The Revere High School football team hung tough for a half, but the multi-dimensional Everett High offense proved too tall a task to contain, as the Crimson Tide defeated the Patriots, 37-11, Friday night at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Coach…
Month: October 2021
Obituaries 10-20-2021
Christina Spina Enjoyed Shopping, Cooking and Spending Time With Her Family Christina A. (Causi) Spina of Revere, formerly of Somerville, died on October 16. Christina enjoyed shopping, cooking and spending time with her family. Born to the late Salvatore and…
Revere Parks & REC Present Bark-Tober-Fest at the Whelan School
Residents Run The Boston Marathon
Celebrating Italian Heritage in Revere
RPS Does Survey to Get Feedback on How to Best Spend ESSER Funds
Revere Public School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelley said RPS plans to apply for a $19,477,006 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant but first sent a survey to families to get feedback on how the money should be spent.…
Conservation Comm. Gives Okay to Revere Beach, Suffolk Projects
The Revere Conservation Commission held its monthly meeting last Wednesday and took action on a number of matters, including giving their approval to the next phases of the massive, mixed-use Suffolk Downs development. The commission also gave its approval to…
News Briefs
McKenna lays the groundwork for graffiti removal at Revere bridge Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna made the motion, got it approved unanimously, and now waits for MassDOT to make it happen. McKenna requested that the graffiti be removed from the…
Ballot Positions for Nov. 2 Election Released
Election Commission Diane Colella explained that ballot positions for the Nov. 2 final election were determined alphabetically, with the incumbents listed first on the ballot, followed by the other candidates who are also listed in alphabetical order. In the case…
Board of Health Rejects Smoking Lounge Amendment
The Revere Board of Health voted 2-1 against an amendment to its regulations that would have permitted the establishment of no more than three smoking lounges in the city. All three members of the board, chairperson Dr. Nathalee Kong, Dr. Craig Costanza,…
Human Rights Comm. Votes to Recommend Replacing Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples Day Suggests to Find Another Day to Observe Italian- American Heritage
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) voted unanimously at its meeting last Thursday to recommend to the mayor and City Council that the city, “Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day and at the same time find another day during the month of October…
Revere Human Rights Commission Completes Diversity and Inclusion Training Workshop
Members of the Revere Human Rights Commission completed a two-day training workshop in diversity and inclusion designed to foster a deeper understanding and awareness of oppression and unconscious bias to promote more virtuous, healthy behaviors and attitudes in the workplace…
Serino Wants New Light Configuration at Former Showcase Site
As is his get-it-done style, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino quickly brought a constituent’s request to the floor for consideration at the Oct. 4 City Council meeting. Serino requested that the traffic light configuration at the entrance to the former…
Mayor Brian Arrigo Endorses Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian Arrigo announced his endorsement of Ira Novoselsky for re-election as Ward 2 Revere City Councillor. “Ira Novoselsky has been fighting to improve Ward 2 for decades and I’m proud of the work we have…
State Rep. And At-Large Councilor Giannino Endorses Anthony D’Ambrosio for State Senate
Special to the Journal “We are honored to receive the endorsement of State Representative and At-Large City Councilor Jessica Giannino,†said Anthony D’Ambrosio. “We are grateful for her continued support and partnership as our campaign works toward victory on December…
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Holds Lively Country Western Day
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living was recently transformed into a colorful country jamboree. Festivities included popular country music songs, Western style food, creative costumes and fun-filled games. The Activity Room was the place to be as staff and residents…
Dan Rizzo Formally Announces Candidacy for Councillor-At-Large
Dan Rizzo has formally announced his intention to run for City Councillor-at-Large. The following is his statement: I am proud to announce my candidacy for City Councilor-at-Large. The residents of Revere have given me the opportunity of a lifetime. You…
Northeast School Committee Member Caggiano Meets With Local Officials About New School Project
Revere’s Northeast Regional High School Committee representative Anthony Caggiano said after meeting with Mayor Brian Arrigo and Finance Director Richard Viscay, he is hopeful that the City of Revere will support its share of the funding for the new $317…
Arrigo Launches Community Engagement Survey for Use of ARPA Federal Funding
Mayor Arrigo launched a community engagement survey for use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding. Earlier this year, the federal government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in an effort to bring much-needed financial support to…
Boston Theater Company and the Artist Athletic Association Announce the Road of Rainbows
Boston Theater Company (BTC), the organization that produced Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon, and the Artist Athletic Association (AAA) are excited to announce the first ever 5K road race in Massachusetts, Road of Rainbows, on…