As the second semester quickly approaches Revere High School administrators and staff are gearing up to provide high school students with a variety of extended learning opportunities. Revere High recently partnered with Northshore Community College and Year Up to offer…
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Councillors Serino and Visconti deliver introductory speeches
Early in Monday night’s City Council meeting, President Patrick Keefe welcomed its two new members, Councillor-at-Large Gerry Visconti and Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino, to the 11-member board. The two city officials received applause from their colleagues before delivering their…
Eversource challenges students to showcase their energy smarts
Eversource invites Massachusetts students to demonstrate their energy efficiency knowledge by entering its seventh annual Eversource Challenge. The competition promotes energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability and is open to kindergarten to high school students in Eversource’s Massachusetts electric service…
Revere City Council motions
The following motions were discussed at the City Council Meeting that was held on Jan. 13 in the City Council Chambers: 20-005 Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the State or Federal government to dredge the Townline…
Arrigo announces changes in four city departments
Special to the Journal Last Friday, Mayor Brian Arrigo informed City Hall staff that four department heads will no longer serve in their respective positions. Arrigo said in his message to staff, “The City of Revere is at a historic…
Novoselsky’s motion about crosswalks draws considerable discussion
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky wasn’t expecting a major debate about his request to prohibit the parking of motor vehicles within 10 feet of a crosswalk. But the issue certainly drew a lot of conversation and suggestions from his colleagues.…
Councillor McKenna seeks to slow down motorists on Winthrop Avenue
Ward 1 Councillor Joanna McKenna says motorists are speeding on Winthrop Avenue and she wants a solar-powered speed reader installed on the busy street in Beachmont that continues downward to Winthrop’s Short Beach along Winthrop Parkway. The Council unanimously approved…
Former State Rep. Reinstein joins Roca as Chief Development Officer and Head of External Affairs
Former State Rep. Kathi Anne Reinstein is joining Roca as its newChief Development Officer and Head of External Affairs, a role which will oversee Roca’s development, state and local relations and communications work. Reinstein served in the House representing Revere,…
News Briefs
MVES Seeks Healthy Aging Group Leaders Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is seeking Healthy Aging Program Group leader volunteers to help advance the mission of its Healthy Aging Program by assisting people with chronic medical conditions to manage their medical…
Remembering Roger Naples: A lifelong Revere resident, WWII Veteran and a die-hard Boston Bruins fan
Roger Naples graduated at RHS in 1938, served our country during WWII and following the war, returned to Revere to spend the rest of his life in community service for his friends and neighbors. Naples is known for his constant…
Inauguration Ceremony
Patrick Keefe Elected President of Council
Patrick Keefe Jr. was unanimously elected as president of the Revere City Council at a special meeting following the inauguration ceremony Monday night. Keefe, the councillor for Ward 4, thanked his colleagues in an acceptance speech after the vote. “Tonight…
In Second Inaugural Address, Arrigo Announces Several New Initiatives
By Joseph Gravellese During Monday night’s Inaugural Address, Mayor Brian Arrigo highlighted a number of initiatives for his second term. Among them: Facilities The Mayor reiterated Revere’s commitment to build a new Revere High School, a new DPW facility, and…
Capt. O’Hara Graduates From FBI Academy
Add another accolade to the career of Revere Police Capt. Amy O’Hara, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported this week that she had successfully graduated the 278th session of the 11-week National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. O’Hara –…
City Officials Inaugurated: Mayor Arrigo Takes Oath for Second Term
Brian Michael Arrigo took the oath office as mayor at the Inauguration Ceremony of the City Government of Revere Monday before a capacity crowd at the Susan B. Anthony Middle School Auditorium. City Clerk Ashley Melnik, who was chairperson and…
Suffolk Downs Construction to Be All Union
A historic Project Labor Agreement (PLA) inked this week between HYM Investment Group, Building Trades Unions and John Moriarty & Associates (JMA) will ensure that construction of the Suffolk Downs mixed-use development site will be all union built. According to…
News Brief
MVES Holds Monthly LGBTQ Social Group Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) invites community members to join Mystic Tea, a monthly gathering for individuals with a focus on serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults in the Mystic Valley region,…
Harvard Grad School of Education May Fund Residency Program in Revere for Doctoral Students
For several years Revere Public Schools has enjoyed a close working relationship and partnership with the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Over the years Harvard grad students working on their masters degrees have used the district as an environment rich…
Austin Prep Choir Journeys to Rome
The Austin Prep Choir recently returned from a week-long trip to Rome, where students had the opportunity to sing at Saint Peter’s Basilica and for Pope Francis during the New Year’s Eve celebration on Saint Peter’s Square. The Austin Prep…
City of Revere: Municipal Meetings
Housing Authority Public Hearing Jan. 8, 2020; 5:30 p.m. Housing Authority 70 Cooledge Street Revere, MA 02151 Housing Authority Board Meeting Jan. 8, 2020; 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority 70 Cooledge Street Revere, MA 02151 Northeast Mosquito Control Meeting Jan. 9,…
