An often-overlooked aspect of the Fourth, especially during a long holiday weekend, is that too many among us will engage in behavior that is risky not only to ourselves, but to our loved ones and others around us. Fireworks are…
Month: June 2023
Guest Op-Ed: Championing the Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund: A Testament to Community Leadership
By Steven Morabito As a dedicated member of the City Council, I sponsored and advocated for the establishment of the Aid to Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund in our city. This program, recently announced by the Acting Mayor, has its…
Guest Op-Ed: A Lesson on Civics …
By Anthony Zambuto Separation of powers is a model that divides government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. Separation of Powers in the United States is associated with the checks and balances system. The Checks…
Letter to the Editor
Faith and Pride Alive and Well in Revere Dear Editor, In Revere, faith and pride are not just mere words but integral aspects that breathe life into the community and its residents. As one immerses themselves in the cultural tapestry…
“On-Air†Championship Wins off the Ice
By Sydney Ciano In 1980 with Winthrop’s welcoming of Mike Eruzione riding high in a convertible following his game-winning goal for Team USA, the Winthrop youth hockey team ran up to Bell Isle Bridge dressed in jerseys and cowboy hats.…
Hooray for Jay! Colleagues and Family Honor Chelsea High Teacher Jay Seigal
Revere resident Jay Seigal, who taught in the Chelsea school system for 33 years and carried forth his father’s incredible legacy in the field of education in that city, has retired from teaching. Seigal, who with his wife, Patricia, and…
Obituaries 06-29-2023
Millicent M. “Millie†DiBartolomeo She Leaves a Legacy of Unconditional Love and Resiliency Funeral Services were conducted in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals for Millicent M. “Millie’ (Russell) DiBartolomeo, 85, who died peacefully on Tuesday, June…
Re:SET Boston Rocks Revere At the Track At Suffolk Downs
Novoselsky Announces For Re-Election To Ward 2 Council Seat
Special to the Journal Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky has announced his intention to run for reelection to Ward 2. The following is his announcement: “My name is Ira Novoselsky and I am once again a candidate for re-election…
RPD Chief Callahan Honored By Department of Defense for Patriotic Support
Special to the Journal Revere, Mass. David J. Callahan, Revere Police Department, Chief of Police, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (“ESGRâ€) Patriot Award presented by Colonel Richard Cipro, Army Chief of Staff, MA National Guard, on…
Ned Almeida Announces Run For Councillor-at-Large Seat
Special to the Journal Edward ‘Ned’ Almeida has announced his intention to run for City Councillor-at-Large. The following is his announcement: “I would like to announce my candidacy for Revere City Councilor-at-Large. The decision to run was not an easy…
Revere Chamber of Commerce Holds Summer Soiree at Easy Pie
Concerns Raised About Summer Tunnel Closure
By Adam Swift Representatives from MassDOT met with the City Council’s public safety subcommittee last week to review plans for the Sumner Tunnel closure this summer. The tunnel will be closed to all traffic for a major rehabilitation project from…
Morabito Invites All To Attend Second Annual Revere Pride
Special to the Journal On Sunday, June 25, Revere will host its second annual Pride celebration in Waterfront Square on Revere Beach. The event will take place from 2-6 p.m. at 500 Ocean Avenue. Last year, close to a thousand…
News Briefs
Revere Democratic Caucus Set for June 27 The Revere Democratic Caucuses will host caucuses for all six wards virtually on June 27 at 6 p.m. This will be a nominating caucus for the 2023 Platform Convention. People can join using…
Revere Groups Receive $19,500 In Grants for Free Beach Programs
Special to the Journal On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awarded $19,500 to Revere organizations to fund free beach events as part of Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Department of Conservation and…
Police Department Looks for Staffing Increase Next Year
By Adam Swift Increased staffing is the main area Police Chief David Callahan is seeking to address in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. At last week’s budget hearing before the City Council’s ways and means subcommittee, Callahan highlighted increased numbers…
Acting Mayor Keefe Presents FY2024 Budget
Special from the Mayor’s Office Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. this month submitted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the City Council, highlighting investments in public safety and public works while focused on a continuation of initiatives that benefit…
City Announces Streamlined Online Payment System for Water and Sewer Bills
Special to the Journal Starting July 11, Revere residents and property owners will be able to pay all online bills, including tax bills, excise, and water bills, on the City Hall Systems website. Previously, residents needed to use two separate…
Revere Traffic Commission Approves Two Changes; Rejects One
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, June 15, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso City Council Chambers at Revere City Hall. Chairperson Paul Argenzio, who is the Supt. of the Revere DPW, and…
