Sculptors from around the world will descend on Revere Beach, America’s first public beach, this weekend for the 2017 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. Each year sculptors travel far and wide to our stretch of sand to compete for…
Author: Journal Staff
Sports 07-19-2017
Revere Youth Baseball 11s compete for state title By Melissa Randall All-Star baseball is alive and well in Revere. Â The Revere Youth Baseball and Softball league had several squads participating in both district and state tournaments with the 11 year…
Obituaries 07-19-2017
Mary Eleanor Siraco Of Revere, Formerly of East Boston Mary Eleanor (Mombourquette) Siraco of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Sunday, July 16. She was 91 years old. The beloved wife of the late Domenic J. Siraco, she…
Thousands Pay Final Respects to Haas:Former Mayor and City Council President Fondly Remembered by Officials and Residents
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Former four-time Mayor Robert Haas Jr. was laid to rest Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery following a Mass at St. Anthony’s. A motorcade of motorcycle police officers from different communities escorted Haas’ casket from Vertuccio & Smith…
A Positive Presence in the Classroom:Legendary Revere Teacher and Coach Peter Digiulio Ends a Successful Career
By Cary Shuman Peter DiGiulio said he was fortunate to “teach and coach in the city that I grew up in†for more than 40 years. The Revere schoolchildren to whom DiGiulio brought his weekly message would say the same…
2017 Sand Sculpting Festival Set for July 21-23
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Tall Ships will be the theme of the 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival this year, according to the Revere Beach Partnership, organizers of the event. The Revere Beach Partnership will host the International Sand…
Police Briefs 07-12-2017
ARREST Report MONDAY, JUNE 26 Jiordano Marinez, 28, of Brockton, was arrested on charges of failing to stop a motor vehicle at the direction of a police officer and operating a motor vehicle negligently so as to endanger. He also…
Letters to the Editor
Remembering robert haas jr. Dear Editor: When I was in high school, I was Bobby Haas’ babysitter. I always loved going to their house because his mother Jean made sure there were lots of snacks to share. And all the…
An Outstanding Appointment
The announcement by Mayor Brian Arrigo of his appointment of Captain James Guido as Interim Chief of Police has been greeted with universal approval by residents and city officials alike. Interim Chief Guido has served with the Revere Police Department…
Bob Haas — 1943-2017
The outpouring from all neighborhoods of the Revere community on Monday and Tuesday when former Mayor and President of the City Council Robert ‘Bob’ Haas’ wake and funeral Mass were held showed how he touched every corner of the City…
Sports 07-12-2017
Penta Power Revere standout excels on ‘D’ as Renegades advance to Super Bowl By Cary Shuman Boston Renegades player Jessica Penta has been selected to the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) All-American Second Team, but her dream season has one more…
Obituaries 07-12-2017
Robert J. Haas, Jr. Four-term Mayor of Revere Robert J. Haas, Jr. of Revere died most unexpectedly while vacationing at Block Island, R.I. on Sunday July 2. Former Mayor Haas was born in Melrose and raised, educated and lived his…
City Mourns Sudden Death of Bob Haas:Colleagues, Friends Recall Haas Committed to Family and City
By Sue Ellen Woodcock City council president and former four-term Mayor Robert Haas Jr. passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 2 at a Block Island, Rhode Island vacation spot. “This is absolutely tragic news and my heart goes out to…
Bob Haas Master in the Art of the Possible
BY: Frederick J. Balboni, Jr. In the morning hours of July 2, as our Nation prepared to celebrate its 241st birthday, the clock marking the time that Robert J. (Bob) Hass, Jr., had to spend in the land of the…
Water/Sewer Rate Shows Only Minimal Increase in New Budget
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Water and sewer rates are only going up slightly this coming year as compared to previous years thanks to a transfer of free cash. The city water and sewer rates have been set for fiscal year…
Farmer’s Market Opens on Friday; Offering Fresh Farm Produce
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Farmer’s Market opens this Friday, July 7 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. on the lawn of the American Legion Post on Broadway next to City Hall. This year, the third year the market has been…
News Briefs
Taft St. Relief Fundraiser To Be Held July 30 at Revere Elks After the devastating fire on Taft St. earlier this month, Mayor Brian Arrigo and the City of Revere established a relief fund for those who were displaced. On…
Wilmot Joins Staff in Neighborhood PACE Program
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) has announced the appointment of Gregory Wilmot as Assistant Vice President of Neighborhood PACE, where he will be responsible for program operations and business development. Neighborhood PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care…
Wonderland Dog Track Demolition is on Schedule
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The owners of the former Wonderland Dog Track are taking steps toward the demolition phase of the site. So far, a chain-link fence has been installed around the property and a work trailer and a dumpster…
At 100-Years-Old, Dancing is Gilda Ausiello’s Secret
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Gilda Ausiello has found the secret to making it to 100 years old is dancing. A passion that she loves to do at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. On top of that exeercise, she takes no medications…
