State and local officials are investigating every angle in the shooting death of Revere’s Richard Pignone, 55, at an apartment in the Rose Street Development last Thursday night. Revere Police and Revere Fire responded to 52 Rose St. at about…
Author: Journal Staff
Good News for Education
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges has renewed Revere High School’s accreditation. According to the school’s principal Lourenco Garcia, RHS passed all seven key standards and received 40 commendations. Superintendent Paul Dakin said he was pleased with the…
Reinstein Knows of What She Speaks
At the recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Casa Lucia, Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein was the featured speaker. During a half hour presentation, she showed why she has been and remains Revere’s premier woman representing the city on Beacon Hill. In…
Patriots Make It Three in a Row, Power Past Swampscott
The Revere High football team rolled to its third straight victory with an impressive 21-6 triumph at Swampscott’s Blocksidge Field Saturday afternoon. The Big Blue have been a bit of a nemesis for the Patriots since Revere joined the Northeastern…
Police Briefs 09-26-2012
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Hector Lugo, 27, of Hyde Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Jomar Sierra, 25, of Arlington, was arrested on a charge of conspiracy to violate the drug laws. Giovanni Merced, 26, of 51 Taft Ave., was…
Obituaries 09-26-2012
Joseph Caggiano Retired Boston Police Detective Det. Joseph E. Caggiano, B.P.D. (retired) died at the Massachusetts General Hospital on September 20. He was 89 years old. Born in Boston, the dear son of the late Grace (Ferrara) and Ernest P.…
Road Race
A road racer in the Allstate 13.1 Road Race runs past Kelly’s on the Boulevard last Sunday morning. While racers from all over the country raved about the weather and the ocean route, residents in Revere along the course were…
Eradicating the Rodent Problem
The city is plagued by a rodent problem. Evidence of rat and rodent infestation can be found at locations in neighborhoods throughout the city. It is the same in the city of Lynn and frankly, it is the same in…
The Jewish New Year
Boston’s Jewish community has ushered in the New Year with synagogue services, prayer and with traditional family gatherings. Revere’s Jewish community is doing exactly the same. Now comes the ten days of penitence for Jews all over the world, during…
Patriots Take Charge to Post 32-12 Win over Georgetown
The Revere High football team scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half to turn a tight 13-12 contest at the intermission into a 32-12 romp over Georgetown Friday evening before a delighted home crowd under the lights at Harry…
Police Briefs 09-19-2012
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 William Brad Tolley, 32, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He also was cited for the civil motor vehicle infractions of speeding and failing to…
Obituaries 09-19-2012
Barbara Crowell Avid Boston Team Sports Fan and Lifelong Chelsea Resident Barbara E. (Smith) Crowell, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died on September 12. She was 73 years old. During her working career, she worked at Coolray-American Optical, Towle Leonard…
Remembering 9/11
The City of Revere and Revere Police and Fire Departments held a commemoration on Tuesday morning of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks. Here, at left, Firefighter Anthony DiGiovanni and Lt. Dennis Russo lower the flag in front…
Officials Planning Columbus Day Parade Here
For many, many years, the Columbus Day Parade which was one of our city’s hallmark events. Several years ago, due to budget constraints, the parade was cancelled. Well it was gone but not forgotten. Keeping his promise to continue to create (and re-create) positive community events,…
Remembering September 11, 2001
The more that time passes, the more we tend to forget the stark terror and horrible outcome of the terrorist attacks which killed so many, while at the same time awakening the nation to the worldwide terrorist threat. The passing…
Ocean Ave. Closure
The fire chief is absolutely right when he said he believes safety will be compromised if Ocean Avenue is closed for eight weeks as planned to facilitate the completion of the new walkway from Wonderland Station to the beach. His…
Red Sox in Last Place
What began as a possibly historic run to yet another World Series or at the very least a play-off finish is ending miserably with the Red Sox sinking into last place over the weekend. Even how the team sank into…
Patriots Roll in Opener, Corral Mustangs, 26-0
The Revere High football team opened its 2012 season on a high note, coming home with a 26-0 triumph over Medford Saturday at Hormel Stadium. The contest originally had been scheduled for Friday night under the lights at Harry Della…
Police Briefs 09-12-2012
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 3 James Abramofsky, 33, of Chelsea, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, three counts of assault and battery and three counts of intimidating a witness. Natasha Peete, 28, of 89 Atlantic Ave, was charged with…
Obituaries 09-12-2012
Lawrence Restiano, Sr. Former Revere Youth Hockey, Babe Ruth and American Legion Baseball Coach Lawrence E. Restiano, Sr., a lifelong resident of Revere,, died at his home on September 9h surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.…