Fire Chief Christopher Bright (far left) and Mayor Arrigo along with Council President Arthur Guinasso and Councillor Ira Novoselsky (far right) honor Fire Fighter William Petrilli (center) for his more than 32 years of service.
Author: Journal Staff
2019 Election Calendar Finalized
The City Council unanimously approved the City of Revere 2019 Election Calendar as prepared by Election Commission Diane R. Colella. Following is the calendar for all municipal offices to be voted on in 2019: Nomination papers are released on Monday,…
News Briefs
New England Auto Show this weekend The annual New England Auto Show comes to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., this weekend. The show hours are: Thursday, Jan. 17, 4 – 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 12 –…
RBC Receives Grant From Baker-Polito Administration
Continuing to make significant investments within the Massachusetts state parks system, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $990,582 in funding to 25 municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other entities as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 Partnerships Matching Funds Program. Including the Revere Beautification…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Cohen named to dean’s list at Becker College Monique Cohen, of Revere, has been named to the dean’s list at Becker College for the fall semester. Cohen is pursuing a BS in Veterinary Science, Pre-Veterinary Concentration. The dean’s list recognizes…
City Council Motions
The following Motions were presented at the City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 14. 19-009 Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City investigate the feasibility of providing an owner occupied tax inventive for first responders. Referred to Ways and…
Police Briefs 01-16-2019
DEATH OF HOMELESS MAN ON COPELAND The Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the natural causes death of a homeless man in his 30s on Copeland Circle Jan. 5. The man was apparently living in the middle of the circle in…
What Would Dr. Martin Luther King Think?
When one considers that it has been almost 51 years since Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, it is easy to understand why so many of our fellow Americans today have so little understanding of who he was and what…
Sports 01-16-2019
RHS Sports Roundup RHS hockey team thumps Everett, 8-4 The Revere High hockey team broke into the win column in a big way with an 8-4 victory over former Greater Boston League and current Northeastern Conference rival Everett last Wednesday…
Obituaries 01-16-2019
Sally Wentworth Active member of Revere Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Sally V. Wentworth passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 9. She was 87 years old. A resident of Revere and surrounding cities for 54 years, she was a secretary…
News Briefs
CAPIC FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The following information is for the Capic Fuel Assistance Program located at 100 Everett Ave, Unit 14, Chelsea, 617-884-6130. Massachusetts residents in Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea are eligible for fuel assistance through CAPIC: Program operates through April…
The City of Revere Receives Community Change Grant from America Walks
The City of Revere is honored to receive one of the 20 Community Change Micro Grants awarded by America Walks for use in 2019. This grant program supports local efforts to create safe, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk and…
Healey Awards $3M in Grants to Support Innovative Health Care Partnerships
Attorney General Maura Healey announced nearly $3 million in funding under a new grant program focused on addressing the social determinants of health, including nutrition, safe housing, violence prevention, and substance use, all of which impact the health of individuals,…
Police Briefs 01-09-2019
Police News EAST BOSTON MAN TAKES OUT BUILDINGS An East Boston man was taken to the hospital on Dec. 29 after taking out two buildings, four cars and a lot of peace of mind. Around 2:15 a.m., the man was…
Charlie Baker is Not an ‘Enigma’
A story this past week on the eve of Gov. Charlie Baker’s State of the State address in the Boston Globe stated that although Gov. Charlie Baker is the most popular governor in the country (he has an approval rating…
Sports 01-09-2019
RhS sports Roundup RHS boys defeat Chelsea in overtime The Revere High boys basketball avenged a loss two weeks previously to archival Chelsea with a scintillating 49-45 overtime victory last Wednesday at a rocking’ and rollin’ Roland Merullo Fieldhouse. The…
Obituaries 01-09-2019
Attorney James Page Retired U.S. Treasury Dept. area manager, served on Revere School Committee from 1980 – 1982 Attorney James F. Page, Sr. died on Thursday, January 3 at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home following a nine-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.…
Car Goes Airborne on N Shore Road, Hits Apartment
A tremendous car crash early Saturday morning involving a driver whose vehicle went airborne and hit a Revere building is under investigation. The crash happened at approximately 2:15 a.m. on the southbound side of North Shore Road, near the intersection…
Powers has Questions about Wonderland Parking Permit
City Councillor John Powers has questions from about the parking of vehicles at the now-demolished Wonderland Park site on VFW Parkway. According to Powers, the special parking permit, that was awarded in 2013 to the owners of the property, expired…
Revere 2018 Year in Review
January Jake the Turkey Jake the Turkey welcomed in 2018 at one of his favorite intersections – Broadway, Park and Central. He stopped traffic, he posed for pictures, raised some blood pressure, but mainly he made people of all ages…
