Special to the Journal It is with great sadness that we announce (Retired) Revere Police K9 Walsh peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 10th. His handler, Sgt. Mike Mason and his wife Katie were by his side. K9 Walsh served…
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Letter to the Editor
Let’s put a halt to teacher layoffs Dear Editor: Last week, I was proud to sign on to a petition in support of Whelan School teachers, particularly those who may have been targeted due to standing up for their collective…
Time to Be a Fan: Mike Cella Retiring, Will Enjoy Grandchildren’s High School Careers
From a being a football player to being a high school and college coach, Mike Cella been on the field and walking the sidelines in stadiums on fall weekends for six different decades. Mike is the son of the legendary…
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…
Pressing Onward: Wonderland Dry Cleaners Celebrate 75 Years in Revere
As a young boy Joseph Fanale would ride his bicycle from Winthrop to Revere to visit his parents’ business, Wonderland Dry Cleaners, on Broadway. “I’m one of six children and we all worked here at one time or another,†said…
News Briefs
MVES Partners with Action Ambulance to Streamline Communication with Meals on Wheels (Nearly 2,000 consumers in 11 cities and towns rely on Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) for Meals on Wheels home delivery, with close to 3,000 meals provided each…
Northeast Metro Tech Appoints Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Northeast Metro Tech has appointed its first Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. The district’s School Committee approved the creation of the position and the appointment of Dawon Dicks to the role at its…
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:…
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…
Guest Op-ed: A Father’s Day Reflection
By Mayor Brian Arrigo Years from now, historians, sociologists, scientists and academics of all disciplines will examine the events and upheavals of the year 2020 and probably say…â€wow.†We are actually living it, staying indoors, standing in lines, wearing masks…
Floor to Ceiling: Sao-Pedro-Welch, Endicott Claim National Dance Crown
Nikki Sao Pedro-Welch is familiar with winning major championships as an athlete. At Revere High School she was a state gymnastics balance beam champion before becoming a captain of the RHS cheerleading squad that built the foundation for a program…
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…
News Briefs
City of Revere Resumes Street Sweeping Enforcement June 15 After being paused due to COVID-19, street sweeping enforcement will resume on Monday, June 15. The City of Revere Parking Department is working on plans for the 2020 Resident Parking Sticker…
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)…
Price Rite Marketplace to Donate More than $131,000 to Area Food Banks
Price Rite Marketplace announced its annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign has raised more than $131,000 for area food banks. From November through December 2019, Price Rite Marketplace stores throughout Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and…
Revere Woman Walks 150 Miles in Her Apartment Building for Homeless Charity
When one chooses to walk 150 miles for charity, the destination might be somewhere in Western Massachusetts or Connecticut – or even far up north. Revere’s Nila Webster completed her 150-mile walk for Project Place – a program in Boston’s…
MBTA’s RIDE Distributing Food to Vulnerable Residents
The MBTA announced late last week a partnership with the City of Boston, YMCA of Greater Boston, and The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) to help provide Boston’s most vulnerable residents with access to food by utilizing the RIDE paratransit…
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…
A New Set of Downs: Sobolewski Will Take Winning Tradition to Lowell Catholic
Which high school football coach has received “Coach of the Year†Awards in successive seasons at two different schools? That would be Revere’s own Paul Sobolewski who accomplished that rare (if not unprecedented) feat at Cathedral High School (Boston) and…
Obituaries 06-10-2020
George Tirro Decorated veteran, served with the US Army 30th Infantry D-Day WWII Normandy Landing George Tirro of Revere passed away on June 8 at the age of 101. George proudly served his country in the United States Army in…
