The Revere High football team christened the beautiful, new Harry Della Russo Stadium and field in fitting fashion with a dominating 35-0 win over Medford Friday evening. What had been a dreary and rainy Friday turned into a beautiful evening…
Month: September 2015
Obituaries 09-16-2015
Irving Taub Retired naval architect, Past Master of Henry Price Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree Mason and Shriner; 50 year member of Temple B’nai Israel Choir Irving Taub of Peabody, formerly of Revere, died on September 1 at the Aviv Centers…
LaQuaglia will participate in 26th consecutive Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Revere native Ron LaQuaglia made his first appearance in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 26 years ago. LaQuaglia, the past president of Revere Little League for 16 years and a member of the league for 36 years, decided to…
Making His Televison Debut
Eustis Street resident John Gioioso recently made the news in the most literal sense. More than a year ago, he and his son, also John Gioioso, attended a Red Sox game and sat next to the Channel 5 box. Being a…
No Let Up In the Race For Mayor:Rizzo,Arrigo Intensify Their Campaigns In Effort to Get Their Messages Out to Voters
The race for the corner office is on. Mayor Dan Rizzo and Councillor-at-Large Brian Arrigo have begun campaigning for the general election for the Office of Mayor that is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. The two candidates earned their nominations…
Judge Leaning to Dismiss Lawsuit on MBTA Land Sale
A judge overseeing the taxpayer lawsuit against the MBTA and the state Department of Transportation (DOT) in regards to the sale of property to the Wynn Everett casino signaled in court Friday that she is leaning towards dismissing the suit.…
Slots Could Be In Future at Suffolk Downs
A mysterious ballot initiative proposal to add a second slot parlor to an existing Thoroughbred horse track has been certified for the 2016 ballot by Attorney General Maura Healey. The ballot question is only titled ‘An Act Relative to Expanded…
Revere Football to Host Medford In Debut of Della Russo Stadium
The Revere High School football team is ready to debut this Friday against Medford on a brand new field, and Head Coach Lou Cicatelli said the first-class facilities have already helped attract new players to the team. “It definitely brought…
Police Briefs 09-09-2015
Weekly Crime Report Journal Staff Reports House Breaks: (8) Mountain Avenue; Boulevard; Beach Street; Rice Avenue; Eliot Road; Proctor Avenue; Boulevard; and Ocean Avenue. Commercial Breaks: (1) Everett Street – Quickit Wireless Motor Vehicle *Thefts/Breaks: (4) *Mountain Avenue (Mo-Ped); *Beverly…
Letters to the Editor
Arrigo thanks voters Dear Editor: Thank you for taking the time to get out and vote in Revere’s Primary Election. Regardless of who you voted for, it is important to participate in our democratic process. I entered this race because…
My Position On the Shaw’s Site Development
By Joanne McKenna I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to all the people who reached out to me recently with their calls, texts, and messages on Facebook. Their support and understanding with my vote at the August 24 Revere Council Meeting was greatly appreciated.…
Rizzo Tells Shaw’s Site Developers to Withdraw Proposal
Last week, I sent a letter telling the developer of the former Shaw’s site to withdraw their proposed plans for residential development.

 Based on my conversation with residents across Revere, it is clear we do not want more residential development. The people…
Comfort INN and Suites Steps Up And Helps Beautify Bell Circle
Comfort Inn and Suites in Revere has been an outstanding corporate neighbor, not only in hosting many local events in the professional manner than symbolizes its superb reputation in the hospitality industry, but in sponsoring events and generously donating to…
RHS Football Team to Open New Stadium Friday Night
Pomp, circumstance, and history — and football — will be on the agenda Friday evening when the Revere High football team kicks off its 2015 season under the bright lights of the all-new Harry Della Russo Stadium against the visiting…
Obituaries 09-09-2015
Paolo Cordio Retired stone mason Paolo Cardio of Beachmont Revere, formerly of East Boston and Italy, passed away at his residence following a brief illness on September 2. Born and raised in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, he came to the USA…
Hookah Lounge Raises Questions for Licensing Commission
A request to grant further licenses to Checkers Trans Group Boston, doing business as Boston Hookah Lounge, has prompted the city Licensing Commission to hold off until they can get further information regarding smoking regulations. A couple of weeks ago…
10 Council Candidates Advance to November
Councilor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino emerged as the top vote getter in the Preliminary Election for Councilor-at-Large held Tuesday in Revere. Giannino, who topped the ticket in the last Councilor-at-Large general election in 2013, received 2,660 votes to finish atop the…
Rizzo, Arrigo Gear Up for Election Showdown
Mayor Dan Rizzo and Councilor-at-Large Brian Arrigo took the top two spots in Tuesday’s Preliminary Election for the Office of Mayor. Rizzo and Arrigo secured the nominations and will face off in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Rizzo…
Contractor,Officials Looking to Resolve Issues at Hill School
The contractor for the Hill School, CTA Construction, said in a letter this week that it plans to work cooperatively with the City to finish the school, and that it faced unforeseen obstacles that delayed the construction. “Late last year,…
Police Briefs 09-02-2015
MONDAY, AUGUST 24 Marvin Sanchez, 32, of Cheslea, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Robert J. French, 25, of 445 Vane St., was arrested on a charge of vandalizing property. WEDNESDAY,…