Special to the Journal On August 27, the Revere Historical Society was proud to host Revere resident Jasmina Dervisevic-Cesic at the Revere History Museum. Dervisevic-Cesic provided a packed meeting room with an engaging presentation on Bosnia, which was followed up…
Month: September 2023
The A.C. Whelan School’s New Administration Has Unique Revere Roots
By Melissa Moore-Randall As Revere students returned to school, the A.C. Whelan School welcomed the new administration team of Principal Rachel Shanley, and Assistant Principals Nicole Cascetta and Danny Gallucci. The uniqueness of this team is that all three were…
Council Honors Departing Veterans’ Agent
By Adam Swift The City Council is honoring Marc Silvestri for his nearly seven years of service as Revere’s Director of Veterans’ Services. Silvestri, who continues to serve as a councillor-at-large, recently took a position in the state’s Executive Office…
BCBS Supports Urban Reforestation Efforts
Special to the Journal In recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Crossâ€) is donating $1 for every ride taken on Bluebikes in September* to the Boston Tree Alliance, a City of Boston program working…
Revere and East Boston Will Benefit From MVP Grants
Special to the Journal Last week, Governor Maura Healey’s announcement of $31.5 million in FY2024 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grants included nearly $5.7 million in funding for community-designed projects to prevent harm to residents, workers, and resources in Resilient Mystic Collaborative…
Zoning Board Appeals Approves Requests for Small-Scale Projects
In addition to taking up the two requests for large-scale apartment buildings at its meeting last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals also approved a number of smaller projects: — Gregory B. Olson and Jane E. Black, 175 Rice Avenue,…
Malden Catholic Hires Michael Saccomani As Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
Special to the Journal Malden Catholic has hired Michael Saccomani to head its Varsity Boys Lacrosse program, according to Malden Catholic Director of Athletics, William Raycraft. “Over the years, Malden Catholic has a tradition of leading lacrosse in conference and…
Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Special to the Journal Six residents from Revere will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. Sheila Anzuoni, Theresa Traniello, Patricia Esposito, Renee Griffin, Lily Garceau, and Evelyn Griffin, along with thousands…
Sumner Tunnel Reopens to Motorists
The Sumner Tunnel in East Boston reopened Friday, Sept. 1 after a two-month closure due to the beginning of the first phase of a $160 million restoration and renovation project to the 89-year-old tunnel. State Rep. Adrian Madaro and State…
School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser
School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso held a campaign kickoff fundraiser Aug. 31 at Las Delicias Colombianas on Shirley Avenue. Revere’s popular State Rep. Jessica Giannino delivered an enthusiastic introductory speech and message of support for Monterroso, giving the candidate a…
Guns Are Now The Leading Killer Of America’s Children
It used to be that accidents, primarily car accidents, were the leading cause of death of America’s children between the ages of 1 and 18. But last year for the first time, guns were the #1 cause of death of…
Sports Betting on Phones: 21st Century High Tech Crack
A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
Letter to the Editor
Health Clinic at Wonderland Dear Editor, My name is Brian Averback and I am running for Ward One City Council. Over the last few years we have all been witness to the uncertainty surrounding the Wonderland site. First it was…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Sure Government Works
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Since I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fire fighters, police officers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks…
Guest Op-Ed: Delivering the New High School in a Fiscally Responsible Way: The Facts and the Truth
By Gerry Visconti Without question, a new high school is long overdue. Every member of the City Council, our students, teachers, administrators can all agree. It’s one of the most urgent issues this election. The decisions we make and the…
Guest Op-Ed: A Mayor for Working Families and Retirees
By Steve Morabito In today’s society, Labor Day has come to represent many things: the end of summer, kids returning to school, coming together with friends and family at cookouts, and the end of long summer nights. These things are…
Guest Op-Ed: How Parents Prepare for the Back to School
By Alexander Rhalimi As a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, I understand that the back-to-school season can be a hectic and stressful time for parents as they prepare their children for a new academic year. It’s essential to recognize…
Revere High School Football Team Hosts Peabody Friday in Season Opener
Revere High head football coach Lou Cicatelli said the opening game of a new season is always a time of much excitement, anticipation, and optimism for the coaches, the players, the parents, and the supporters. “I’m always excited about football…
Revere Boxers Bedoya and Arevalo Battle in First USA Boxing Sanctioned Bout
By Melissa Moore-Randall It was fight night for Revere’s own Pedro Rodriguez Bedoya and Elias Ruiz Arevalo who participated in their first USA Boxing sanctioned title bout. Coach Greg Vendetti was in the corner throughout the night as Elias went…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Soccer Teams Kick Off This Week The Revere High girls and boys soccer teams opened their 2023 season yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Coach Megan O’Donnell’s girls hosted Greater Boston League rival Malden, while the boys trekked to Malden. The girls…