By Adam Swift Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto wants to ensure the city is ahead of the game when it comes to safety for electric vehicle charging. At Monday night’s council meeting, Zambuto proposed the city draft an ordinance or special legislation…
Month: December 2022
Iovanna Receives Oath as Chief Probation Officer of Chelsea District Court
Revere resident Jessica Iovanna received her oath as the new Chief Probation Officer of the Chelsea District Court during an impressive ceremony on Dec. 1 at the courthouse. A Merrimack College 2005 graduate with a degree in Business Management, Iovanna,…
Human Rights Commission Models Circle Process in Latest Meeting
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Kourou Pich, vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Rev. Timothy Bogertmen, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee,…
Council Approves Expanding Public Art Commission
By Adam Swift The city’s Public Art Commission has room to grow, giving the ability for the commission to create more subcommittees as it oversees public art projects throughout Revere. Monday night, the City Council approved an ordinance change allowing…
ZBA Rejects Variance for Sewall St. Single-Family Home
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) rejected a request by a developer for a variance in order to construct a single-family home on a vacant lot adjacent to a two-family home he owns on Sewall St. at its meeting…
The Sounds of Christmas: A Musical Holiday Celebration
Special to the Journal St. Anthony’s church was filled with music, joy, and generosity Sunday evening as the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra entertained hundreds of patrons in the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas†Concert and food drive.…
City Council Gets High School Project Update
By Adam Swift It’s a busy holiday season for those working to build the new Revere High School. A number of critical deadlines for the project are coming up by the end of the year, as consultants and engineers have…
RPS Fine Arts Director, Kelly Williams, Looking To Use Art Education To Increase Academic Success
By Melissa Moore-Randall Kelly Williams appointed new Director of Fine Arts for Revere Grades K-12. Williams, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, photography and communications, a Master’s Degree in Art Education, and an Education Specialist Degree (CAGS) in…
A Fitting Tribute To Ace McCarrick
The naming last week by the City Council of the basketball courts adjacent to Harry Della Russo Stadium in honor of the late Robert “Ace†McCarrick is a fitting tribute to a man who devoted his entire adult life to…
Pearl Harbor Was 81 Years Ago
It was 81 years ago this coming week that the nation of Japan launched its attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The very next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt convened a joint…
Letter to the Editor
It’s A Wonderful Life Dear Editor. In a culture filled with lies about abortion rights and assisted suicide as an appropriate option for those suffering an illness of some kind, we need the message of the old classic film, “It’s…
Guest Op-Ed: Christmas Rest and Peace
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is a good time to catch up on your pumpkin pie eating. Pecan pie seems readily available so this too is a good option. Try to drink one glass of eggnog during the season of…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Winter Sports Get Underway Next Week The Revere High winter athletic season is set to get underway next week. The girls and boys basketball teams will open their seasons next Tuesday, December 13, against Everett, which perennially is among…
Obituaries 12-07-2022
Diane Cohane Retired Rmv Supervisor, Known for Her Incredible Cooking, Sharp Sense of Humor and Fiery Personality Funeral Services and interment were held for Diane C. (Nicotera) Cohane, 76, who died surrounded by her loving family at her residence on…
UPDATED WINTER FESTIVAL NOTICE!
Due to heavy rain forecasts on Saturday, the Winter Festival has been altered to an indoor event from 3-5 PM at Revere City Hall. There will be pictures with Santa, cookie-decorating kits indoors at the Revere City Council Chambers, with…
