We hadn’t flown for a while because of the pandemic and other reasons, so we approached our recent vacation with some trepidation, particularly as we contemplated our air travel. However, we are happy to report that traversing to, through, and from Logan…
Month: April 2023
Letter to the Editor
On Justice Thomas and Leo Leonard Dear Editor, First, thank you for all your good work on behalf of our neighborhood. I am grateful that we still have a local publication like yours. Second, thank you too for your editorial…
Guest Op-Ed: Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights 100 Days of Making Massachusetts More Affordable, Competitive and Equitable
 Special to the Journal Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll’s 100th day in office was on April 15, and they are highlighting their key accomplishments to make Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable. In addition to building out a…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Baseball Team Tops Malden, Now 3–3 Kyle Cummings tossed a superb, complete-game, three-hit shutout to lead the Revere High baseball team to a 5-0 victory over Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Malden on a raw and misty Patriots Day…
Obituaries 04-19-2023
Emanuel Russo Longtime Local 22 Laborer Emanuel “Manny†Russo of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere, passed away on April 13 at the age of 91. Born on April 10, 1932 to the late Salvatore and Maria Russo, he was the beloved…
Arrigo Steps Down April 21, Keefe To Take Over As Acting Mayor
By Adam Swift On Monday, Mayor Brian Arrigo announced he is stepping down from office, effective April 21, to take a position as the new commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Governor Maura Healey’s administration. Arrigo has…
Morabito Announces Bid for Mayor
Special to the Journal Revere Councillor at Large Steven Morabito has announced that he is a candidate for the office of Mayor in the upcoming election. The following is his statement: “Friends and Residents of Revere, First, I would like…
DA Hayden Visits Revere
Point of Pines Beach Association Holds Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt was pure bliss for children of the Point of Pines neighborhood this past weekend.
Mondestin Announces Run for Ward 5 Council Seat
Special to the Journal Randall Mondestin announced that he will be running for City Council in Revere’s Ward 5. Randall Mondestin is a dedicated public servant and passionate innovator who has been making significant contributions to the City of Revere…
Anthony Parziale To Seek At-Large Council Seat
By Adam Swift A neighborhood stand against a proposed homeless facility helped Anthony Parziale make the decision to run for an at-large seat on the City Council. Parziale, often with a bullhorn in hand, was among the most vocal of…
Gravellese Stepping Down From School Comm.
By Adam Swift While the resignation of Mayor Brian Arrigo got the big headlines this week, another long-time elected official in Revere announced that she was also stepping down from office. In a letter to Revere residents, Susan Gravellese announced…
News Briefs
Revere High Students Hit the Stage for “In the Heights†Play Tonight Students at Revere High School will stage the first of two performances of “In The Heights†tonight (Wednesday), followed by a second performance Thursday night. Teacher Kristina Menissian…
Public Hearing Scheduled for Home Childcare Zoning Ordinance
By Adam Swift The City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that will make it easier for home childcare businesses to operate in the city at its April 24 meeting. “The purpose of this amendment…
Colleagues Praise Mayor Arrigo for His Service To Revere
Mayor Brian Arrigo has served as Mayor of Revere since January, 2016. He brought many positive changes to the city over the last seven-and-half-years as its chief executive. Colleagues in city and state government praised Mayor Arrigo for his exceptional…
Revere Human Rights Commission Holds Monthly 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 vice-chair Chai Hossaini, Kourou Pich, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Molly McGee, Dr. Lourenco Garcia, and…
Council Votes To Award Certificate of Merit to Lincoln School Student
By Adam Swift The City Council unanimously voted to award a Certificate of Merit to Christopher Chavarria, a 5th grader at the Lincoln School, in recognition of his fight against leukemia and his search for a bone marrow transplant match…
Conservation Commission Extends OOC for Project at 646 Ocean Ave.
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, April 5, in the City Council Chambers. Vice-chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow commissioners Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Robert Cassidy, and new member Samantha Woodson were on hand for…
Witter Hits the Pavement for Project Bread’s 55th Annual Walk for Hunger on May 7
On May 7, Megan Witter, of Revere, will hit the pavement for Project Bread’s The 55th annual Walk for Hunger. She will be among over 3,000 participants, both in-person and virtual, to walk the new 3-mile loop around the Boston…
By Seniors for Seniors: RHS Seniors Create Cornhole Boards For Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere High School seniors Lawrence Santos and Cassidy Corrochio created cornhole boards for the Revere Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. “It is growing in popularity and we are looking forward to taking it outside come the nicer weather. Lawrence…
