Ace southpaw Marco Spiriti allowed only two hits and struck out 10 as the Reds defeated the Mets, 8-2, to capture the Revere Youth Baseball League Minor League championship Monday at Papasodora Field at Griswold Park. Coach Nick Rystrom’s Mets…
Month: August 2021
Addonizio Spiriti Had a Spectacular Softball Career at RHS, Saint Anselm College
For Annamaria Addonizio Spiriti, the Reds’ Revere Youth Baseball League championship season rekindled memories of her competing in the Cal Ripken Baseball League at St. Mary’s Field as a youth. “They didn’t have softball at St. Mary’s when I first…
She Can Pitch, Hit and Run: Revere Softball Player Addison Ulwick Will Compete in MLB Contest at Fenway Park
Revere’s rising 10-year-old softball standout Addison Ulwick will head to Fenway Park in Boston Saturday to compete in the New England regional finals of the MLB Pitch Hit and Run Contest. Ulwick qualified by compiling one of the three highest…
Obituaries 08-11-2021
Carole MacDonald Graduate of RHS, Class of 1959, Well-Known in the Hospitality Industry Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, August 13 from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals,…
RHS Class of 1960 Makes Donation to City
Gov. Baker Visits FKO
More than 500,000 Visitors Expected for Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
With beautiful summer weather in the forecast for this weekend, organizers of the International Sands Sculpting Festival expect between 500,000-750,000 visitors to the event that is held on Revere Beach. The event has become the foremost sand sculpting festival in…
Arrigo Reminds Residents of Protocols for a Safe International Sand Sculpting Festival
Today Mayor Arrigo announced updated safety protocols for this weekend’s International Sand Sculpting Festival. The event, in collaboration with the Revere Beach Partnership and with medical guidance from the Revere Board of Health, will include increased availability of masks, the…
Revere Teen Hopes Gymnastic Journey Leads to ‘24 Olympics
By Melissa Moore-Randall Sabrina Visconti, 13, has been chasing her Olympic dream since she was four years old. Her journey started at Brestyan’s American Gymnastic Academy in Burlington.  “I started with Junior Olympic Level One. I am now 13 years old and training Level…
Revere Public Schools shares Equity Audit Findings
At the July Revere Public School (RPS) Committee meeting a guest panel of educators went over the findings from RPS’s Equity Audit report. For the past several years Revere has been working towards creating a more ‘equitable’ environment for all…
News Briefs
Indian Flag Raising Aug.14 On Aug. 14. the Flag of India will be raised in front of City Hall noting the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. As we all recognize, this COVID-19 pandemic re-routed our paths having adjusted to various…
Arrigo Establishes Revere’s First-ever Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Mayor Brian Arrigo announced the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Developed in partnership with community members, the Trust Fund was established through city ordinance to promote and maintain affordable housing in the City of Revere. The Trust Fund Board is now accepting applicants for residents who…
Rep. Giannino Announces Departure of Serino as Legislative Aide
Representative Jessica A. Giannino announced the departure of her legislative aide, Richard J. Serino of Revere. Serino will be leaving Rep. Giannino’s office later this month after serving in his capacity as legislative aide in the Office of the State…
Guinasso is Recovering from a Case of COVID-19
Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso said he is recovering from COVID-19 after testing positive last week. Guinasso contracted COVID-19 despite having received two Pfizer vaccinations in February. “I had every symptom: fever for a couple of days, a cough, the…
Cogliandro will host ‘Taste of Ward 3’ on Aug. 20 at the Patriot Civic Club
Anthony Cogliandro, candidate for the Ward 3 seat on the Revere City Council, will be hosting the “Taste of Ward 3†on August 20 at 7 p.m. at the Patriot Civic Club on Patriot Parkway. At the food-tasting, buffet-style event,…
On the Campaign Trail
Former Council President Fiore to run for the Ward 5 seat Special to the Journal This past week former 3 time City Council President Al Fiore took out nomination papers to run for the Ward 5 council seat. When asked…
City recognizes Madelyn Pineda-Alvarezas August’s Public Servant of the Month
Q: What do you do in the City? A: I am one of Revere’s COVID Ambassadors as well as the administrator of Revere en Español, a Facebook group where thousands of Revere residents can share resources, job postings, and more…
Revere on the Move Community Spotlight
Baggett lives the best of both worlds with ROTM’scommunity garden program A converted beach house with “zero yard†isn’t necessarily the type of home you’d think a gardener would live in, but let Brittany Baggett, a Revere resident of two…
DCR officials announce August 2021 programs at Revere Beach
All programs are free and open to the public. Bring water, use sunscreen, dress in comfortable layers, and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations upon advance request. For more information call 781-656-1485…
HYM Investment Group opens Suffolk Downs racing circle to the public
Last Wednesday, HYM Investment Group’s Founding Partner and Managing DirectorTom O’Brien joined Revere and East Boston elected officials to cut the ribbon for the new “The Track at Suffolk Downs†public open space. For the first time in the history…