Revere voters followed the statewide trend in casting their ballots for candidates who emerged victorious in the Democratic and Republican state primaries held Sept. 6. For governor, Revere chose Maura Healey (2,511 votes) and Geoff Diehl (811 votes) in the…
Year: 2022
Revere’s Gianna Gravalese Is the New Afternoon Voice at Kiss 108
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere native Gianna Gravalese has seen her dream become a reality. Gravelese, daughter of Elaine Doris and Eddie Gravalese, has joined Kiss 108’s Mike V and Frankie V, The VBros afternoon broadcast adding a female perspective and…
Robin’s Nest Wins Top Honors As Northshore Magazine’s Best Gift Shop
Robin’s Nest in Winthrop was recently chosen by the Editors at ‘Northshore Magazine’ as the BONS 2022 Winner for Best Gift Shop on the Northshore! The Editor’s shared this about Robin’s Nest: “A perennial BONS winner, Robin’s Nest consistently…
George Rotondo
Long-time Revere residents were both stunned and saddened to hear the news this week that long-time City Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo had passed away suddenly over the weekend. Mr. Rotondo first served the residents of Ward 4 as their ward councillor…
Alcohol Abuse Is Still Problem #1
Two years ago the voters of Oregon approved a measure that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of even the most dangerous drugs, while also mandating that tax revenue from the sale of marijuana (which Oregon legalized in 2014) be…
What’s With All The Coverage of the British Monarchy?
The passing last week of Queen Elizabeth II saddened all of us. She was a great woman who epitomized what used to be called noblesse oblige, the idea that nobility extends beyond mere entitlement, requiring people who hold such status…
Guest Op-Ed: Is It Time To Go Green?
It’s been 6 years since voters in Massachusetts approved the legalization of marijuana. Revere has taken a cautious approach to the cannabis industry so far, while the industry has grown considerably around the state and in surrounding cities. While it…
Letters to the Editor
Labels as Weapons Dear Editor, Marxism is known for a tactic that shames and ridicules opponents, often using disparaging labels. This tactic is common among Progressive Radical Democrats towards their opponents. Barack Obama called his opposition “bitter bigots and racists.”…
Revere High School Football Team Loses to Peabody in Opener
The Revere High School football team played a powerful Peabody squad in the season opener, losing 40-0, last Friday night on the Tanners’ home field. Peabody, led by senior quarterback Shea Lynch, scored on its first three possessions, and led…
RHS Roundup
RHS Volleyball Team Soars With 4–0 Start The Revere High girls volleyball team served notice that it will be one of the top teams in the Greater Boston League in 2022, winning all four of its matches in decisive fashion…
Obituaries 09-14-2022
Paul Murray Arsenault Of Revere Paul Murray Arsenault of Revere passed away on September 8 surrounded by his family. The son of Anida (Castle) Murray and preceded in death by Norman Murray and the son of Arthur and Laura Arsenault,…
RHS Class of 2023 Senior Sunrise at Revere Beach
Remembering Those Lost To Overdose in Revere
On the Campaign Trail Rain or Shine
CityLab Opens Its Doors to a New Way of Learning: What To Know About Revere’s Newest High School
By Taylor Giuffre-Catalano “I knew there was something broken in the system at Seacoast High School,†said Dr. Stacey Mulligan, a principal at Seacoast High School for the past three years: “I realized, these are [students who would benefit from]…
News Briefs
Aquarium Presents Cult Classic Movie Nights: JAWS The New England Aquarium is screening ocean-inspired films for Cult Classic Movie Nights! Through, see cult classics as you’ve never seen them before, on one of the largest movie screens in New England…
Arrigo and Cabinet Members Invite Residents to Third ‘Community Conversations’
Mayor Brian Arrigo and Cabinet Members announced the third event of the Community Conversations with the Mayor program. On September 27 at 6:30 PM, Mayor Arrigo and Cabinet Members will meet with Ward 5 residents at the Paul Revere School,…
Novoselsky Expresses Thanks to the Community for Their Kindness
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said he was grateful to Revere residents and friends who joined the family in paying their respects to his wife, Rochelle “Shelley†Novoselsky, who died on August 25, 2022. More than 350 people attended funeral…
Public Servant of the Month: Chloe Gladu Is September 2022’s Public Servant of the Month
Special to the Journal When the Mayor’s Office reached out to department heads about “stand-out†interns this summer, almost immediately three department heads suggested Chloe Gladu for Public Servant of the Month. Working as a paralegal in the Solicitor’s Office,…
Fall Events at Revere Beach and Belle Isle Marsh Reservations
All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Dress for the weather. Bring water and use sunscreen. Please phone (781) 656-1485 or email [email protected] for more information including an…