Category: News
City okays Affordable Home Plan
By Adam Swift Last week, the city council approved the conveyance of five properties the city has taken for the nonpayment of taxes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s Board of Trustees. The trust fund board will be able to…
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna Kicks off Campaign for at-large Councillor Seat
Cary Shuman Photos Joanne McKenna, who has been a highly effective voice in her position as Ward 1 city councilor for the past 10 ½ years, kicked off her campaign for councilor-at-large at a reception Monday night at DeMaino’s. Mayor…
Revere Steps Back to the 1950s with RHS Drama Production of ‘Grease’
By Melissa Moore-Randall Revere High School traveled back in time to the 1950s with a show stopping performance of “Grease” by the RHS Drama Club. The musical was based on the 1978 film depicting the lives of Greaser Danny Zuko…
Councillor Proposes Change in Parking relief Decisions
By Adam Swift One city councillor is looking to change who grants relief for off-street parking in Revere. Last week, Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley introduced a motion seeking to revise the city’s off-street parking ordinance, giving the final say on off-street…
Council Approves Special Permit for Shirley Avenue Development
By Adam Swift The city council approved a special permit for a 50-unit mixed-use development at 114 Shirley Ave. its regular meeting last week. The developer, Trichilo Development of 13 Victoria Street in Revere, is requesting a special permit from…
News Briefs
RBP Announces 9th Annual Kite Festival: A Family-Friendly Spring Tradition Returns The Revere Beach Partnership (RBP) is excited to announce the return of its much-loved 9th Annual Kite Festival, which takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM…
Fredericks Park Resilience Project Moves Ahead Before Conservation Commission
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission (ConsCom) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, April 2, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Nicholas Rudolph and fellow members Brian Averback, Joseph LaValle, Thomas Carleton, Wilson Correa, and Bernardo Sepulveda…
Preparing for the 250th Anniversary Celebration
Reverend Phillips Payson, an Unsung Hero of the American Revolution By John J. Henry As the 250th anniversary of the adoption of our Declaration of Independence draws near, on July 4,2026, many will call to mind the famous names of…
State Awards Over $16,000 in Fire Safety Grants to Revere Fire Department
Special to the Journal Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments will receive over $3 million dollars in grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.…
Board of Health Issues Order of Condemnation for Illegal Apartment Units
By Journal Staff The Revere Board of Health held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 27, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were chair Dr. Drew Bunker, Kathleen Savage, and Viviana Catano, as well as Director…
Mass. Firefighting Academy Earns International Reaccreditation
Special to the Journal State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced that the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has received reaccreditation by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, better known as the Pro Board. “The Pro Board is the world’s…
Mark the Occasion
Paul Revere’s Ride kicks off Boston 250 this Friday Special to the Journal Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration of the city’s role in the American Revolution. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s Ride, will take place this…
Motivaction Boutique Gym Opens on Broadway
By Cary Shuman Motivaction held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday at 220 Broadway, Revere. “Motivaction is finally here, everybody,” proudly proclaimed co-owner Juan Giraldo in kicking off the festive event. “We’re ready to go. We’re enthusiastic. We…
Autism Awareness in Revere
City, Police Unions Reach Contract Agreements
By Adam Swift The city council unanimously approved the appropriations to fund new contracts with the Revere Police Patrol Officers and Superior Officers unions on Monday night. The contracts are retroactive to July 1, 2024 and run through June 30,…
Arrigo will Leave as DCR Commissioner and Take a Position at UMass Lowell
By Cary Shuman Former Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo will leave as DCR Commissioner to take a key position in finance and operations on the Vice Chancellor’s leadership team at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Arrigo, who served as mayor of…
Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio Announces Re-election Campaign
Special to the Journal Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio has announced his bid for re-election to a second term. The following is his announcement: “I’m excited to announce that I am running for re-election as Ward 4 City Councillor. Serving…
Lifelong Resident, James Mercurio, has Announced his candidacy for Ward 1 City Councilor
Special to the Journal James Mercurio has announced his candidacy for Ward 1 City Councillor. The follow is his announcement: “As a lifelong Beachmont resident and community advocate I am proud to announce my candidacy for Ward 1 Councilor in…
Council Holds Moment of Silence for Former Councillor John Jordan
By Adam Swift The city council held a moment of silence for former member John P. Jordan at the beginning of its meeting Monday night. In addition to the moment of silence, the council also read a resolution of condolence…
