Revere voters overwhelming approved Ballot Question 1 by a vote of 4543 to 1,398 in Tuesday’s election. The approval would give a tax break of about $450 to about 1,000 senior citizens who want to stay in their homes. The…
Author: Journal Staff
Police Briefs 11-08-2017
ARREST Report MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Evan T. Redley, 22, of 210 Constitution Ave., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Santiago Gonzalez-Patino, 44, of 30 Dana St., was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after his right to…
Community Reinvestment Grants: Supporting the Groups That Support Our Youth
By Suffolk DA Dan Conley Some of the most important work we do as prosecutors is not inside the walls of a courtroom but out in the community. In particular, guiding young people toward positive influences, helping them avoid unhealthy…
We Can Make It Less Profitable to Traffic Opioids
 By John A. Cassara and Nathan Proctor The president will now declare what many of us experience first hand, the opioid epidemic is a national emergency. Frankly, with as many as 59,000 deaths in 2016, there doesn’t seem to be any other…
The Person You Have to Fear is the Guy Next Door with a Gun
The mass-shooting-of-the-week in America that took place in a church in a rural Texas town Sunday morning follows what has become an all-too-familiar pattern in our nation these days: An unhappy white guy, with no particular axe-to-grind, decides to slaughter…
Thank You to Our Veterans
Its was 99 years ago this Saturday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end…
Police Briefs 11-08-2017
RhS sports Roundup Victor Pelatere wins NEC Middle School cross country title;Samara Paiva takes second in girls’ race History was made for Revere at the Northeastern Conference Middle School Cross Country Championship Meet held last week at Brooksby Farm in…
Obituaries 11-08-2017
Vincent Selvitella American Airlines retiree; active benefactor at St. Anthony’s Parish whose love for family was paramount Vincent J. Selvitella of Revere passed unexpectedly at his Revere residence on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Feast of All Saints. He was 87…
Halloween Festivities 2017 in Revere
In the top photo, this group gets ready to go out trick or treating. In the bottom phto Mathew and Desiree Bender are shown with their children Mathew Jr. and Gigi.
Voters Head to Polls Tuesday
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, they’ll be confronted with a local ballot question and choices for all offices except for Mayor. Also, this year voters will be casting their votes on…
Domestic Violence Awareness at City Hall
By Sue Ellen Woodcock As part of domestic violence awareness month, Mayor Brian Arrigo turned the steps of city hall into a place overflowing with information and support for domestic violence victims last Wednesday. Domestic violence has been a concern…
Officials Address Billboard Regulations
By Sue Ellen Woodcock For years Ron Chapeaux, Carol Haney and the Revere Beautification Committee have been working to get the billboards of Revere under control, now with the help of the city council zoning committee that might just happen.…
News Briefs
Mayor Arrigo takes calls at Revere 311 constituent services center On Monday morning, Mayor Brian Arrigo joined 311 staff Allan Fitzmaurice and Randall Mondestin to answer phone calls to the constituent service line. Arrigo reminds all residents that the 311…
Recreational Marijuana Ban Proposal Moves Forward
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The City Council held a public hearing at its meeting last week on a proposal to ban the sale of recreational marijuana in Revere, and only one resident stood saying he supported the proposed ban. The…
Congregation Tifereth Israel Comes Down to Make Way for Veterans Housing
By Cary Shuman Revere residents and Mayor Brian Arrigo joined Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky for a special ceremony Tuesday morning marking the demolition of the Congregation Tifereth Israel synagogue on Nahant Avenue. The 105-year-old synagogue at the corner of…
Veterans Assisting Veterans Raises $15,000 with Generous Donation of 24-Karat Gold Motorcycle
Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV) a 100-percent volunteer, 501C3, which donates 100-percent of its proceeds to veterans, veterans causes, veteran organizations and veteran charities received a $15,000-dollar check from Kelly Auto Group. Kelly Auto Group with locations in Lynnfield, Beverly and…
Northeast Metro Tech Celebrates its First National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, Mary Fung
Principal Carla Scuzzarella is pleased to announce that, for the first time, a Northeast Metro Tech student has been named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition that recognizes…
Police Briefs 11-01-2017
Revere Police NEWS CHILDREN HIT BY DRIVER One Thornton Street man has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident after hitting two children crossing Central Avenue last Thursday night. Around 8:38 p.m., a brother and sister were crossing…
Flood Insurance Renewal is Critical for Massachusetts and New England
By Richard Paris New England is well aware of the wreckage that can come with a major storm. In recent years, Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Hurricane Hanna were just a few of the storms that left scars up and…
Is Revere Ready to be Age-Friendly?
By Stephen W. Fielding, Director, Revere Office of Elder Affairs Recently I attended the 2017 Massachusetts Councils on Aging and Senior Center Directors (MCOA) Conference. It is supported by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs leadership and staff. It…
