The “plan” recently announced by the Mass. Water Resources Authority (MWRA) that would continue to allow for raw sewage to be dumped into our watersheds in the Greater Boston area during periods of heavy rainfall is, in a word, unacceptable.…
Author: Journal Staff
Has Our National Debt Reached A Tipping Point?
Last week it was reported that our national debt officially has surpassed 100% of our GDP (gross domestic product). Our national debt (as of the report) now totals $31.27 trillion, while GDP stands at $31.22 trillion. This marks the first…
Obituaries 05-13-2026
Ann Masiello She devoted her life to her family Ann M. (Guazzerotti) Masiello, 97, of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. The loving wife of the late…
RHS Roundup
Revere girls track completes undefeated season, wins GBL title The Revere High girls outdoor track & field team put the finishing touch on an undefeated season with victories over Medford (90-40) and Lynn English (110-26) last Monday at Medford’s Hormel…
Floramo’s Celebrates Grand Opening
Feliciano Sworn in as Ward 2 School Comm. Member
Staff report Rafael Feliciano was recently sworn in as the new school committee for Ward 2. Feliciano replaces former Ward 2 School Committee member Alexander Rhalimi, who stepped down from his post last week. Per the City charter, Feliciano, who…
Ward 4 Councillor Argenzio Holds Campaign Reception
RHS Staff, Students Lobby for School Health aide Positions
By Adam Swift The potential elimination of health aide positions in the schools was a cause of concern for several people who spoke during last week’s school committee meeting. As of the meeting, the school department was facing a $2.7…
City Council Approves Contract Extension with Trash Hauler
By Adam Swift The city council approved a five-year contract extension with Capitol Waste for trash hauling in the city. The council had previously approved a contract extension with WinWaste in Saugus for the disposal of the hauled trash. The…
City of Revere to Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Cultural Event
The City of Revere, under the leadership of Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., invites residents and visitors to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at a special community event on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:00 PM to…
Brief Meeting for the Zoning Board
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, April 29, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Moe Coyle to lead Lincoln School, Bianca Quirk to become Principal of the Paul Revere School
Special to the Journal The Revere Public Schools community is in for a couple of leadership changes this summer as Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly announced the appointment of two experienced and highly regarded educators to principal positions across the district.…
Councilor Guarino-Sawaya Seeks Traffic Safety Improvements near Engine 5
By Adam Swift The city council approved a motion made by Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya that seeks to improve roadway safety for the fire department’s Engine 5. Guarino-Sawaya’s motion on Monday night asks that the mayor request the Massachusetts…
Council Approves Cryptocurrency ATM Ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council approved an ordinance that bans cryptocurrency ATMs in public spaces at its meeting on Monday night. Councilor-at-Large Marc Silvestri introduced the ordinance, which was crafted alongside Claire Inzerillo of the city solicitor’s office. The…
Beachmont Caregivers Experience RPS’s Restorative Practices at Monthly Coffee Hour
Special to the Journal Last week at the Parent Coffee Hour at Beachmont School, caregivers participated in shaping school culture by experiencing and providing feedback on Restorative Practices, an approach that continues to grow across Revere Public Schools. Led by…
Housing, Health, Hunger: This is why America is Failing
Americans’ optimism about their future has sunk to an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup Poll (which was conducted, we might add, before the war with Iran had begun). Why the malaise when we have record-low unemployment and a…
RHS Roundup
New school record for RHS girls in triple jump relay Gemma Stamatopoulos, Zizi Kalliavas, and Basma Sahibi set a new Revere High triple jump relay record at Saturday’s Division 2 State Relay Meet. The trio combined for a total of…
Obituaries 05-06-2026
Arthur J. Minichiello, Sr. US Navy Veteran of WWII Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting hours on Thursday, May 7th, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach…