By Melissa Moore-Randall The A.C. Whelan School recently celebrated their first Family Literacy Night. Families and community members enjoyed a luau themed afternoon learning about the various reading programs, how the school supports students, and how families can support their…
Month: December 2023
Board of Health Holds Brief Monthly Meeting
The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday, November 30, in the City Council Chambers at Revere City Hall. Chairperson Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow member Nezha Louaddi were in attendance, as well as Lauren…
WIN Waste Cleanup of Crescent Marsh Yields Five Tons of Debris
Special to the Journal Community volunteers, local veterans, elected officials and WIN Waste Innovations employees came together December 2 for a cleanup of Crescent Marsh on Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) land on Route 107 in Saugus, just north of…
ZBA Rejects Parking Variance for 344 Salem St.
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, November 29, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber at Revere City Hall. On hand for the session were Chairman Michael Tucker and…
Avana Epperson-Temple Honored with 2023 Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award
Special to the Journal Revere resident, Attorney Avana Epperson-Temple was recently honored by the Women’s Bar Association (WBA) of Massachusetts with the distinguished 2023 Emerging Women Leaders in the Law award. The award was presented at the Annual WBA Gala…
Pearl Harbor Was 82 Years Ago, But Has Lessons for Us Today
It was 82 years ago this week that the nation of Japan launched its attack on the United States at the Pearl Harbor Naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The very next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt convened…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts this Thursday evening, December 7, and will culminate on Friday, December 15. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Letter to the Editor
Thanks for All the Hard Work Dear Editor, As Election Commissioner for the City of Revere, I want to thank all of the people who made the recount of the November 7, 2023 municipal election ballots happen. I’m proud of…
A Shining Star of the Game: Monagle Announces His Retirement From High School Football
Gavin Monagle, who starred for the Dom Savio High School Spartans as a football player and returned as a Super Bowl-winning coach, has announced his retirement from the sport. Monagle stepped down from his head coaching position at Masconomet Regional…
Early Riser: Eighth Grader Xzavier Chafin of Revere Enjoys an Outstanding Season for the BB&N Football Team
The scouting reports on eighth grader Xzavier Chafin’s athletic talent are eye-opening, and people are taking notice. Xzavier, son of George Chafin and Lynna Valera-Chafin of Revere, was a starting defensive lineman this season for the BB&N varsity team that…
RHS Sports Roundup
New Look for Boys Basketball The 2024 Revere High boys basketball team will have some new faces this season after the Patriots graduated their entire starting five from last year’s squad. Head coach David Leary, who is in his eighth…
Obituaries 12-06-2023
Phyllis Cesso Former Revere Crossing Guard and Teacher’s Aide Phylllis M. (Vivolo) Cesso of Revere, died on December 3. Phyllis grew up in Boston’s North End where she met and married her husband. Together they shared 56 years of marriage…
