REVERE – Former city councilor, school committee member and Revere firefighter Patsy “Pat†W. Tata will be laid to rest Friday morning. He passed away Jan. 2 at the age of 87. In honor of his service to the city…
Month: January 2015
Multi-Million Dollar Grant Set for RHS
To grow award-winning grapes, one must cultivate a vineyard for many years before the best results emerge from the vine, and in that spirit, the Revere Public Schools landed a multi-million dollar grant on Tuesday from the Nellie Mae Foundation…
Boston Joins Revere and Somerville in Filing Lawsuit Against MGC
The City of Boston joined Revere and Somerville in filing a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in Suffolk Superior Court asking the court to vacate the license agreement given to Wynn in Everett by the MGC last November.…
Vincent Begins New Term as State Representative
Roselee Vincent begins a new term as state representative today (Wednesday). Vincent was set to take the oath of office for a two-year term at a swearing-in ceremony this morning at the State House in Boston. She has served as…
Police Briefs 01-07-2015
Weekly Crime Report Journal Staff Reports House Breaks: (4) Ocean Avenue – Ocean Village (2); Agatha Street; and Spring Street. Commercial Breaks: (1) Shirley Avenue – Revere House of Pastry Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (8) Caruso Street; Sweeney Avenue; Warren Street;…
Reflecting on the Last 100 years
The celebration of the 100th Anniversary on Monday night in the Council Chamber noting the changing of the government of the Revere from a Town form to a City form was a very impressive affair. City Clerk Ashley Melnik is…
Letters to the Editor
Remembering the old Carousel Dear Editor: Recently as I read the letters section of the Revere Journal I read a letter to the editor about the old Carousel at the Hippodrome at old Revere Beach back in the day. I…
Sports 01-07-2015
RHS sports Roundup RHS girls basketball team off to 2-1 start The Revere High girls basketball team has opened the season with a promising start, winning two of its first three games under head coach Diana DeCristoforo, who has returned…
Obituaries 01-07-2015
Maryann ‘Molly’ Zolla Will be remembered for her warm smile, Scottish brogue and witty sense of humor Maryann “Molly†Zolla, a longtime resident of Revere, died on Sunday, January 4 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers after a long…