Funds raised to directly benefit Revere residents experiencing a crisis or emergency situation, such as a fire or flood Special to the Journal The Revere Department of Public Health is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Online Auction,…
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Principals Come to the Defense of Kelly and Students at Large amidst Recent RHS Incidents
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the School Committee’s regular meeting last week, a few principals from around the district voiced their support for the leadership of Superintendent Dianne Kelly and came to the defense of the student body at large…
School is Open and Everyone’s Favorite K9 Charlie is Loving it!
By Melissa Moore-Randall The dog days of summer have come to an end. This also means it is back to school for K9 Charlie, Revere’s Community Resource Dog. “I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing summer. K9 Charlie Brenes…
Brace yourself for Boston’s hauntingly immersive ‘Wicked Haunt Fest’
Get ready to experience Halloween like never before in Boston, as the inaugural Wicked Haunt Fest makes its highly anticipated debut this fall in Charlestown’s Hood Park. Running from September 29 through November 3,, the immersive Halloween experience by the…
City of Revere Hosts ‘Stomp Out Stigma’ in Honor of Recovery Month
New Playground to be Built on Coolidge Street
Council Raises Concerns about Mail Delivery
The city council is looking for answers regarding spotting mail delivery service in Revere.Last week, Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto filed a motion asking the mayor to request a representative from the United States Postal Service appear before the council to address…
Mayor Announces Efforts to Curb Violence at High School
Following the latest fight at Revere High School that saw one teacher injured while trying to break it up, Mayor Patrick Keefe has announced several steps the city is taking to help curb violence in the schools.Those initiatives include an…
Styrofoam Container Ban to Go into Effect Next July
An ordinance banning polystyrene, or Styrofoam, food packaging containers that was passed by the city council in 2021 will finally go into effect on July 1 of next year.“This was passed by the city council in 2021 and it was…
Disabilities Comm. Hears of New AI Tool for Parents with Children in Special Ed.
By Journal Staffhe Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday (September 10) via Zoom. Chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and fellow members Annemarie Fiore, Jason Barone-Cichocki, and Mario Grimanis were on hand for the session.The…
RHS Teacher Anna DiCenso will Receive Distinguished Award
DiCenso honored by MassBioEd with the Champions for Biotechnology Education AwardSpecial to the JournalMassBioEd will honor Revere High School (RHS) biology teacher Anna DiCenso with the Joshua Boger Innovative Educator Champion Award. Supported by the Joshua Boger Family Foundation the…
Broadway Master Plan meeting set for Sept. 25
Special to the JournalCity of Revere’s Department of Planning & Community Development to present updates on the Broadway Master Plan. A public meeting will be held on September 25th at Revere City Hall, City Council Chambers from 7:00 pm to…
Affordable Housing Trust Fund holds meeting
By Journal StaffThe board of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, September 11, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Joe Gravelese, vice-chair Claire Inzerillo, and treasurer Anayo Osueke were on hand for…
Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living set for Oct. 6; Honors Jeffrey Siegal
Special to the TimesDespite devastating diagnoses, the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living face each day with optimism, courage, determination and humor. ALS resident Martha Waite is a perfect example.…
It was a Reunion Weekend for Revere High
364 Ocean Ave. Tenants to Move to 388 Ocean Ave.
By Journal Staff A resolution to the long-running saga for the beleaguered 41 tenants of the condemned Water’s Edge high-rise apartment building at 364 Ocean Ave. appears to have been achieved after a lengthy hearing before Judge Irene Bagdoian that was held…
RHS Grads Participate in Boomers Softball Game
Every year Peter Mucci likes to host a softball game for RHS graduates from the 1970s. “We started in 2017 and held it in 2018 and 2019 before COVID caused us to postpone the game in 2020,” related Mucci, a…
MWRA water main project delayed another month before ConsComm
By Journal Staff The Revere Conservation Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, September 4, in the City Council Chambers. On hand for the session were vice-chair Nicholas Rudolph, who chaired the session, and fellow members Bernardo Sepulveda, Wilson…
News Briefs
Revere beach art festival returns this saturday sept. 14 The Revere Beach Partnership is hosting the 7th Annual Revere Beach Art Festival on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The festival will be held to showcase local and regional talent and to…
City seeks comments on plan for Revere group electricity buying program
Special to the Journal Revere is developing what officials say is a consumer-friendly electricity program called ReverePower Choice. The program is an electricity aggregation, which is a group electricity purchasing program for Revere residents and businesses. Through Revere Power Choice,…
