The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 5, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini, Police Chief Maria LaVita, Fire Chief James Cullen, and Steve…
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Disabilities Commission seeksto address Revere Beach safety
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, via Zoom. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Annmarie Fiore, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis. Perno brought up the…
Revere looks to join low-income solar program
A low-income solar program could save income-eligible Revere Power Choice users roughly $800,000 annually on their electric bills, according to Planning and Community Development Director Tom Skwierawski. The Department of Public Utilities recently started allowing municipalities to deliver community solar…
National Grid updates city council on double utility poles
A representative from National Grid met with the city council Monday night to discuss the issue of double poles in the city at the request of Councillor-at-Large Joanne McKenna. The term “double pole” refers to the situation when a replacement…
Paul Revere studentspresent at School Committee
Grace Aborn and Demitrio Mbuya show off their work on student-led conferences At the School Committee meeting last Tuesday, Paul Revere School students talked about a new way to involve families and help students grow. They showed off their work…
Revere Congregations Announce Holy Week and Easter Schedules
Local churches are preparing to welcome the community for Holy Week 2026, offering a variety of services to mark the transition from Lenten reflection to Easter celebration. From traditional Masses and the Stations of the Cross to a community sunrise…
Sen. Lydia Edwards To receive Legislator of the Year Award at MBA Annual Dinner
The Massachusetts Bar Association will honor State Sen. Lydia Edwards with its Legislator of the Year Award at the MBA Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 7, at the Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer St., Boston. The award recognizes state…
License Comm. issues one-day licenses for martial arts event in July
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 18, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were the three members, chair Robert Selevitch, Liliana Monroy, and Daniel Occena. The first matter was a…
Mass. House passes fair share supplemental budget
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a $1.8 billion supplemental budget that invests $885 million in public transportation and $417 million in public education, and funds several Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) deficiencies. The bill passed…
In State of the City Address, Mayor Keefe highlights unity and good government as city’s path forward
While the nation as a whole may seem at times hopelessly politically divided, Mayor Patrick Keefe highlighted themes of unity at the annual State of the City address. Keefe delivered the address at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School on…
Council discusses meeting security
The city council is going to look at the cost of ensuring there is a police officer on duty in its chambers for all meetings. At last week’s meeting, Councillors Joanne McKenna and Angela Guarino-Sawaya introduced a motion asking the…
Council approves special permit for Stanton Avenue apartment building
The city council approved a special permit for the conversion of a three-unit residential building at 95 Stanton Ave. to a nine-unit, four-story residential building at last week’s meeting. Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley cast the lone vote against the special permit,…
Beachmont School reigns supremein citywide dodgeball tournament
Special to the Journal The Revere Public Schools elementary school communities came together last Thursday night for a spirited Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser that combined friendly competition with a strong sense of community. Organized collaboratively by the PTA/PTO organizations from all…
Revere Beach to Host Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Massachusetts on March 21
Get ready to freeze for a cause! On Saturday, March 21, hundreds of brave participants will gather at the historic Revere Beach for the 2026 Revere Polar Plunge. This high-energy event, formerly known as the Nahant Polar Plunge, invites community…
City council recognizes nursewho helped electrical worker
A nurse from Montreal is being honored by the city council for her actions helping save an electrical worker who was electrocuted on Railroad Avenue in February. “On Feb. 28, a utility crew was working on electric wires on Railroad…
RHS students compete in annual Harvard Model Congress
Special to the Journal Students from Revere High School (RHS) recently participated in the annual Harvard Model Congress, a four-day government simulation conference held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and hosted by Harvard College. Accompanied by educators Meghann Gregorowicz and…
Healey-Driscoll Administration awards more than $28 million in second year of Cannabis Social Equity Grant program
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced 194 grants totaling $28.8 million through the Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program, funded by the state’s Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and administered by the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). The program supports Massachusetts…
Business is up and rolling at Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Popular restaurant reopens under new ownership Uno Pizzeria & Grill, a popular restaurant located at 339 Squire Road, has reopened to the delight of its longtime and loyal customers. Amalia Korum, co-owner of the restaurant with her partner, Dee Dee…
VFW Post 6712 and the City of Revere wish Staff Sergent Faith Hernandez a safe return from her deployment to the Middle East
Faith Hernandez is a mother of three daughters, Delilah, Deanna, and Dakota. She is married to Daniel Hernandez and they reside in Revere. Faith is a U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant and is being deployed to the Middle East, with…
Healey highlights recent wave of business expansions bringing thousands of jobs to Massachusetts
Special to the Journal During her address to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum last week, Governor Maura Healey will highlight a wave of recent business expansions and investments across Massachusetts that are bringing with them thousands…