costs are displacing Revere residents like never before. When a family is forced to move to find affordable housing, their sometimes generations-deep connections to the community are broken, and Revere loses a little part of…
Obituaries 06-01-2022
Rachel Lombardi Retired Secretary at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Vazza’s “Beechwood†Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., Revere for Rachel…
HYM Breaks Ground at Suffolk Downs Redevelopment Site
Special to the Journal Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo along with Revere and Boston city officials, joined executives from The HYM Investment Group (“HYMâ€), Cathexis and National Real Estate Advisors (“Nationalâ€) to break ground on the former racetrack site at Suffolk…
License Comm. Holds Hearing on Incident at Club
The Revere License Commission took up a full agenda of items at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 18, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow commissioner Linda Guinasso were on hand for the meeting. The…
Council Approves $175,000 Appropriation for Sand Sculpting Festival
The City Council unanimously approved a request by Chief Financial Officer Richard Viscay for a free cash appropriation of $175,00 for the annual Revere Sand Sculpting Festival held at Revere Beach. The international competition that attracts the best sand sculptors…
Obituaries 05-25-2022
Jean A. Fernandes May 17, 1933 – May 17, 2022 Jean A. (Henry) Fernandes, 89 of Leominster, formerly of Revere, crossed over peacefully on May 17, 2022, in her home surrounded by her most caring and beloved family, after a…
Morabito Wants More Light on Broadway
Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito says it’s too dark at both ends of Broadway and he wants new decorative lamps installed on the entire length of the city’s main street. “I submitted this motion because many residents expressed their concerns about the…
Human Rights Commission Establishes Working Groups
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, May 5, in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Lynn Alexis, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Police Chief David Callahan, Rachid Moukhabir,…
Celebrating Iftar at the Senior Center
By Asmaa Abou-Fouda and Edward Deveau On Friday April 29th, approximately one hundred Muslim and non-Muslim members of our community came together at the Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center to learn about Ramadan and to participate in the joyful and culinary event…
