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The Lights Are On : Councillor Mckenna, Speaker Deleo Team up for Safety on RB Parkway
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna started her personal crusade 18 months ago to fix the lights on the Rita Singer Bridge after hearing from a parent of a 20-year-old daughter who had to walk daily from Beachmont Station over the…
Farmers’ Market Set to Begin on July 12
The Grand Opening of the Revere’s Farmers’ Market will take place Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. with a special ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. to mark the fifth year of the market’s existence on the American Legion lawn…
News Briefs
Mystic Valley Elder Services Looking for Healthy Aging Group Leaders Mystic Valley Elder Services offers a variety of free, evidence-based workshops to promote health, wellbeing, and happiness. Healthy Aging Group Leaders advance the mission of the Healthy Aging Program by…
‘Games of Coverage’ Brings Volleyball Tourney to Revere Beach Sunday, July 14
The Massachusetts Health Connector is hosting its first-ever ‘Games of Coverage’ volleyball tournament on Revere Beach Sunday, July 14. This is a free event featuring music from local DJs and MCs and prizes for the top teams. Free refreshments and…
—— We’re Building a Playground —— Paul Revere Students Help With Design of New Facility
When the students at the Paul Revere School return from their summer vacation on Aug. 27, they will find a newly rebuilt playground located behind the school. And it’s likely that they will like the design very much: the students…
Councillor Powers Submits His Nomination Papers
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers submitted his nomination papers to the Revere Election Department Monday at City Hall. Powers is seeking re-election to the seat in this fall’s municipal election. Eric Lampedecchio, candidate for the Ward 5 seat, has also…
At-Large Council Candidate Dimple Rana Takes Part in Unfairhikes Protest
Last week, candidate for Revere At-Large Councillor Dimple Rana and her supporters were at Beachmont T Station talking to commuters and taking selfies as part of a system-wide day of action organized by Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu to protest…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Earn Honors at BC High The following local students have earned Boston College High School Fourth Quarter Honors: Leandro Depinho 2020 – Honors Jason Bosa 2022 – High Honors Sebastian Zapata-Ochoa 2022 – High Honors For High Honors…
Re-Booting Recycling: Our Recycling Habits Need Change
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Think back some 30 years ago, when Revere joined a growing number of Massachusetts communities to provide curbside collection of recyclable materials. Do you remember the small green or red crates, and how you had…
Suffolk Sendoff : Huge Crowd Attends Final Live Racing at Legendary Track
Special to the Journal Over 21,000 racing fans packed Suffolk Downs for the final weekend of live racing at the historic oval as the track hosted its final weekend of live racing. On Saturday, the track was forced to suspend…
Residents Comment on New Massport CEO
Last Thursday the Massport Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Wieland as the Port Authority’s new CEO. Weiland replaces Thomas Glynn as CEO who stepped down in November. Massport’s CFO John Pranckevicius has filled in as CEO…
Happy Birthday, Ruth Cronin!
Ruth Cronin recently celebrated her 99th birthday with party at the 99 Restaurant. Mayor Brian Arrigo attended and gave her a proclamation.Ruth is a lifelong resident of Revere, born on Barrett Street in 1920 and moved to Park Avenue. when…
Finishing Touches For Waterfront Square
The final building in the Waterfront Square development is ready to be built, marking over two decades of development along Ocean Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several variances for a brand new, 12-story, 230-unit residential apartment building to…
Rizzo Submits Nomination Papers for Mayor’s Race
Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo submitted his nomination papers for the office of mayor to the Revere Election Department Monday at City Hall. In a Facebook post, Rizzo indicated that he and his team had collected four times the number of signatures…
Police Investigate Gunfire Incident on Proctor Avenue
Revere Police detectives are investigating an incident on Proctor Avenue in which gunshots were fired during a fight in the street. Lt. Rob Impemba said that Revere Police arrived on the scene at approximately midnight Tuesday (July 2) after a…
Capt. Dominic LaSala Retires From Revere Fire Department
Capt. Dominic LaSala was honored during a retirement ceremony June 26 at the Central Fire Station celebrating his 38 years of dedicated service to the Revere Fire Department. “Dominic LaSala will be forever remembered on the Revere Fire Department as…
Fire Officials Urge Public to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Offers Tips on Beating the Heat This Summer
If you recall, summer 2018 ended up being a scorcher! And it won’t be long until the temperatures soar once again. During the hot months, Mystic Valley Elder Services recommends that it’s a good idea to keep a close eye…
