By Adam Swift One of the big pieces of the improvements to the riverfront area near the Point of Pines and Riverside neighborhoods is the proposed construction of a new roundabout that will provide access to Rte. 1A. Last week,…
Month: October 2023
Councillors Raise Concerns About Parking at the Polls During Election
By Adam Swift Several City Councilors highlighted issues with voting at polling locations at public schools during the Sept. 19 preliminary election at last week’s council meeting. Many of the concerns stemmed from a lack of parking spaces at the…
News Briefs
Truck or Treat at The Track The weather wasn’t cooperating for the third annual Touch-a-Truck at Suffolk Downs this September so HYM Partners decided to add a Halloween spin on things. Stop by the Track at Suffolk Downs for Truck…
ZBA Grants Requests for Small Projects
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, September 27 in City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber at Revere City Hall. On hand for the session were chairman Michael G. Tucker and…
Lincoln School To Host Fundraiser for Local Boy Battling Rare Cancer
By Melissa Moore-Randall On Thursday, October 5th, the LIncoln School will host a movie night benefiting the Chavarria family. RMA Sixth-grader Cristopher Chavarria’s family is trying to raise funds to get them to Texas Children’s Hospital for a potential life…
Madison Lucchesi Receives Cataldo Family Foundation Steps4Cancer Scholarship
Special to the Journal Congratulations to Madison Lucchesi, the 2023 Cataldo Family Foundation Steps4Cancer and the Community scholarship recipient. Madison is a 2023 graduate of Revere High School. Her parents are Barbara and Robert Lucchesi. She is attending Emerson College,…
School Committee Introduces Garfield’s Interim Principal
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Thaddeus King, the Interim Principal at the Garfield Middle School, was introduced at last week’s regular Revere School Committee meeting during the Superintendent’s Report. King, who has “decades of experience” in education, according to Superintendent Dianne…
Annual Tina Hinojosa Memorial Yoga and Dodgeball Event Raises $9,000
By Melissa Moore-Randall Despite uncooperative weather, the third Annual Tina Hinojosa Memorial Yoga Class and Dodgeball Event was held last week at West Revere Complex raising close to $9,000. All money raised goes to Namastay Sober yoga, fitness & wellness…
Local Firefighters Graduate From Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Special to the Journal State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 24 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their…
North Suffolk Community Services To Honor Three for Impact on Creating Stigma-Free Workplaces
Special to the Journal North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS), a nonprofit provider of services for individuals of all ages needing mental health and/or addiction treatment, recovery support and those with developmental disabilities, announced today it will honor three individuals at…
EBNHC and Boston Public Health Commission Join Together To Host ‘Health of Boston: East Boston’ With the Boston CHNA – CHIP Collaborative
The Boston Public Health Commission, in partnership with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) and the Boston Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) – Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Collaborative recently held ‘The Health of Boston: East Boston’ event to report…
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Tax Relief Package
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Legislature proudly passed a bipartisan comprehensive tax relief package aimed at bolstering the state’s economy and supporting long- term prosperity for all residents of the Commonwealth. “I am proud to support this well needed…
AFL-CIO Endorses Jaramillo for Council At-Large
The Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC) of the American Federation of Workers and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), which covers the City of Revere, has endorsed Juan Pablo Jaramillo for Revere City Council at-large. This chapter of the AFL-CIO represents over…
Sen. Lydia Edwards Endorses Councillor Silvestri
State Senator Lydia Edwards endorses Marc Silvestri for City of Revere Councilor At-Large. Senator Edwards represents the Third Suffolk District (Revere, Winthrop, Boston), and said the following: “Marc Silvestri is a champion for the people of Revere. He works tirelessly,…
SEIU 509 Endorses School Committee Member Monterroso
“We are extremely proud to endorse our fellow SEIU 509 member, Jacqueline Monterroso, for Revere School Committee. As an educator, Jacqueline brings critical teaching experience, leadership in education policy, and knowledge of statewide and national resources to this role. As…
School Committee Member Carol Tye Endorses Fellow Committee Member Monterroso for Re-Election
Revere’s beloved School Committee Member, former superintendent, and former RHS English teacher Carol Tye has endorsed her colleague, School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for re-election. “With her experience as a fellow educator, Jacqueline understands firsthand the unique needs of students…
State Rep. Turco Endorses Joanne McKenna for Ward 1 Council
State Rep. Jeffrey R. Turco has announced his support for Ward 1 City Councillor Joanne McKenna. The following is his statement of support: “To the Voters of Ward 1: I write to enthusiastically endorse Joanne McKenna for another term as…
Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Endorses Rhalimi for Council At-Large
Alexander Rhalimi is proud to announce that his campaign for Council at-Large has been endorsed by Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL/CIO- CLC .“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Boston Carmen’s Union…
Schulte Grahame Hosts Campaign Kickoff for Revere School Committee
Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame announced her candidacy for Revere School Committee at a campaign kickoff reception at Antonio’s On The Beach. Campaign Manager Shannon Turner opened the program. “Katy and I became neighbors when our children were toddlers, and we…
Aid to Ukraine Must Be Approved Forthwith
The entire country (with the exception of those whose goal is to cause anarchy and chaos) breathed a sigh of relief thanks to the last-minute passage by the House and Senate of a bill to fund the government for 45…
