Although the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. In addition, with most (though not all) of the COVID-19 restrictions having…
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McKenna Seeks Assistance of DPW in Abandoned Shopping Carts Matter
Stating that shopping carts being taken from supermarkets and other stores and being abandoned on city streets “are becoming a blight to our community,†Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is reaching out to the DPW to help alleviate the situation.…
Wilson Honored for Saving Life of Young Girl
The Revere City Council presented Revere Police Officer David Wilson its highest honor – a Certificate of Merit – for his heroic actions of rescuing a girl from the frigid waters of Revere Beach on May 14, 2021. Councillor-at-Large George…
Board of Health Lifts State of Emergency
Special to The Journal The Revere Board of Health announced they lifted the State of Emergency issued last year on March 19, 2020. As of today, masks are no longer required at City Hall and other city buildings for fully…
Revere firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze on Kingman Avenue
The Revere Fire Department contained a three-alarm blaze that struck a multi-family building at 24 Kingman Ave. last Wednesday (June 2) afternoon. According to Chief Christopher Bright, upon arrival firefighters saw heavy fire and smoke on the top floor. “The…
Revere Board of Health Provides COVID-19 Update
205 Students Vaccinated at School-Based Clinics Today the Revere Board of Health provided an update of vaccination efforts in the City of Revere. As of May 27, 47% of Revere residents are fully vaccinated (28,753) and 60% of Revere residents (36,672) have…
Traffic Commission Will Hold Hearing for Healthcare Workers’ Parking
The Revere Traffic Commission voted at its May 27 meeting to hold a public hearing on the issue of granting special parking permits for healthcare workers who assist seniors at residences such as the Jack Satter House on Revere Beach…
City Council Discusses Urban Farming and Beekeeping Ordinances
The City Council discussed urban farming and beekeeping ordinances at a May 24 public hearing. Dimple Rana, director of community engagement for the City of Revere, opened the forum by elaborating on the goals of Revere on the Move, stating…
Rescued Sea Turtles to Be Released Into the Wild
Special to the Journal Following a historic season that saw hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles wash ashore on Cape Cod, the New England Aquarium sent off 25 rehabilitated turtles to be released back into the wild from the North Carolina…
Letter to the Editor
Memories of Revere Beach Dear Editor: Her porcelain face and pink stained cheeks a fixture on my dresser—Betty. Her spidery dark lashes awning her blue glass eyes one stuck, half shut. Her new gown is lovely. Mom’s friend made it,…
Obituaries 06-02-2021
Mary Vadala Of Revere, formerly of Everett Mary O. ( DiCato) Vadala, 86, of Revere, formerly of Everett, passed away surrounded by her family on May 22. The beloved wife of Guy Vadala, she was the loving mother of Guy…
Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials Caused Five-Alarm Fire on Endicott Avenue
Special to the Journal Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said the cause of the May 20 fire at 141-143 Endicott Avenue, Revere, was the improper disposal of smoking materials. RFD Investigator Capt. Mark…
News Briefs
Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Mass to be Held on June 20 The annual outdoor mass at the rededicated Our Lady of Lourdes Park on Endicott Ave in Beachmont will be held, rain or shine on Father’s Day, June 20…
Council Approves CIT Appropriation of $295,00 for Public Space Improvements at RB Restaurant
The City Council approved an appropriation of $295,000 from the Community Improvement Trust (CIT) Fund for public space improvements at the Tyde Restaurant which will open at 21 Revere Beach Boulevard at street level as part of the spectacular Ryder…
McKenna Praises Responders to Endicott Avenue Fire
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna thanked Revere firefighters, police officers, and other responders for their amazing efforts during Thursday’s five-alarm fire on Endicott Avenue. Following are Councillor McKenna’s remarks at Monday night’s City Council meeting: On Thursday at 1:30 p.m.,…
Middle School Placement Lottery to Take Place Thursday Evening
At last week’s Revere School Committee meeting Revere Public School (RPS) Assistant Superintendent Dr. Danielle Mokaba announced that Revere will hold its annual Middle School placement lottery on Thursday, May 27 at 5 p.m. The lottery will be broadcast live…
SONIC Drive-In Donates $274 to Teachers in Revere
To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, May…
DCR Seeks Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced that the agency is actively recruiting individuals to become a lifeguard at DCR-managed inland and coastal waterfronts, and deep water swimming pools in Central and Eastern Massachusetts. DCR lifeguards are…
Obituaries 05-26-2021
Anthony Ruggiero Member of Local 3 Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Anthony Ruggiero of Revere passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 22 at the age of 43. Born in Boston on May 30, 1977 to Egidia (Preziosi)…
Keller Williams Revere Volunteers Provide the City With Extra Hands to Complete City Projects
Special to the Journal Keller Williams Revere associates chose to “Give Where They Live†as part of RED Day, Keller Williams’ annual day of service on Thursday, May 13, 2021 dedicated to Renewing, Energizing and Donating to local communities. As…