Special to the Journal The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, March 25, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and…
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Council Votes down Motion to Send Letter in Support of State Legislature Audit
By Adam Swift The city council voted down a motion to send a letter of support for an audit of the state legislature at its meeting last week. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley submitted a motion asking that the council, on behalf…
Suffolk Downs Kick off Spring Events on Marathon Day Weekend
Looking for a family friendly way to kick-off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 18, The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”), will host the fifth annual Marathon Daffodil Dash at The Track at Suffolk Downs, as well as the…
Council wants more info on Recording Site Plan Review Meetings
By Adam Swift The city council is supporting a plan to possibly bring one more municipal meeting to the RevereTV lineup. At last week’s meeting, Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro filed a motion asking that the mayor request RevereTV submit…
Revere Public Schools Celebrate Women’s Voices in Latest “From Where We Come” Video
Special to the Journal In honor of Women’s History Month, Revere Public Schools (RPS) has released the fourth episode of its storytelling series, “From Where We Come.” This series focuses on the voices, experiences, and inspirations of women from all…
Board of Health to Move Forward with Bans of Kratom
Special to the Journal The Revere Board held a regular monthly meeting last Thursday, on March 26. Chair Dr. Drew Bunker and fellow members Kathleen Savage and Viviana Catano were on hand for the session, as well as Director of…
Revere Sports
Boys Volleyball Opens with 3-0 Win The Revere High boys volleyball team opened its 2026 season on a successful note with a 3-0 shutout victory at non-league opponent Essex Tech. Leading the way for coach Lianne Mimmo’s squad were Chris Choc…
Happy Passover
Passover, which begins at sundown this Wednesday (April 1) and ends at nightfall next Thursday (April 9) celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each of which…
Happy Easter
This Sunday is Easter Sunday, the holiest and most significant day in the Christian faith, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which occurred two days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Our friends of the Eastern Orthodox faith…
Obituaries 03-02-2026
Anna Filadoro She was a beacon of warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Filadoro, a woman of remarkable strength, unwavering love, and infectious spirit.…
Revere Senior Center hosts St. Patrick’s day Party
Photos by Marianne Salza The Rosetti-Cowan Senior Center held a Saint Patrick’s Party on March 18 with musical entertainment by Boston-based Irish-American folk band, Watchfire. Director of Elder Services Deb Peczka wished members good health and happiness in an Irish…
ConsComm hears of plans fornew building at location of Bill Ash’s
The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsComm) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, March 4, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph, Joseph LaValle, Brian Averbach, Bernardo Sepulveda, and Wilson Correa were on hand for the session. The members…
Lincoln School holds annual Women’s History Month Forum
Special to the Journal The Abraham Lincoln School held its third annual Women’s History Month Forum on Thursday. A group of local leaders and professionals came together to inspire and empower fourth and fifth-grade students. Lincoln School staff put on…
City, Luigis to host viewing party for crucial World Cup Play-Off match
Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere are inviting soccer fans to a public viewing party this Thursday, March 26, 2026, as Italy takes on Northern Ireland in a high-stakes battle for a spot in this summer’s…
Human Rights Comm. holds brief session
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 5, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini, Police Chief Maria LaVita, Fire Chief James Cullen, and Steve…
Disabilities Commission seeksto address Revere Beach safety
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Annmarie Fiore, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis. Perno brought up the…
Paul Revere studentspresent at School Committee
Grace Aborn and Demitrio Mbuya show off their work on student-led conferences At the School Committee meeting last Tuesday, Paul Revere School students talked about a new way to involve families and help students grow. They showed off their work…
Revere Congregations Announce Holy Week and Easter Schedules
Local churches are preparing to welcome the community for Holy Week 2026, offering a variety of services to mark the transition from Lenten reflection to Easter celebration. From traditional Masses and the Stations of the Cross to a community sunrise…
Sen. Lydia Edwards To receive Legislator of the Year Award at MBA Annual Dinner
The Massachusetts Bar Association will honor State Sen. Lydia Edwards with its Legislator of the Year Award at the MBA Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 7, at the Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer St., Boston. The award recognizes state…
On Taxation – the public cost of a 1 percent tax cut
Dear Editor, Massachusetts voters may soon be asked to approve a simple-sounding idea: reduce the income-tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent so every resident keeps more of their paycheck. Here is the part that will get less attention:…