TAKING AIM:  Rita Turner rolls her shot for the Satter House team.
Month: August 2015
It’s Time to Vote:Colella Predicts 27.5 Percent Turnout for Sept.1 Preliminary
Revere Election Commissioner Diane R. Colella is predicting a 27.5 turnout of the city’s 25,055 voters for the Preliminary Election set for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Voters can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the polls. Absentee…
Shaw’s Site Given Second Chance
The air conditioning in the city council chambers didn’t do much to cool the emotions of the neighbors who oppose the development of the former Shaw’s grocery store site on Revere Beach Parkway. Monday night the city council voted 6-5…
Heavy Fundraising, Heavy Spending in Races Leading up to Preliminary
At least two of the candidates for mayor in next Tuesday’s Preliminary Election have raised a good amount of money prior to the Sept. 1 election, and have spent most of it as well, according to campaign finance reports filed…
Priscilla Nickerson Announces her Candidacy for Councilor-At-Large
My name is Priscilla (Solimine) Nickerson and I am a candidate for Councilor-at-Large. I am a life long resident of the City of Revere and deeply devoted to this community. I have been happily married and partners in business with…
Steven Morabito Seeks Re-Election for Councillor-At-Large Seat
My name is Steven Morabito. I am a life-long resident of Revere. I graduated from Revere High School and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Salem State University. I currently serve as “one†of your “five†City Councillors-at-Large.…
Police Briefs 08-26-2015
ARRESTÂ Report MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Ruddy J. Santana, 22, of Lynn, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance (subsequent offense), illegal possession of a Class B controlled narcotic substance with intent to distribute,…
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Matthew Amato Thank you for your correspondence and request for donation. The Committee on Political Education Local 2222 met earlier to discuss all political matters and endorsements. The committee concurred that we must support those who support us. As…
Mayor Dan Rizzo: Moving Revere Forward
The Preliminary Election on September 1 is a referendum on our city’s potential and the course we can all take together. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate our many accomplishments over these past three years, and look to Revere’s bright…
Watch the Mayoral Debate Live Aug.26 and Get out and Vote on Tuesday
We realize there are only a few nights of summer remaining but we hope that Revere residents will take the time to view tonight’s mayoral debate on RevereTV, channel 9. The Revere Journal is proud to partner with Revere Youth…
Obituaries 08-26-2015
Sefika Husanovic Of Revere/Winthrop Sefika Husanovic of Revere / Winthrop, passed away August 20, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.  She was 69 years old. She was born in Tuzla, Bosnia, where she grew up and…
Hill School Teachers,Staff Ready to Welcome Students
The Hill School will be unveiled to students and parents today (Aug. 19) and – despite a few things left to do – they are sure to be in awe of the well-appointed new facility. Unlike their 100-year-old former school,…
School Officials Frustrated with Unfinished Hill School
As students file in today (Aug. 19) to their first-ever day of classes at the new Hill School, City and school officials are fretting over the fact that the school is not completely finished. School officials said they are looking…
Market Basket Customers Slam Survey on Price Jump
Executives at Demoulas Market Basket are vehemently contesting a local survey done last week on supermarket prices, saying the analysis was flawed and that the store’s prices did not go up 9 percent, as widely reported. The survey by ConsumerWorld.org…
Life Quality Survey Results are Presented
Last Thursday night city officials, organizers, RevereCARES and representatives from MGH presented the 2015 Community Health Assessment at the Turkish Cultural Center. Residents found four major priorities that Revere and Massachusetts General Hospital can address together following the release of…
Funding Change Could Impact Everett, Revere School Districts
As students get ready to come back to school in Everett and Revere for a new school year in the coming weeks, administrators in both districts are nervously pacing over next year due to a change in the way low-income…
Haas Seeks Re-Election as Councilor At-Large
Councilor-at-Large Bob Haas has announced his canddidacy for re-election. The following is his announcement: “My name is Bob Haas and I am a candidate for re-election for Councilor at-Large. I am a lifelong resident of Revere. I married my Revere…
Sarro Announces for Councilor At-Large
Frank Sarro has announced that he is a candidate for Councilor-at-Large. The following is his statement: “My name is Frank “Fran†Sarro and I am a Candidate for Councillor at Large. A life long resident of Revere, educated through the…
Giannino Seeks Re-Election as Councilor At-Large
Jessica Giannino’s role as a City Councilor has been an enriching experience. For over three years, she has been honored to work for the residents and be involved in the community she loves. Jessica offers a unique perspective and believes…
Correggio Endorsed by Labor Council
John Correggio, candidiate for Councilor at-Large in the upcoming election has received the endorsement of Greater Boston Labor Council, AFL-CIO. The Letter from the Labor Council is as follows: “Dear John: I am plaeased to inform you that the Greater…
