Month: August 2019
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Election Season
A Great Cause for the Canoeists : Row Row Row Raises Funds for Autism Programs
Revere’s Row Row Row has become one of the most anticipated events on the summer calendar since its revival three years ago after a long hiatus. On Saturday morning rowers will leave from the Point of Points Yacht Club (POPYC)…
Revere Community School Awarded a Grant by the Foundation Trust
The Revere Community School, which serves Revere and surrounding communities, received a $16,624 grant from The Foundation Trust to support its 2019-2020 initiatives addressingthe learning needs and advancing the life prospects of immigrant and refugee adults and youth who are…
Revere Roadways Highlighted in State Transportation Report
MassDOT released a comprehensive 172-page traffic congestion report on Thursday for the state and the several major arteries, which flow through Revere. “Massachusetts has reached a tipping point with respect to congestion,†Stephanie Pollack, Transportation Secretary for the Baker administration,…
Mosquitos : Not Too Bad But They’re There
Compared to last year, the number of pesky mosquitos is down but the diseases they carry are still a concern, and that’s why Northeast Mosquito Control has been spraying as requested in Revere, Winthrop and Lynn. Kim Foss, an entomologist…
MWRA Advisory Board Seeks to Stop Cable Charge
The MWRA Advisory Board is calling upon state officials to protect ratepayers against a $150 million charge to move a cross-harbor cable owned and operated by Eversource and its subsidiary Harbor Electric Energy Company (HEEC). The sole customer for HEEC…
State Police Air Wing Visits Revere Youth Academy
Children in the Revere Police Youth Academy have been having a great summer. The highlight for many included a visit from the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing Tuesday morning on the Revere High School baseball field. Youths and adults watched…
Rep. Vincent Recognizes State House Intern Andrew D’Ambrosio
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent (D—Revere) recently recognized Andrew D’Ambrosio at the Massachusetts State House for his commitment and hard work while interning in her Beacon Hill office this summer. “My office was very fortunate to have Andrew as an intern…
Reading in Your ‘Free’ Time : Little Libraries Debut Througout Revere
The Little Free Libraries program in Revere is off and running in 17 different locations in the city. Mayor Brian Arrigo joined Project Manager Elle Baker and some of the key contributors to the program during a ceremony held at…
Police Briefs 08-14-2019
Three Arrested After Shots Fired Following a recent incident involving the discharge of a firearm on Shirley Avenue, which took place on August 7, members of the Revere Police Department Narcotics / Gang Unit and Patrol Division were able to…
Our Glorious Summer Days
When we think of the “dog days of summer,†what comes to mind are the languid and sultry days of early to mid-August, when the heat and humidity combine to make for a stew that can make even the most…
Letters to the Editor
Nella To The Rescue Dear Editor, This past week my family and I, along with my in-laws’ extended family went on vacation to Aruba. The thing that caught my eye, after the beauty of the island and that of the…
Obituaries 08-14-2019
Arnold Massirman Feb. 13, 1921 — Aug. 12, 2019 Arnold Massirman of Florida, formerly of Chelsea, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12 peacefully in his sleep. He was 98 years old. We are all very grateful to have spent so…
Sophomore Students Soar : Nancy Barile Inspires Revere High Students to Excel on Exams
By Taylor Giuffre-Catalano Revere High School teacher Nancy Barile and a class of motivated sophomores defied all expectations. Barile who has taught rigorous courses in the field of English Language Arts for 24 years, described the group of sophmores as…
Revere Parks & Rec Petting Zoo
Revere Police Are Investigating Aug. 2 Shooting Incident
The Revere Police Department is continuing its investigation in to an Aug. 2 incident on North Shore Road (Route 1A southbound) in which a 34-year-old man was shot while driving in Friday’s rush hour traffic. “We’re still investigating whether it…
Officials Issue Statement Regarding Shootings, Criminal Activity in City
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian M. Arrigo, City Council President Arthur F. Guinasso, Public Safety Subcommittee Chair Councilor Ira Novoselsky, and Police Chief James Guido have issued the following joint statement to address rumors and misstatements that have spread…
Rollins Promises ‘Impartial’ Review of EPD Shooting in Revere
The Everett Police Department, along with State Police and Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins, will conduct a “thorough and impartial†review of the case involving a Lynn man whom Everett Police pursued into Revere – eventually shooting and killing the…
Bocce on the Beach Hits the Sand Aug. 10
One of Revere’s favorite sports event returns to the Revere Beach this Saturday morning – Bocce on the Beach. “This is the 11th year of Bocce on the Beach,†said Bob Upton, chairman of the bocce committee. The event is…
