Month: February 2023
Dr. Stacey Mulligan is February 2023’s Public Servant of the Month
Special to the Journal Formally known as the SeaCoast Alternative High School in Beachmont, the CityLab Innovation High School is now booming more than ever before with innovative programs, community projects, and student involvement. Dr. Stacey Mulligan, Principal of CityLab…
Wonderland Owners File Suit Over Eminent Domain Taking
By Adam Swift The owners of the Wonderland property have filed a lawsuit against the city over the taking of the 33-plus acre property by eminent domain. CBW Lending, LLC vs. City of Revere was filed in Suffolk Superior Court…
Licensing Comm. Okays Quality Inn To Reopen
The long journey of the Quality Inn at 100 Morris St. in its effort to resume operations appears to have reached its conclusion after the members of the Revere License Commission, chairperson Robert Selevitch and fellow members Daniel Occena and…
News Briefs
MWRA To Temporarily Shut Down Fluoride System Starting in late February, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be replacing portions of the equipment that feeds fluoride into its drinking water. During this period, MWRA will not be adding fluoride to…
No Relief in Sight for Residents of Squire Road-Malden Street
The Revere Traffic Commission held a meeting last Thursday, February 16, in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Paul Argenzio, who is the Supt. of the Revere DPW, and fellow commissioners Police Chief David Callahan, City Planner Frank Stringi, City Engineer…
Developers Say They Will Not Build Homeless Facility on Arcadia Street
By Adam Swift Plans for a homeless facility on Arcadia Street have been withdrawn by the local developers. For the past several weeks, neighborhood residents have been vocal in their opposition to the plan presented by local business owners John…
License Comm. Approves Wingstop for Bell Circle
In addition to the main matters that came before the License Commission at its meeting last week (see accompanying story), the commissioners took up several other applications to which they gave their approval. The first matter to come before the board was…
Council Subcommittee Recommends Board Appointments
By Adam Swift The City Council’s appointments subcommittee recommended approval of residents for a number of city boards at its regular meeting last week. The nominees will be before the full City Council for final approval at its meeting on…
Starting April 5, Revere Food Pantry Will Return to Original Location at First Congregational Church
Special to the Journal Effective Wednesday April 5th, 2023, the First Congregational Church of Revere’s weekly Food Pantry Distribution will be relocating back to its original location at the First Congregational Church at 230 Beach Street. Both city and church…
Disabilities Commission Hears of New On-Line Portal for Voting; Urges Increase in Parking Fines
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, February 14, via Zoom. Chairperson Ralph DeCicco and fellow members Pauline Perno, Asmaa Abou-Fouda, Maria Grimanis, Jason Barone, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, and Robert Brown were on hand for the…
Revere Among Communities Selected for NEFA’s ‘Making It Public’
Special to the Journal The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) selected 11 communities including Revere for “Making it Public†2023, a training developed by Forecast Public Art (FPA) and offered in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council…
$122,000 in Funding Secured for Shared Space Pilot Program in the Shirley Ave Neighborhood
Special to the Journal The City of Revere’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are announcing up to $122,000 available in local block grant funding for the Shirley Ave Shared Space Pilot Program. The funding is available for lease subsidies, construction…
Jimmy Carter: A Wonderful, Amazing Man
The reports that former President Jimmy Carter has returned home for hospice care came as sad news for all Americans this week. Ever since the self-described peanut farmer burst onto the national scene shortly after he was elected governor of…
Our Support for Ukraine Must Not Waver: We Must Remain the Arsenal of Democracy
This week marks the first anniversary of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the government of Russia and its sociopathic leader, Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian people have demonstrated to the world that freedom isn’t free. The enormous sacrifices they are…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding Wheelabrator Dear Editor, As a resident of the Riverside neighborhood, I have watched with grave concern the latest proposal by Saugus Wheelabrator/WIN Waste to once again request the expansion of their unlined ash dump in the middle of the…
Guest Op-Ed: Police Officers and Citizens Must Have Mutual Respect
By Dr. Glenn Mollette American citizens need police officers. Our state police, county sheriff’s department and city police all deserve our help, respect and decent pay. None of us like being recipients of speeding or other motor vehicle violations. However,…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Boys Beat Everett To Keep Tourney Hope Alive The resurgent Revere High boys basketball team kept its hopes alive for securing a berth in the post-season state tourney with a scintillating 56-49 victory at Greater Boston League (GBL) rival…
Nick of Time: Martinez Named Spartan Classic MVP As Malden Catholic Beats St. Mary’s in OT
In a tournament featuring four of the best high school basketball teams in Massachusetts and a cast of elite players, Revere’s Nick Martinez and Malden Catholic High School were the best of the best. A 6-foot-2-inch senior guard and captain…
Obituaries 02-23-2023
Donna Jeanne Menard Of Saugus, Formerly of Revere Donna Jeanne Menard of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away on February 14 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a three year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Donna was a long time resident…
