North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMHA) will be hosting a Summer Sail on Thursday, June 28, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Piers Park Sailing Center to benefit NSMHA’s recovery programs throughout Greater Boston, and raise awareness about the agency’s impact in…
Author: Journal Staff
Class of 2018 Graduates from Northeast Metro Tech
On Friday, June 1, graduates from 15 different vocations were celebrated and received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at Breakheart Stadium. Superintendent David DiBarri encouraged students to seek out leadership opportunities as they grow in their professional and personal…
Storm Damage Remains an Issue for Metropolitan Beaches Commission
This past winter saw several storms and weather conditions that heavily impacted the metropolitan beaches in the Greater Boston area. To discuss the impact and the general state of area beaches like Revere Beach for the coming months, the Metropolitan…
Police Briefs 06-20-2018
Arrest Report FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Leonard D. Lomax, 26, of 83 Cooledge St., was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a Class B controlled narcotic substance with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of ammunition. SATURDAY, JUNE…
Letter to the Editor
THANK YOU BIC Dear Editor: We the residents of the Howe Bldg., in Beachmont would like to express our gratitude to “The Beachmont Improvement Committee.†The beautiful park they maintain is ‘beautiful,’ and having that at our front door, starts…
Addressing the Rat Problem in Revere
Public concern about rodents, particularly rats, has escalated steadily in recent years. Longstanding efforts to combat rodent infestation, overseen by the City’s Inspectional Services Department, has had a modicum of success. The Department’s resources and manpower, however, have been insufficient…
Is This Really America?
The national disgrace that is occurring at our southern border is something that we never could have imagined happening in the United States of America. The images of children separated from their parents and locked behind chain link fences evokes…
Fighting the Rat Problem
Mayor Brian Arrigo is to be congratulated for undertaking an aggressive program to stem and control the rat population growth in our community. Nothing can be more distressing to any resident or homeowner than seeing a rat scurrying along the…
Sports 06-20-2018
Revere Youth Baseball and Softball teams enter playoff competition By Jonathan Chang While the playoffs began for most divisions in Revere Youth Baseball and Softball (RYBS), the attention is centered around the All-Stars. After watching the 10U and 12U All…
Obituaries 06-20-2018
Eileen Merullo Revere’s 1991 Woman of the Year Eileen HaydockMerullo died peacefully at home on June 17. She was 95 years old. Born and raised on Olive Street in Revere to loving parents, James and Catherine Haydock, among a close…
Remembering the Fallen Firefighters
Fire Capt. Glenn Rich places a marker at the firefighters memorial at the Alden Mills Point of Pine Fire Station.
Arrigo Announces Investments in a Safer, Cleaner, More Efficient Revere:FY2019 Budget Will Fund More Police Officers and Firefighters; Modern Technologies Will Maximize Resources, Increase Revenues
Mayor Brian Arrigo on Tuesday announced investments in public safety and public works as part of his proposed FY2019 budget. The City’s public safety budget will increase by 1.29-percent in FY2019 to $22.8 million, funding the addition of three, new,…
News Briefs
MCKENNA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT EB NEWTON “From Darkroom to Digital Photography†will feature the work of photographer Joanne McKenna with an opening reception on June 30 from 2-5 p.m. at the Clocktower Gallery at the EB Newton School and Cultural…
FUN-damental Basketball Camp Open to Local Area Kids
The annual FUN-damental Basketball Camp, open to boys and girls in the local area, will be held July 16-July 20, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, located at 59 Summer Street in Everett. The camp will be held between the…
New Pilot Program Launced at Northeast Metro Tech
Graduating high school seniors who are not currently enrolled at Northeast Metro Tech had an opportunity to explore vocational education as part of a new pilot program launched this year. Titled “Exploring Vocational and Career Technical Pathways,” the program is…
Shirley Ave Fire Leaves 12 People Displaced
Monday evening at 10:53 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire at 46 Shirley Ave. Upon arrival Lt. Kevin O’Hara officer on Engine 4 reported smoke coming from the area where the front porch meets the house.…
Groups Aiming for Better Revere Beach
For the last 10 years, the Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) has been meeting on a monthly basis with the DCR to discuss Revere Beach. The collaboration has resulted in many improvements on the beach beginning with the planting of annual…
Suffolk Downs Development Advisory Group Holds First Meeting
Mayor Brian Arrigo welcomed the Suffolk Downs Development Advisory Group to its inaugural meeting Wednesday night, commencing an important phase as the project developers craft the Planned Unit Development proposal that will be submitted to the City Council later this year.…
IC Student Gadbois Awarded McCarthy Volunteerism Award
The Peg Mccarthy Volunteerism Award was established in 1998, and this award goes to the graduating Immaculate Conception student who best exemplifies a spirit of volunteerism. Mrs. “Peg” McCarthy was a longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Parish who volunteered…
Two North End Restauranteurs Partner to Bring Flavor of the North End to Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor has picked two North End restaurant legends—Frank DePasquale and Revere native Nick Varano—to operate a 135-seat, 5,200-square-foot Italian restaurant at the five-star, $2.5 billion Encore Boston Harbor Resort. ‘Fratelli’ (which means brothers in Italian) is the first…
