Gov. Charlie Baker today appointed the seven-member Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors and designated Betsy Taylor as chair. In July, Governor Baker signed legislation that established a new, permanent board of directors for the MBTA. “I am…
Month: October 2021
Board of Health Should Reconsider
For more than 30 years, this newspaper has urged our elected and non-elected officials at all levels of government to enact laws and regulations to minimize the influence of the tobacco industry, especially when it comes to their efforts to…
HRC Decision Lacks Transparency & Sensitivity
The abrupt decision of the Human Rights Committee last week to recommend to the City Council and mayor that the city replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day and that the Revere Italian-American community “find†another day to celebrate its…
Guest Op-Ed: Setting the Record Straight on the Quality Inn
By Mayor Brian Arrigo When I published my letter several weeks ago with concerns over the Boston Public Health Commission’s plans to relocate unhoused individuals to the Quality Inn, I knew that in breaking the story I was protecting our…
Letters to the Editor
Columbus Day Is a Part of History Dear Editor, Columbus Day is a holiday with controversy surrounding it. Many people believe it should go because of the mistreatment of the Native Americans. People are missing the point that Columbus Day…
Revere Roars Past Malden, 46-6, Hosts Powerful Everett Friday Night
The Revere High football team accomplished something against Malden that was likely unprecedented in the program’s history: Pick-6’s in the first and fourth quarters of a game. Senior defensive back Addison Merida opened the scoring for Revere with a 58-yard…
RHS Sports Roundup
Strong Week for RHS Volleyball The Revere High volleyball team won three of its four matches this past week to improve to 10-7 on the season and clinch a berth in the post-season state tournament. After dropping a 3-0 contest…
Obituaries 10-13-2021
Ronald Marciello Longtime Member and Administrator of Revere Moose Lodge #1272 Graveside Services were held in Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, October 12 for Ronald R. Marciello, 79, who passed away on October 6 following a brief illness. Born in Boston,…
Touch-A-Truck at the Track
TND Receives Grant
Hinojosa Memorial Soccer Tournament
Free Again: Turco, Giannino Pass Legislation That Could End Meters on Beach
Special to the Journal Representatives Turco and Giannino announced that legislation has passed that would put the parking meters on Revere Beach to a vote by the Revere City Council “Today is a victory for the people of Revere and…
News Briefs
Revere Dems to Hold Forum for Municipal Candidates The Revere Democratic City Committee will host a virtual forum on starting at 6:00pm on October 12, ahead of the November 2 Municipal Elections in Revere. The forum which will be hosted…
COVID Pool Testing Program at RPS Provide an Extra Layer of Protection
For the past three weeks students and staff have been pool tested for the COVID-19 virus as an extra precaution this school year. Pooling—sometimes referred to as pool testing or pooled testing—means combining the same type of specimen from several…
Whelan School Welcomes New Faces to Their Administration Team
By Melissa Moore-Randall As the almost 800 students at the A.C. Whelan School began their new school year in August, they were greeted by a brand new administrative team. Over the summer, the district transformed the team with the additions…
Council Approves $1.7 Million for Acquisition of the Boatyard Property
The City Council unanimously approved a loan order in the amount of $1.7 million for the purposes of acquiring by eminent domain the property known as “The Boatyard†located at 29 Thayer Avenue. The property, located next to Gibson Park,…
Councillor McKenna Wants Resolution to Shopping Carts Problem in City
At its Sept. 27 meeting the Revere City Council unanimously approved Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna’s motion that Mayor Brian Arrigo request that a representative from each of the three stores (Stop & Shop, Target, and Big Lots) be called…
Jack Satter Residents Entitled to Parking Permits
A well-attended meeting of the Traffic Commission last Thursday provided good news for the residents of Jack Satter House. After some digging by the Traffic Commission through the city’s ordinances, it was announced that Jack Satter residents who have a…
Beautification Committee Finances Landscaping at RSCHP Museum
Special to the Journal In keeping with its mission of working to improve the image of the city of Revere through an aggressive clean up and beautification program, the Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) has financed the beautification of the Revere…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago October 5, 2011 On the site of the city’s former community hospital has sprung a community landmark that has bloomed brightly now for 25 years. Lighthouse Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating its 25th year in business…