By Adam Swift The City Council approved the warrant for the Tuesday, Sept. 19 preliminary municipal election at its meeting last week. An active election season this year sees city-wide preliminary races for Mayor and Councillor-at-Large and ward races for…
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Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Special to the Journal Six residents from Revere will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. Sheila Anzuoni, Theresa Traniello, Patricia Esposito, Renee Griffin, Lily Garceau, and Evelyn Griffin, along with thousands…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Sure Government Works
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Since I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fire fighters, police officers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks…
Revere Boxers Bedoya and Arevalo Battle in First USA Boxing Sanctioned Bout
By Melissa Moore-Randall It was fight night for Revere’s own Pedro Rodriguez Bedoya and Elias Ruiz Arevalo who participated in their first USA Boxing sanctioned title bout. Coach Greg Vendetti was in the corner throughout the night as Elias went…
Council Challenges Number of Hirees By Acting Mayor
By Adam Swift The City Council is challenging Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s ability to hire and appoint new employees in the city. Monday night, the council voted 8-0 for the acting mayor to immediately cease and desist taking actions admitting…
Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Debate
By Adam Swift Development, public safety, and education and the building of a new high school were the big topics covered during last week’s debate among the four mayoral candidates. The debate was sponsored by the Revere Chamber of Commerce…
Revere’s Andrea Lauria Is the New Afternoon Voice at 104.1
By Melissa Moore-Randall In July, a new and familiar voice joined the afternoon 104.1 radio team “Gregg and Freddyâ€. Lifelong resident, Andrea Lauria, is the new on air personality/traffic reporter weekdays from 2-7 p.m. “We share our lives with listeners…
This Week’s Shootings Spread Like Wildfire Across America
Mass shootings have become all-too commonplace in America. But even by our nation’s uniquely violent standards, the multiplicity of shootings that spread across the country like a tornado-driven wildfire this past weekend was mind-numbing. First there was the shooting last…
Guest Op-Ed: Overdevelopment in Revere: Prioritizing Responsible Growth Over Residential Overload
By Gerry Visconti As we all know, in recent years, the city of Revere has seen a staggering surge in residential development. While development is vital for economic growth, foreseeable adverse effects have left residents grappling with significant challenges. The…
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Paul Buonfiglio Awarded MA Funeral Directors Award at NSCC Paul Buonfiglio of Topsfield, a funeral director at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere, received the 2023 Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association President’s Award at North Shore Community College’s (NSCC) recent Funeral Services…
On the Campaign Trail: Stamatopoulos Announces Candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor
Special to the Journal John J. Stamatopoulos has announced his candidacy for Ward 1 Councillor. The following is his statement: “Revere finds itself at a crossroads: a city bursting with potential yet grappling with unmet needs. As the Commonwealth’s fastest-growing…
License Comm. Approves Fall Events Licenses
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, August 16, in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and fellow member Daniel Occena were on hand for the session. The commission approved a number of one-day…
ARL Hosting Adult Dog Adopt-a-thon Event
Special to the Journal Add a pup to your pack during the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) five-day Dog Adopt-a-thon event at ARL’s three Animal Care & Adoption Centers (Boston, Dedham, and Brewster – Cape Cod) through Saturday, Aug.…
The Summer Chronicles of K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, the Revere community was introduced to the city’s first Therapy/Comfort K9 dog. Charlie, a full bred Black English Labrador, who is about six months old, serves as the official Community/School Resource Therapy/Comfort Dog. According to…
Traffic Comm. Approves Emergency Measures To Reduce Speeding on Malden Street
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday evening, August 17, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers at Revere City Hall. Chairman and DPW Director Paul Argenzio and fellow members Fire Chief…
Hayden Announces Youth Advisory Council, Encourages Suffolk County Teens To Apply
Special to the Journal District Attorney Kevin Hayden has announced the creation of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council, which will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Hayden’s office insight into issues such as youth violence,…
Revere Boxing and Outreach Heads North of the Border
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Revere Boxing and Outreach Program headed north of the border to Woodstock, New Brunswick to participate in their first international matches. New Brunswick, bordered by Quebec, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Bay of Fundy, and…
Powers Seeks Re-Election in Ward 5 Council Race
Special to the Journal John Powers Councilor of Ward 5 has announced his candidacy for re-election. The following is his statement: “My name is John Powers; and it has been my honor to represent the citizens of Ward 5 on…
Revere Nonprofits Receive Partnership Grants From the Foundation Trust
Special to the Journal The Foundation Trust, a private operating foundation serving the greater Boston area, is pleased to announce its 2023 grant recipients. Since our first grant solicitation cycle in 2019, over $80,000 has been awarded in scholarships and…
Alfred Buccilli Brought Joy to Many Revere Residents at His Sub Time Store
Alfred “Al†Buccilli was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a medic while stationed in Germany during the Korean War. When he returned from the war, he took a job as machinist at General Electric in Lynn, becoming…
