By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere Eighth-graders Isabella Drinan Susan B. Anthony Middle School, Khouloud Aslane Rumney Marsh Academy, and Maria Rodriguez Marcelino Garfield Middle School have been selected as Ambassadors to the 2024 Project 351. According to the Project 351 website,…
Month: February 2024
Garfield Middle School Rocks the House at Winter Concert
Be Melissa Moore-Randall The GMS Winter Concert was performed Thursday night. The night included and featured performances by all GMS Choruses (directed by Evann Carter) and Rock Ensembles (directed by Eric Bolton). In total, 200 students performed, representing all three…
Scam Targeting Seniors Hits Close to Home
Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya had nothing but praise for two Revere police officers for putting an end to a scam that targeted local senior citizens. The councillor commended Revere officers Kenan Resic and Pheachey Chhom for preventing a…
New Council Subcommittee To Address Climate Issues
By Adam Swift In the face of rising tides, storm surges, and coastal flooding, the city council’s newest subcommittee will address climate sustainability and resiliency. Councilor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo will chair the new Climate, Sustainability, and Workforce subcommittee. He will…
Leonard DiBartolomeo Promoted to Lieutenant of the Revere Fire Department
Leonard DiBartolomeo was officially sworn in as a Lieutenant in the Revere Fire Department during a promotional and badge-pinning ceremony Feb. 8 in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Patrick Keefe and Fire Chief Chris Bright delivered remarks during the program,…
ConsComm Issues Notice of Intent for Liberty Park Renovation
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening (February 7) in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair John Shue and fellow members Nicholas Rudolph, Joseph LaValle, Samantha Woodman, and Brian…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5M in Grant Awards for Fire Departments
Special to the Journal The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $5 million in awards to 321 Massachusetts fire departments through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, including $34,973.84 awarded to the City of Revere’s Fire Department. “Every single day, firefighters…
Ol’ Man Winter Is No Match for Climate Change
The record-high temperatures and beautiful weather this past weekend and Monday may have lulled us into thinking that the worst of winter was behind us. But Ol’ Man Winter gave us a head-fake worthy of Patrick Mahomes by bringing our…
Pats Fans, on The Outside Looking In
The Super Bowl has become our biggest national holiday. There is no other event that even comes close to grabbing the attention of just about every American, even more so this year with the addition of Taylor Swift into the…
Letter to the Editor
Thank You for Another Successful Toy Drive Dear Editor, On behalf of the Revere Police Department, I am proud to announce that the Revere Police Department’s 24th Annual Toy Drive was a great success. With the support of our generous…
RHS Sports Roundup
Yuong Sets New Mark in Long Jump Revere High junior track star Liv Yuong broke another school record this weekend at the MSTCA State Qualifiers Meet. Liv jumped 15′-10″ in the indoor long jump, which topped the old RHS mark…
From Newbie To Champion: Northeast’s First Female Wrestler Blazes Trail on the Mat
Special to the Journal Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share the achievements of Northeast Metro Tech’s first female wrester, Shelby Galex, who has won three female wrestling tournaments so far this season, excelling on the mat as she aspires…
Undefeated Revere Middle School Girls’ Basketball Wins GBL Championship
By Melissa Randall The Revere Middle School Lady Pats came away with an impressive 28-17 win over Medford on Wednesday to become the GBL Champions. The win capped off an undefeated season and playoff run of 12-0. In front of…
Obituaries 02-14-2024
Eileen (Babe) Walsh Cammarata Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend Eileen “Babe” Walsh Cammarata passed away Feb. 11 at Lighthouse in Revere after a courageous fight and will like no other (As a True Townie). Eileen “Babe” was born Jan.…
Winter Wonderland at the Beach
RHS Cheerleaders Host Junior Patriot Cheer Night
Purple Sand… Purple Sand
Subcommittee Recommends Approval of Lee’s Park Project
By Adam Swift Revere’s zoning subcommittee voted 5-1 Monday night to recommend approval of a special permit for the former Lee’s Trailer Park on Winthrop Avenue, consisting of 250 residential units with 10 percent of the units offered at affordable…
News Briefs
City of Revere to Host “Have a Heart & Give a Heart Day” Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., an organ donor, to honor organ and tissue donors at City Hall on Friday, February 9, 2024 In 2023, 1,401 lives were…
Wonderland Parking Rentals Bring Revenue Into the City
By Adam Swift The city is collecting revenue from a number of companies using the 30-plus acre Wonderland property for vehicle storage. City Council President Anthony Cogliandro said there have been questions raised about the use of the property and…
