MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Chad Tomborello, 31, of Methuen, was arrested on two outstanding warrants. Marvin Alexis Guadron, 19, of East Boston, was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. Luis Armando Rodriguez, 31, of 18 Bradstreet Ave., was arrested…
Month: January 2016
The Weather
Maybe we are getting old or maybe we were just spoiled. But the last few days have brought us back to reality that winter has come with a vengenance. Walking on the streets with the wind and patches of ice…
Good Luck,Council President Giannino
It’s a new era for the Revere City Council as Jessica Giannino begins her term as the new president of the 11-member body. Giannino is one of the few women ever to hold this prestigious office and at the age…
Sports 01-20-2016
Lincoln students luck out with Celtics, HMH Score program By Seth Daniel Lucky the Leprechaun of the Boston Celtics might be one fortunate green guy, but all the luck was on the side of the Lincoln School students last Thursday.…
Obituaries 01-20-2016
James Dudley Sunshine Biscuit Company retiree James A. Dudley of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea, died at home on December 28. He was 84 years old. A resident of Chelsea until moving to Lynn in 2007, James was a graduate of…
Local Meeting on Flood Rate Maps Set for Jan 19
Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) and Revere city officials will host a meting to discuss the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps that go into effect on March 16, 2016. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19 from 5 to…
Parents Calling for Backup Plan After Bus Leaves Kids in the Cold
A handful of parents whose children were stranded in the cold last Thursday morning when a school bus never showed up are calling this week for the schools to institute a backup plan for such situations – something that currently…
New Feature by Arrigo to Appear in Journal
As Mayor Brian Arrigo begins his first year in office, he is looking forward to answering your questions in a monthly “Ask the Mayor†segment here in the Revere Journal. Please send your questions to the Mayor’s office either by…
Residents Getting Powerball Fever
Powerball has hit a staggering and record breaking $1.5 billion and hundreds of residents are running to their favorite corner store to buy tickets for Wednesday night’s drawing. While the odds of becoming instantly rich Wednesday night are 1 in…
ConCom Approves Amendments for Project
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Conservation Commission approved an amendment to the order of conditions for the Baystone Development which proposes to build a five-story apartment building at 526-546 Revere Beach Boulevard. According to Richard Salvo, of Engineering Alliance Inc.,…
Police Briefs 01-13-2016
Arrest Report WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Jamie Lubanski, 39, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting. Michelle J. Sanangelo, 35, of Malden, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Aristides Coutinho, 37, of Somerville, was arrested…
Letter to the Editor
Another choice for President Dear Editor: A half-century ago, Massachusetts took the lead. We rallied for peace in Viet Nam. It’s 50 years later. Most High School students can’t remember a time when America was not at war. Once again,…
Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr
The nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday on the annual holiday that pays tribute to this great civil rights leader and humanitarian. Dr. King would have been 87 years old Friday and we can only imagine how…
“Ask the Mayor†in the Journal
 The Revere Journal is pleased to announce that Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo will be participating in an “Ask the Mayor†segment each month in the Journal. Mayor Arrigo will answer questions that are sent by email or U.S. mail to…
Sports 01-13-2016
Revere Middle School basketball program is off to an impressive start The Revere Middle School basketball program opened up it’s 2016 season on Monday Jan. 4 at SBA gymnasium against Pickering Middle School from Lynn, and both the boy’s and…
Obituaries 01-13-2016
Joseph Rizzo Of Ipswich, formerly of Revere Joseph J. Rizzo of Ipswich passed away January 7 at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. He was 88 years old. Mr. Rizzo was born in Revere on July 6, 1927, the…
First Day on the Job:Brian Arrigo Inaugurated As Mayor of Revere
Brian Arrigo was inaugurated as the mayor of Revere in an impressive ceremony Monday night at a packed Council Chambers inside City Hall. City Clerk Ashley Melnik administered the oath of office to Arrigo, who was elected as mayor in…
Robber Demands Opiates from Pharmacist
Police are searching for a man who robbed the CVS Pharmacy at Northgate, allegedly referencing that he had a gun and would use it if the pharmacist didn’t hand over opiate pills. In what is a first in this area…
Businesses on Shirley Avenue look to Organize into an Association
For years, Shirley Avenue has been a bustling center of business, but none of the businesses have ever been able to unite behind creating a unified district as exists in our areas. That, however, has changed recently as businesses have…
Giannino Elected City Council President
Jessica A. Giannino was elected unanimously as the president of the Revere City Council Monday night during a special session following the 2016 Oath of Office Ceremony in the City Council Chambers. Giannino, a 24-year-old graduate of Salem State University,…
