The Board of Election Commissioners would like to thank the following individual’s for working so hard to ensure the success of the recent Special State Primary and Election held in April and June respectively; Patricia M. Mazzone, Caitlin C. Welch,…
Author: Journal Staff
Police Briefs 07-17-2013
FALLEN POLE CAUSES HAVOC A three-car accident around mid-day on Monday sent a electric pole to the ground and caused a two-hour backup for traffic on both sides of Lee Burbank Highway. A southbound pickup struck another vehicle around 12:48…
Athletes After Revere High School Paul Norton Looking at This Year to Start at Plymouth State Univ.
It was only a couple of years ago that Paul Norton was dominating under center for the Revere High Patriots. The former Patriot is now a soon-to-be-junior at Plymouth State University, but has yet to start a game as quarterback…
Obituaries 07-17-2013
Joseph Demetrio Worked in Quality Control Joseph F. Demetrio of Revere died on July 14. Joseph, who worked in Quality Control for an automotive company, was the beloved husband of Louise (DeSimone) Demetrio with whom he shared 62 years of…
A Joint Victory
The decision by Global Petroleum officials to withdraw their application to bring Ethanol trains to its Revere/East Boston terminal on tracks running through the communities of Chelsea and Everett certainly comes as good news especially to residents who live near…
New Head of DPH Appointed
Secretary of Health and Human Services John Polanowicz announced last week Cheryl Bartlett, a nurse and longtime community health leader, as commissioner of the Department of Public Health (DPH). Bartlett has served as acting DPH commissioner since May. “Cheryl brings…
Police Briefs 07-10-2013
MONDAY, JULY 1 Robert S. Boyd, 23, of Everett, was arrested on charges of assault & battery, assault by means of a dangerous weapon, Â carrying a firearm without a license, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.…
Marisa Parent Has Breakout Season in Soccer
Marisa Parent emerged into the elite echelon of women’s soccer players in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) in her sophomore season. Marisa, a midfielder who previously played for the Revere High Patriots, had a breakout season for the…
Obituaries 07-10-2013
Angel Gonzalez Accident Victim Angel L Gonzalez of Chelsea died by accident on July 3. He was 44 years old. Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Angel passed away tragically late Wednesday evening after being hit while changing a tire in…
Well Deserved Honor
Norman Gautreau’s memorial service was held Sunday June 30th. Robert DeLeo, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Norman G. Gautreau Jr, and Robert Upton were the honored speakers that told stories about Norman Gautreau’s family and wonderful art work. Concluding the ceremony they unveiled…
July 4th Celebration at Hill Pk.
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a family celebration for the Fourth of July on Thursday, July 4th, at Hill Park. The free event will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature music, pony rides,…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
Have fun on the holiday, but do it safely for yourself and your loved ones Back at the turn of the 20th century, editorial writers would implore their readers to make the Fourth of July “safe and sane.” Americans, especially…
Police Briefs 07-03-2013
Monday, June 24th Linda Testa, 45, of 413 Mountain Ave., was charged with assault and battery, malicious destruction of property under $250, trespassing, and resisting arrest. Michael Grassa, 37, of Somerville, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous…
Run, Fitzy, Run!
To call Michael Fitzpatrick an overachiever might be an understatement. The former Revere High Patriot is a workhorse as a competitive runner, playing played cross country, winter track and spring track in his freshman year at the University of Maine.…
Obituaries 07-03-2013
Gloria Mandeville Mandeville Real Estate Proprietor and MENSA Member Gloria L. ( Solomon ) Mandeville of Revere, formerly of Bedford, NH and New York City, died on June 24. A Broker Relator since 1972, she was a member of MENSA,…
Batter Up
Vintage team shirts were on display at the ‘Last At Bat’ event held at Hill Park.
Grand Slam
Four generations of Revere Parks and Recreation Department, Adrienne Maguire, Roger Naples, Bob McCarrick and Lee Rizzo, attended last Saturday’s farewell to Hill Park event.
Hometown Homily: Revere’s First Ordained Priest in Decades
On Sunday, June 23, newly-ordained Fr. David Aufiero returned home and celebrated a noon Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Anthony’s Church. Aufiero is the first ordained priest from Revere in quite a long time and grew up attending St. Anthony’s,…
It Summertime
The school year has ended and the children are out for the summer. Like parents everywhere, parents in Revere are looking at how to keep their children from just laying on the couch watching television or playing mindless computer games.…
The Wall That Heals
The Vietnam Memorial Wall that was at the Beachmont VFW Post earlier this month like the Memorial in Washington, D.C., is powerful in its simplicity. The black wall with the names of the war dead and in some cases of…