Author: Journal Staff
4th of July BBQ
Trooper Injured, Three Arrested following Large Fourth of July Disturbance
By Adam Swift A state trooper was struck and injured by a moped and two men were arrested late on the Fourth of July as members of a large crowd became aggressive in the area of Shirley Avenue and Thornton…
Revere Receives Funding for Energy Efficiency Programs from Mass Save
Staff Report The Sponsors of Mass Save recently announced the 2025-2027 cohort of Community First Partners. Chelsea and Revere are among 58 municipalities and community-based organizations who will work with their local Mass Save Sponsor to provide energy efficiency solutions…
Disabilities Comm. Announces August 9,as Date for All-Abilities Day at Revere Beach
By Journal Staff The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 10, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Mario Grimanis, and Annmarie Fiore. The…
News Brief
City UPS Student Opportunity, Employs 210 Revere Students In Summer Jobs Programs Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. announced today that 210 Revere students ages 14-21 had accepted summer job offers with the City of Revere in 2025, an increase of…
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Story by Marianne Salza & Photos by Justin Sutcliffe “The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks” exhibition premiered in Boston for its North American tour on June 26, at The Saunder’s Castle at Park Plaza. Produced by Lightroom and Paquin…
Local Students in the News
Assumption Students Named TO Dean’s List Assumption University has announced those who have been named to the University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for…
Northeast Voke Students Build Shed for Eddie’s Ranch Animal Rescue
Special to the Journal Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that 17 Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students teamed up with instructors to construct a new storage shed for a non-profit animal rescue organization in Saugus. Eddie’s Ranch is a…
Summer is fleeting, So make the most of it
The excitement and bustle of the Fourth of July weekend have come and gone, and now we can settle into our summer rhythm — whatever that may be for each of us and our families — for the remaining eight…
Cell Phones Must be Banned in the Schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has spearheaded a bill that would require all public schools to create a formal policy regarding the use of cell phones, tablets, and other personal electronic devices during the school day. The bill, known as…
Letter to the Editor
In Memory of Lyndon Byers Dear Editor, I’m writing to honor the life of my mentor, friend, and brother, Lyndon Byers, or as most of us knew him, LB who recently died. Many people knew LB as a former Boston…
3rd annual Evan Goldney Memorial 3-on-3 Classic set for September
The third Annual Evan Goldney Memorial 3 on 3 Classic will take place on Saturday Sept. 20 at the RHS Fieldhouse starting at 10 a.m. The event will also offer raffles, food & refreshments. Over the past two years…
Obituaries 07-09-2025
Beverly Martorelli She will be remembered as a woman of strength, determination and unwavering love Beverly (Palumbo) Martorelli, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away on July 2, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on June 29, 1937 to…
Taste the Return Bagel Bin is Open!
Councillor Proposes Cap on Residential Parking Permits Per Unit
By Adam Swift The city council’s public safety subcommittee will consider a recent motion made by Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya seeking to limit the number of on-street residential parking stickers issued per address to four. “Right now in Revere,…
Council Approves Funds for Sand Sculpting Festival
By Adam Swift The city council approved $140,000 in funding to help pay for security and public safety details at this year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival at last week’s meeting. The event, which will celebrate its 21st year…
Ira Novoselsky Announces Candidacy for Re-election as Ward 2 Councillor
Special to the Journal My name is Ira Novoselsky and I am once again proud to announce that I am a candidate for re-election as your Ward 2 City Councillor.? As a member of the Revere City Council, I am…
Vanessa J. Biasella Announces Candidacy for Ward 6 School Committee
By Melissa Moore-Randall Lifelong Revere resident Vanessa J Biasella,has officially declared her candidacy for the Ward 6 seat on the Revere School Committee. Vanessa lives in North Revere with her husband Mike, where they own their home and remain deeply…
News Brief
Public Invited for Army Band Concert Aboard USS Constitution USS Constitution is honored to welcome the 215th Army Band’s musical ensemble, Revolution—an eight-piece fife and drum unit—aboard “Old Ironsides” on Monday, July 7, 2025, for a free public concert. Guests…
