Revere’s 2020 Annual Summer Food Program began Monday at Revere High School and the Beachmont School. Pauline Lyons, starting her 17th year as director, estimated that the opening day turnout would be 800 residents between the two locations. Most of…
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2020 International Sand Sculpting Festival Cancelled
The Revere Beach Partnership (RBP) and its co-hosts, the City of Revere and Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation and Recreation, looked forward to hosting their marque event this year, the 17th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival (ISSF).   With great disappointment, we…
Police Briefs 06-24-2020
Weekly Crime Report The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Revere Police Department responded on the following dates: TUESDAY, JUNE 9 0538: Suspicious activity on Campbell Ave. The officer spoke to the subject. 0549: Disturbance on…
Obituaries 06-24-2020
Ronald Jannino Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School representative and retired Revere School teacher Ronald J. Jannino passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20 at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was 75 years old. Born in Chelsea, Mr. Jannino…
Arrigo Taps Lieutenant David Callahan as RPD Chief
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian M. Arrigo this week named Lieutenant Dave Callahan as Revere’s new Chief of Police, effective July 1. Callahan, 51, replaces retiring interim Chief James Guido. The move comes as law enforcement departments across the…
Chelsea Curves Update: Construction Look-ahead Through June 27, 2020
Route 1 Traffic Impacts • Route 1 Northbound : Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. Two of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) •ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND:…
Police Briefs 06-17-2020
Weekly Police Report MONDAY, JUNE 1 0013: Disturbance on Lee Burbank Highway. An officer restored the peace. 0104: Domestic disturbance on Ocean Ave. The officer provided assistance. 0200: A trespass tow was reported on Ward St. 0338: Burglar alarm on Squire Rd.…
And Now, Stinging Jellyfish
The ocean temperature barely has reached 60 degrees in Boston Harbor and vicinity, but the warnings on our beaches have confirmed what the beachcombers among us have known for a week or so — the dreaded jellyfish have arrived. According to…
Obituaries 06-17-2020
Robert DeBonis His infectious laugh, outgoing spirit and engaging conversations will be missed Robert DeBonis of Middleton, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 11 at the age of 75. He was a graduate of…
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Revere Youth March in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
By Somaya Laroussi and Thiffany Da Silva All around the country and across the globe, youth have risen up to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The youth of Revere are no exception. On Tuesday, June…
Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts Celebrates 10 Years
For the past ten years Jessica Gordon’s Academy of Performing Arts has been a mainstay in the local, regional and national dance world providing dance education for beginner through advanced dancers. Founded by longtime dancer and dance instructor, Jessica (Gordon)…
Police Briefs 06-10-2020
Weekly Crime Report These are among the calls for service to which the Revere Police responded during the most-recent period. MONDAY, MAY 25 1730: Trespass tow reported on American Legion Highway. 1746: Motor vehicle (MV) stop for a civil motor vehicle…
RHS Football Ironman Competition on Hold
Revere High head football coach Lou Cicatelli said the team’s annual Ironman Competition will be pushed back this year to a date still to be determined. The competition includes strength and agility events and is usually held the last week…
City Council Will Discuss FY2021 Budget
The first public presentation of the city’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget to the City Council will highlight the 11-member Council’s meeting Monday night. “I believe that [Finance Director] Richard Viscay has completed the budget report and he will be distributing…
Police Briefs 06-03-2020
Weekly Crime Report Thursday, May 21 0005: Medical aid on Beach St. One person was transported to the hospital. 0223: Disturbance on Arcadia St. The officer restored the peace. 0400: Disabled motor vehicle (MV) on No. Shore Rd. at John Ave.…
Obituaries 06-03-2020
William Faria Beloved Teacher of Electronics and Life Lessons; If you met him, he was Your Friend William G. Faria, 87, of Lynnfield, formerly from the North End of Boston and Revere, died at his home on Friday, May 22.…
Police Briefs 05-27-2020
Weekly Crime Report These are among the calls to which the Revere Police Department responded during the past week. SUNDAY, MAY 17 0810: MV stop for a CMVI on Washington Ave. and Haith St. The officer issued a citation to the…
Guest Op-Ed: Patience is Our Safest Path
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo It’s only about 90 days ago. In local news, the Revere High boys basketball team fell to Waltham in the opening round of the MIAA basketball tournament on February 25. A week later, Governor Charlie…
Obituaries 05-27-2020
M. Mildred ‘Millie’ Porter Talented seamstress who possessed grace, kindness and deep faith Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately due to the current mandates regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic for M. Mildred “Millie†(Surette) Porter who died on…
