By Adam Swift The City Council’s ways and means subcommittee began its public hearings on a proposed $262,146,012 budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Richard Viscay, the city’s Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of the budget to kick off the…
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DA Hayden Warns Public of Scammers Claiming To Be With the Suffolk DA’s Office
Speical to the Journal Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden today warned the public of scammers attempting to steal money by claiming to be representatives of his office on phone calls to potential victims. Hayden said the callers identified themselves as…
Noise Is Killing Us
For those of us who live in the Greater Boston area, the noise that is all around us — the roar of jets from the flight paths over our heads, the constant thrum of traffic on our bridges and expressways,…
Council Looks for Answers on Safety at Revere Beach
By Adam Swift In the wake of the Memorial Day weekend shootings on Revere Beach that injured three people, city councillors were looking for information on how the city and state agencies can work together to prevent future violence along…
Revere’s K9 Charlie Has a Big Following
By Melissa Moore-Randall In April, Revere Public School students and staff were introduced to the district’s first ever Therapy/Comfort K9. Charlie is a full bred Black English Labrador who is just about four months old. He serves as the official…
June Is a Month Of Freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Obituaries 06-07-2023
Joseph DeSantis Led the Revere/Everett/Malden Youth Hockey Program for 27 Years Our beloved father, Joseph A. DeSantis, 67, of Revere, passed away peacefully in his home on June 2 surrounded by family and friends. Joe dedicated 27 years of his…
Martelli Announces Candidacy for Revere Councillor-at-Large
Special to the Journal Don Martelli has announced his intention to run for Councillor-at-Large. The following is his announcement: “Dear Revere Residents, With a strong belief in the power of inclusivity and collaboration, I aim to create a future where…
Two Sunday Shootings Shut DownRevere Beach in First Incident of Season
By Adam Swift State Police closed Revere Beach on Sunday after three people were hospitalized following two separate shootings on the beach. Police responded to the first reported shooting at 123 Centennial Ave. around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. A…
News Briefs
Daily Lane Closures Scheduled on North Shore Road The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be implementing daily lane closures on portions of North Shore Road between Route 145 and Route 1A in Revere. The lane closures…
DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo Holds Press Conference at Historic Revere Beach
Special to the Journal Last week newly appointed DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo returned to the Nation’s first Public Beach to host his first press conference since his appointment by Governor Maura Healey. Commissioner Arrigo was joined by Secretary of Energy…
Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito Kicks Off His Mayoral Campaign at Well-Attended Reception
Councillor-at-Large Steve Morabito officially kicked off his campaign for Mayor of Revere at a May 18 reception where he was joined by a large crowd in the Paul Revere Room at the Comfort Inn. Morabito has been a councillor-at-large for…
Obituaries 05-31-2023
Eleanor Stack She Loved Her Faith and Lived for Her Family A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 27th in the Immaculate Conception Church for Eleanor M. (Hickey) Stack who died on Wednesday, May 24th at the…
Kelly Addresses School Safety And Discipline Issues
By Adam Swift City councillors raised concerns about school security and teacher morale during a public safety subcommittee meeting on Monday night. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly presented information on absenteeism, discipline, and school security during a 20-minute presentation…
Traffic Commission Delays Vote on One-Way for Harris and Sewall Streets
The Revere Traffic Commission held off on taking a vote on the proposal by HYM Investment Group LLC, the developer of Suffolk Downs, to make portions of Harris and Sewall Sts. one-way after hearing opposition from residents of the neighborhood, as well…
Letters to the Editor
Community Matters Dear Editor, Community is a word that means many things to many people. It can range from a generations-long bond of local family and friends to a newly formed community of new residents from a close-by town or…
Obituaries 05-24-2023
Frank Fancieullo General Electric Retiree Frank A. Fancieullo, 91, of Everett passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19. Frank was a graduate of Bentley University, a former 37 year employee at General Electric Aircraft Engine Group in Lynn, a U.S.…
Large Crowd Attends Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Campaign Kickoff Reception
It’s always a very good thing when they have to bring in extra tables to accommodate a larger-than-anticipated crowd at your campaign kickoff reception. And that was the scenario last Thursday night at the SpringHill by Marriott as Acting Mayor…
Revere Public School Community Welcomes K9 Charlie
By Melissa Moore-Randall One of the most popular members of the Revere Public Schools Community these days is of the four-legged kind. After returning from April vacation, RPS teachers, students and staff were introduced to K9 Charlie. A 10 week…
RHS Robotics Team Takes Second Place in World Robotics Competition
By Melissa Moore-Randall On a rainy Saturday morning, members of the Revere High School Robotics team, The NUTRONs, are mentoring middle school students in their small space in the rear of Revere High School. The space is adorned with ribbons,…