By Journal Staff Three young women with ties to the Revere community were found dead in a Belize resort over the weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 22, authorities were called to the scene at Royal Kahal Resort on Coconut Drive in…
Month: February 2025
Celebrating Valentine’s at the Rossetti- Cowan Senior Center
Councillors Voice Opposition to State ADU Ordinance
By Adam Swift Several city councillors raised concerns about a proposed state-mandated change to the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance — See story regarding the state-mandated changes on Page 17. Last year, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Housing…
From Slices to Survival
Justin Pioppi’s incredible adventure Story by Marianne Salza From preparing pizza at his family-owned and operated Italian restaurant in Beachmont, to being stranded on an island in the South Pacific Ocean, Justin Pioppi demonstrates the strength that is cultivated from…
New Revere High School, Point of Pinesrotary move forward before ConsComm
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, February 19, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Amelia Viscay, and Wilson Correa were on…
News Briefs
Patriot Club Meeting March 11 On March 11 at 12:30 p.m., The Patriot Club will be having their first meeting of 2025. The Patriot Club is located at 90 Patriot Pkwy., Revere. If you would like to become a member…
Establishing Their Roots
Northeast Regional’s outstanding dental assisting program is leading to successful careers By Cary Shuman Erin Selvitella, head of the dental assisting program at Northeast Regional Vocational Technical High School, is rightfully proud of the many students who are preparing to…
Council Approves Special Permit for Five-story Parking Garage
By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved a special permit for a five-story Park and Fly garage on Rear Squire Road off of Charger Street at its meeting on Monday. Following the recommendation of the council’s zoning subcommittee, the…
Chelsea, Somerville Join in Federal Lawsuit to Stop Trump from Entangling them in Federal Immigration Enforcement
By Journal taaff Two of Revere’s neighboring communities are filing suit against the Trump administration over its migrant and deportation policies. Chelsea and Somerville, two sanctuary cities in Massachusetts, filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to…
Council Considers Ordinance Calling for Feminine Hygiene Products in all Muni Buildings
By Adam Swift A new ordinance before the city council would ensure that there would be a city program that would make accessible, free of charge, feminine hygiene and menstrual products in every city-owned and operated building. The council held…
Sen. Lydia Edwards Delivers Major Win for Winthrop Commuters with Expanded Ferry Service
Special to the Journal Thanks to the leadership and advocacy of State Senator Lydia Edwards (D-East Boston), Winthrop residents will soon see significant improvements to their ferry service. Starting Monday, April 28, 2025, the Winthrop Ferry will double its weekday…
Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide under Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act
Special to the Journal Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024. Sometimes called tiny homes or in-law suites,…
RHS Roundup
Day scores 65 to reach 1000 points and set school record to pace Patriot victory Senior tri-captain Ethan Day scored 65 points to set a new Revere High single-game scoring record, a feat that catapulted Ethan into the rarefied atmosphere…
Middle School Lady Hoopsters Win Third GBL Championship
By Melissa Moore-Randall The Kansas City Chiefs may not have been able to pull off the three peat but the Revere Middle School Girls Basketball Team did. The MS Lady Pats reclaimed the trophy after with a 34-28 win over…
Metal Meets Snow
Red Bull Heavy Metal nails Boston Debut Special to the Journal Boston witnessed an electrifying debut of Red Bull Heavy Metal, as the iconic street snowboarding competition took over City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall for the first time. The…
State, Municipalities must Adjust ASAP to the New Reality
For those of us who have been around for a while, the warning signs are flashing red for the prospects of a budget crisis for our state and our cities and towns thanks to the promised changes in policies by…
It was Great to See Captain Mike Eruzione at the Big Game
We just wanted to mention that it was great to see Winthrop’s own Mike Eruzione serving as the honorary captain of Team USA for the big game with Canada (whose honorary captain was Wayne Gretzky) at the TD Garden last…
Letter to the Editor
On Traffic Cameras Dear Editor, I am sorry I missed last week’s edition where I understand you expressed the view that speed-detecting cameras are ill advised. If we want to address the traffic problem I can’t imagine why we would…
Obituaries 02-26-2025
Anthony Catino He brought warmth and joy into the lives of those around him Anthony F. Catino, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away at home with his wife by his side on February 18, 2025, at the age of…
