The annual Top 100 List of salaries for Revere city employees appears in this week’s Revere Journal. The list reveals that more than 168 employees earned more than $100,000. Our story follows a Boston Globe story that indicated that 10,500…
Author: Journal Staff
Letters to the Editor
Batteries Not Included Dear Editor What’s the one phrase that can quickly change the mood from festive to foul for any child opening a brand new, shiny toy? “Batteries not included!†Or how about that product featured on a home…
Sports 02-04-2015
RHS sports Roundup Girls basketball team routs Peabody, is edged by Winthrop The Revere High girls basketball team, which already has qualified for the post-season state tourney, split its two games this past week, rolling past Peabody Friday evening, 68-41, but coming up short against…
Obituaries 02-04-2015
Philip Murphy Longtime Insurance Agent Philip Murphy of Revere died on January 30. An insurance agent for many years and a US Navy Vietnam Veteran, he was the beloved husband of Flora Lindberg; devoted father of Donna Murphy of New…
A Family Snow Day
Police Investigating Shooting of Chelsea Youth on Friday
 Police continue an active investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Andres Jaramillo last Friday morning in his car, which was parked on Garfield Avenue near the Garfield School. A spokesman for the Suffolk County DA said there have been no…
Councillors Meet Despite Snowstorm
 REVERE – Despite the impending snowy weather the city council did meet Monday night to do some business.  The council approved a request for a 34 vehicle underground parking garage at 525 Beach St. The approval was necessary to obtain…
Police Briefs 01-28-2015
Weekly Crime Report House: 9 Washburn Avenue; Washburn Avenue; Milano Avenue; Kimball Avenue; Tuckerman Avenue; Eaton Street; Francis Street; Walnut Avenue and Newbury Street. Commercial: 0 Motor Vehicle Theft: 6 Marshview Terrace; Hyde Street; Derby Road; *Sigourney Street; Milano Avenue;…
Letter to the Editor
No more cuts Dear Governor Baker, We are writing to urge you not to impose further 9c cuts to elderly home care. On October 19, 2014, Governor Deval Patrick made a total of $2.37 million in 9c cuts to Elder…
Sports 01-28-2015
RHS sports Roundup Lady Patriots win three, now 10-1 The Revere High girls basketball team crunched three more opponents this past week, raising their record to a sterling 10-1 and in the process qualifying for the post-season state tournament. The…
Obituaries 01-28-2015
George James Pickard Of Revere George James Pickard of Revere died on Thursday, January 22. He was the beloved husband of Maida B. (Sacks) Pickard; devoted father of Jon Michael Pickard; loving son of the late Harry and Sally (Bell)…
Revere Girl Scout Troop at Governor’s Office
A group of Revere Girl Scouts got a quick (and unexpected) trip to the corner office last week while touring the State House. Troop leader Stacy Ceren said her charges were taking the standard tour of the capitol when Gov.…
FKO Gets $400,000 Grant for New Building
REVERE – It seems only appropriate that the For Kids Only (FKO)afterschool program receives a $400,000 grant to build a new facility during the program’s 30th anniversary year. The Department of Early Education (EEC) and the Community Economic Development Assistance…
Police Briefs 01-21-2015
ATTEMPTED ARSON CHARGES A Revere man is facing charges after an argument with his wife where he threatened to burn down the house last Wednesday, Jan. 21. Police were called to the residence on Sagamore Street around 11:52 p.m. for…
Local Officials Address Heroin/Opiate Epidemic
We would like to draw your attention to the story about the opiate awareness summit that was held Friday at North Shore Community College in Lynn. It is a fact that this community has been affected by the heroin/opiate epidemic.…
Letter to the Editor
Forbidden: Remembering the Past Working on the Beach Dear Editor: The worst thing about working at Hurley’s Bath House at Revere Beach was not having another carefree summer to do with what I pleased. The best thing – even beyond…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago January 19, 2005 Joe Singer, a Revere native recently returned home after a tour of duty in Afghanistan with the Marines, was attacked by a group of youths a few doors down from his home on…
Sports 01-21-2015
RHS sports Roundup  Lady Patriots roll on, improve to 7-1 mark It was just another week at the office for the juggernaut Revere High girls basketball team, as the Lady Patriots handled two Northeastern Conference opponents with ease. Revere led…
Obituaries 01-21-2015
Howard Cook Owner of Sound and Media Vision on Squire Road, formerly on Shirley Avenue With sadness we inform you of the passing of Howard Cook, husband of Francine Cook and father of Justin Cook and Lindsay Weiss. Howard was…
Rizzo Points to Revere’s Bright Future
REVERE – Mayor Dan Rizzo knows the city is literally on the rise and that plays a significant role in the launching of Plan Revere, a comprehensive look into all the development in Revere, including the 70 acres of land…
