William Jay Strong, Sr. Retired Revere Fire Fighter RFD retiree William “Billy†Jay Strong Sr. of Revere died on February 16 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea on June 25, 1940 to the late…
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Giannino Assigned to Legislative Committees
Special to the Journal On Friday, February 12, 2021, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy) appointed legislators to various legislative committees for the 2021-2022 Session of the General Court. Newly elected State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino…
Letter to the Editor
Supports Turco Dear Editor, In the wake of Bob DeLeo choosing to step down from his position, a new crop of candidates have thrown their hat into the ring in pursuit of becoming the next State Representative of the 19th Suffolk…
State Rep. Race Highlight: Looking at the Candidates: DelVento Highlights Building Coalitions and Past Experience in House in Campaign for DeLeo Seat
By Melissa Moore-Randall  Born in Winthrop and raised on water tower hill, where she still lives today, Alicia DelVento’s desire to fight for Winthrop and Revere is inspired by the service of others. “Many of my family and closest friends…
Council Approves $5.875M Loan Order for Capital Improvements
The City Council unanimously approved a loan order in the amount of $5.875 million for Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvements. Viscay said the funds would be used for “deferred maintenance†and equipment operations by city departments. He asked the Council…
State Rep. Candidates Set for Debate on Feb. 18
The four Democratic candidates running for state representative have all agreed to participate in the Revere Journal/Revere TV debate to be televised live on Revere TV. Candidates Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Jeff Turco, Valentino Capobianco, and Alicia DelVento said they are…
Revere’s Richie Gallucci Goes from the Classroom to Central Office
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere Public School Assistant Superintendent Richie Gallucci, a self-proclaimed shy kid from Oak Island, is today part of a four-person team, along with Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly, Assistant Superintendents Danielle Mokaba and Dr. Lourenco Garcia that collaborates…
School Committee Member Carol Tye Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Rep. One of Revere’s Most Respected Public Servants Supports Jaramillo’s Bid for Election to the House
Special to the Journal Revere School Committee member and former Revere Superintendent of Schools Carol Tye has endorsed Revere’s own Juan Jaramillo for State Representative for the 19 th Suffolk District. Committeewoman Tye is a former teacher at Revere High…
Revere Firefighters Battle Two Blazes Saturday Night
The Revere Fire Department battled two blazes in the city at homes on Mountain Avenue and Revere Beach Parkway within a span of three hours Saturday night. Fire Chief Christopher Bright said the cold, wintry weather and icy surfaces made…
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ZBA Approves Variance for Avis Lots on Charger Street
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted a variance at its January 27 meeting to R&S Realty Trust, the owner of a single lot at 14 Charger Street, to reduce the minimum frontage requirement from 150 feet to 75…
Silvestri Reflects on Ruling; Looks Ahead After Not Qualifying for Representative Ballot
Revere Veterans Services Director Marc Silvestri had built some early momentum in his campaign for the state representative seat in the 19th Suffolk District. Silvestri had garnered some major endorsements and loomed as a formidable candidate for the Winthrop/Revere seat…
This Success Story Began in Revere: After Some Setbacks, Mike Todd Thrives as a Business Owner and Motivational Speaker
Bullied as a 12-year-old honor roll student during his seventh-grade year at a Boston school, Mike Todd took that ugly incident in his life and turned into a positive. The immediate years after the incident were challenging and Mike spent…
Obituaries 02-03-2021
Robert Roberto Loving Husband, Wonderful Father and Grandfather Who Cherished His Whole Family Robert “Bob†Roberto of Revere died on January 30 at the age of 80. He was the loving husband of the late Angela (Diecidue) Roberto; beloved son…
Residents, Staff at Jack Satter House Receive the First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Friday, 270 residents and staff of the Jack Satter House in Revere received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at an on-site clinic in collaboration with CVS Health. Nearly 10 months after the City of Revere and…
Funding for Broadway Signalization Approved
One of the busiest intersections in Revere – located at Cushman Avenue and School Street, and centered by Broadway – is about to get a compete makeover. And when all is said and done, the traffic flow on frequently clogged…
License Commission Hears of COVID-Related Business Issues
At the License Commission meeting on January 20, commissioners heard about the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects on local restaurants and organizations. The owners of Lazy Crab Restaurant and Bar, located at 733 Broadway, appeared before…
Revere Resident Isabelle Johnson Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Special To The Journal Revere resident Isabelle Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday with a multi-day celebration at her residence on Revere Beach. Mrs. Johnson’s son, Dan Johnson Jr., 71, a 1967 graduate of Dom Savio, said due to COVID-19 guidelines,…
State Rep. Race Highlight: Looking at the Candidates Turco Looks to Deep-Seated Revere and Winthrop Roots in Bid for DeLeo Seat
By Melissa Moore-Randall When House Speaker Robert DeLeo announced his retirement from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Jeff Turco looked at his own background, experience and belief in the nobility of public service. Turco used this as a catalyst for…
Turco Names Fiore Director of Field Operations
Jeffrey Rosario Turco, candidate for state representative in the 19th Suffolk District, has named Stephen Fiore of Revere as director of field operations for his campaign. A savvy political strategist, Fiore has worked on several campaigns both locally and statewide…
