An Approach to Tackle Climate Change Dear Editor, In the face of much hand wringing about climate change, little will be done unless it makes economic sense, as wildly uneconomical regulations will not survive the election after they are enacted. …
Author: Journal Staff
Obituaries 11-20-2019
Nancy Benecchi Retired Revere Special Education Teacher Nancy M. Benecchi, 68, of Wakefield formerly of Revere, died on Saturday, Nov. 16 at her residence. Born in Revere on Nov. 1, 1951, the daughter of the late Valder and Jeannette (Foppiano)…
Revere Karate Home to Martial Arts Champion Anthony Cogliandro
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza Anthony Cogliandro, a fifth-degree black belt in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate, has been practicing martial arts since he was 2 years old; and in October, competed in the International Karate Championships (IKC), in…
News Briefs
Mayoral Candidates Spent $519,256 in their Campaigns Revere’s 2019 mayoral election was not only exciting, but it was expensive as Mayor Brian Arrigo and Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo combined to spend $519,256 in their respective campaigns for the corner office. Arrigo,…
Organization Seeks to Give Undocumented Residents the Right to Apply for Driver’s Licenses
A simple trip in the car to the Market Basket for many undocumented residents of Revere could equal a catastrophic separation from their children and families – and one statewide organization has tirelessly spent the last year trying to revive…
LGBTQ Community Members Feel Welcomed and Comfortable at Mystic Valley Elder Services Social
Mystic Valley Elder Services started Mystic Tea nearly eight years ago to provide an affirming, comfortable gathering place for LGBTQ older adults and anyone who wants to meet, eat and socialize with a lot of very interesting and welcoming people.…
House Passes Legislation to Support and Honor Veterans
On Wednesday House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. RoseLee Vincent along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation to improve the mental health care for student veterans and to honor the military service…
Let’s Go Revere — Beat Melrose!
The remarkable journey forged this season by the Revere High football team moves another step forward Friday evening when coach Lou Cicatelli and his Patriots make the short trek up Route 1 to battle Melrose High in the championship game…
To RHS Fans: Make Revere Proud
There is no doubt that there will be plenty of excitement Friday evening when Revere and Melrose battle each other for the Division 4 North championship and the right to advance to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. As is…
The Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: We’re on to the Future
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Winning an election is like being hired for a job: It’s nice to know you’re wanted…and now it’s time to get to work. Unlike a regular job, though, the job that follows election as the…
Letter to the Editor
Let’s Go Patriots Dear Editor, I hope you are all well. There have only been two times in the recent History of Revere that we have been ranked this high in Mass Football standings, 1973 and today. The ‘81 team…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Cross Country Teams Compete at Division 1 State Meet The Revere High boys-and-girls cross country teams wrapped up their long season, which began with practices in the heat of late August and ended in the chilly November air, this…
Obituaries 11-13-2019
Thomas Hickey, Jr. Retired Commission Broker Services and interment were held for Thomas F. Hickey, Jr., who died on Sunday, Oct. 13 following a long illness at the Don Orione Nursing Home in East Boston. Born and raised in East…
D’Ambrosio Tops School Committee Race
Revere Councillors At-Large
Revere Ward Councillors
Revere School Committee
Revere Awarded $1million MassWorks Grant for Infrastructure Improvements on Ocean Avenue
Special to The Journal Mayor Brian M. Arrigo announced this week that the City is a recipient of a $1-million MassWorks grant for infrastructure improvements along Ocean Avenue. “Since 2008 when the long-anticipated Waterfront Square development got underway, the Ocean…
Malden Catholic Welcomes Over 250 Future Lancers at Open House
Malden Catholic High School had its largest Open House in over 7 years, welcoming over 250 future Lancers on Sunday, October 27, 2019. This was the school’s largest attendance for a single-day event. As they entered through the doors of…
