Author: Journal Staff
Annual Corner Reunion at Demaino’s
Council to Review Housing Production Proposal
By Adam Swift The city council’s committee of the whole will take up discussion of a proposed city housing production plan on Monday, Dec. 16. The housing production plan, which has been in the works for over a year, aims…
Subcommittee Votes Against Proposed Parks Ordinance Changes
By Adam Swift The city council’s parks and recreation subcommittee voted against moving forward with a motion made by Councilor-at-Large Juan Pablo Jaramillo and Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio that called for some changes in the city ordinances as it…
Councillor Requests DCR Address Boulevard Traffic Issues
By Adam Swift Ward 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya is concerned about the safety of her ward residents facing speeding traffic along Revere Beach Boulevard. At last week’s council meeting, Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion for increased State Police patrols and…
News Briefs
BIC to Host Annual Tree Lighting and Clothing Drive on Sunday, December 8 The Beachmont Improvement Committee (BIC) will host its Annual Community Tree Lighting on Sunday December, 8 at 5 p.m. at the Beachmont Community Park at Douglas Cummings…
Traffic Commission Votes Restrictions for both lots at Griswold Park
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21, in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair and DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella and fellow…
MBTA Announces Opportunities for Riders to Learn about the Launch of Phase 1 of Bus Network Redesign
Special to the Journal The MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign is a major initiative aimed at improving bus service reliability, frequency, and connectivity throughout the region. The initiative’s first phase will go live on December 15. Phase 1 will launch four…
Small Business Saturday in Revere Set for Dec. 7
Free parking is available every Sat. to encourage holiday shopping at local businesses Special to the Journal Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere are excited to celebrate Saturday, December 7 as Small Business Saturday. Residents are…
Revere Community School offers Computer classes to Veterans
Special to the Journal The Revere Community School offered a 15-hour training course to eight Revere veterans, that covered basic computer skills such as email, internet search and safety, and online applications, taught by Digital Navigators, Devin Renderos and Durwin…
Revere Chamber of Commerce and Public Library Host ‘Books and Brews’ Event for Local Entrepreneurs
By Melissa Randall The Revere Chamber of Commerce and the Revere Public Library teamed up to host “Books and Brews,” an event that brought together nearly 30 members of the community to highlight resources available to help local entrepreneurs start…
Revere Parks and Recreation Winter Happenings
Revere Parks and Recreation is kicking off the holiday season with a variety of exciting programs and activities for residents of all ages. From creative contests and preschool classes to community center events and sports leagues, there’s something for everyone…
RPS to Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Family Engagement Night
Representatives from MIRA will be on hand to support RPS families Special to the Journal The incoming presidential administration’s immigration agenda has caused significant anxiety and distress for many Revere Public School (RPS) families, caregivers, and students. With RPS serving…
Remember the Needy on Your Shopping List
Americans already have been spending a record amount of money thus far this holiday season, spurred on by the extended “Black Friday” (we are using air quotes because Black Friday sales began in early November), Small Business Saturday, and Cyber…
Hopefully, Musk will Bring us Self-driving Cars
Everyone concedes that Musk unquestionably is a visionary who already has revolutionized the automobile industry. He was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for the success of Tesla, which made electric vehicles available to the mass market. Tesla has…
Obituaries 12-04-2024
Donna M. DeFronzo She had a heart that was pure and kind and will be forever missed by her family Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, December 5th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in…
NeighborHealth Partners with Harborarts for Next Exhibit
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Papasodora!
Council Adopts Residential Tax Split for FY25
By Adam Swift The city council adopted a minimum residential tax factor on Monday night, establishing a split tax rate between residential and commercial properties and setting the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025. There was a brief public hearing,…
License Comm. Approves 1-day Licenses for Holiday Fair
By Journal Staff The Revere License Commission (RLC) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon (November 20) in the City Council Chamber. Chair Robert Selevitch and fellow members Daniel Occena and Liliana Monroy were on hand for the session.…
