The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
Month: June 2021
Letters to the Editor
Abortion, a Horrific Procedure: Dear Editor, To inflict such methods on animals would incur immediate public outrage. Yet we continue to dismembered and crush the unborn from the women’s womb in the name of women’s choice! Planned Parenthood is a…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Softball Team Outlasts Lynn Classical to Win GBL Cup It was only fitting that the championship game of the Greater Boston League softball tourney between Lynn Classical and Revere came down to extra innings. The GBL foes, who have…
Obituaries 06-23-2021
Ann Mandatori Verizon Retiree Ann (DiGregorio) Mandatori was born in Boston on December 24, 1943 and passed away Sunday, June 13 after a long-term illness at her family’s home in Peabody. Ann worked for Verizon for 45 years and was…
Director of Parking James Rose Honored With Citation by Council
The City Council honored Parking Director Jim Rose Monday with a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of his upcoming retirement. City Council President Anthony Zambuto praised Rose’s efforts in helping to implement the new residential parking program. “We all know…
Hosts Neighborhood Block Party
Firefighters Remembered
Wilson Honored for Saving Life of Young Girl
The Revere City Council presented Revere Police Officer David Wilson its highest honor – a Certificate of Merit – for his heroic actions of rescuing a girl from the frigid waters of Revere Beach on May 14, 2021. Councillor-at-Large George…
Employees to be Honored
Revere Chief of Infrastructure and Engineering Donny Ciaramella, DPW General Foreman Joe Lake, and the city’s Engineering and Water and Sewer Departments will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the City Council. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said the individuals…
Board of Health Lifts State of Emergency
Special to The Journal The Revere Board of Health announced they lifted the State of Emergency issued last year on March 19, 2020. As of today, masks are no longer required at City Hall and other city buildings for fully…
A Resounding Response: Boudreau, Boston Sparks Provide a Great Service to Firefighters
When Revere firefighters rushed to Kingman Avenue on June 2, they encountered heavy fire and smoke overflowing from the top floor of the building. Fire officials had to determine quickly whether there were still occupants inside the burning structure and…
The Gun Crisis
The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common-sense. The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of assault-style weapons, particularly AR-15 semi-automatics with large-capacity magazines, makes it possible…
RHS Roundup
RHS Boys Track Remains Undefeated The Revere High boys outdoor track & field team remained undefeated with a pair of victories over previously-undefeated Chelsea and Lynn English in a tri-meet this past week. The meet was scored as a true…
Obituaries 06-16-2021
Arthur “Daddy Duff†Duffy, Jr. Horse Owner and Trainer Who Also Ran Duffy Oil for Many Years Arthur A. “Daddy Duff†Duffy, Jr., 83, died on Monday, June 7 at home surrounded by his loving family. The husband of the late Frances…
Councillor McKenna seeks art galleryto be located in old Beachmont fire station
Where some see an old fire station, Joanne McKenna sees a new art gallery. The Ward 1 councillor wants to transform the former Beachmont fire station on Winthrop Avenue into artists’ lofts and an art gallery. McKenna said the building…
Derek’s Barber Shop
Derek Anemoduris establishes himself as one of Revere’s premier barbers Derek Anemoduris reigns as one of the most prolific three-point shooters in Revere High basketball history. The former captain and leading scorer on the 1997 and 1999 RHS teams still…
HYM proposes to build $500 million life science center at Suffolk Downs
Thomas O’Brien, managing partner of The HYM Investment Group, the real estate company redeveloping the Suffolk Downs site, told the Revere City Council Monday that HYM will be building a $500 million life science center on the Revere portion of…
Council Honors Women Encouraging Empowerment
Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) was honored with a Revere City Certificate of Appreciation for its efforts in helping residents who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In announcing the award, Councillor-at- Large Steven Morabito said, “Women Encouraging Empowerment has been…
Revere High School FEM Club Receives Certificate of Appreciation
The Revere High School Feminist Empowerment Movement [FEM] Club received a City Council Certificate of Appreciation for assisting residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can all agree that giving students a voice is very important,†said Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito. “And…
Council Presents Certificate of Appreciation to COVID-19 Community Response Network
Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito led the Certificate of Appreciation presentation ceremony that honored the Revere COVID-19 Community Response Network during Monday’s City Council meeting. “I just want to thank all the members of the Revere COVID-19 Response Network who were involved…
