Category: News
It’s Rizzo and Keefe in the Race for Mayor
By Adam Swift Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and former mayor Dan Rizzo will square off for the city’s top job on Nov. 7 in the municipal general election. As of press time with unofficial results, Rizzo topped the ballot in…
The Race for Ward 1
By Adam Swift Incumbent Joanne McKenna, the top vote-getter with 676 votes, and John Stamatopoulos, 235 votes, came out on top in the Ward 1 preliminary election on Tuesday. They will move onto the Nov. 7 general municipal election ballot.…
The Race for Ward 4
By Adam Swift Paul Argenzio, the top vote-getter with 702 votes, and Gregory Murray, 242 votes, topped the ballot in the Ward 4 preliminary election on Tuesday night, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. The candidates are…
The Race for Ward 5
By Adam Swift Incumbent John Powers and Angela Guarino-Sawaya topped the Ward 5 preliminary election on Tuesday, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. Angela Guarino Saway, was the top vote-getter with 668 votes, with Powers coming in…
News Briefs
Daytime Bridge Machinery Installation at Chelsea Street Bridge The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be conducting work to install span guide roller machineries on the Chelsea Street Bridge in East Boston and Chelsea. This work is scheduled…
Disabilities Comm. Hears of Boston Brakes Program
The Revere Commission on Disabilities (CoD) held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, September 12, via Zoom. On hand for the meeting were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Ellie Pagan-Vargas, and Mario Grimanis. The guest speaker…
Mc Hires Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Major Gifts, Strategic Initiatives and Planned Giving
Special to the Journal Malden Catholic hired alumnus, Ryan Layton ’02 as the Director of Alumni Relations and advancement professional, Greg Maynard, as the Director of Major Gifts, Strategic Initiatives and Planned Giving. Ryan Layton ’02 has joined MC as…
John T. DiLiegro Honored for 47 Years of Ownership of John’s Service Station
John T. DiLiegro, owner of John’s Service Station in Linden Square, was honored for his 47 years of ownership of the well-known business located in Linden Square near the Revere-Malden line. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo presented a congratulatory proclamation to DiLiegro…
DOT’s Army Raises $3,300 for Cancer Research
By Melissa Moore-Randall On Saturday, September 9, Dot’s Army hosted their Fifth Annual Cornhole Tournament and BBQ. The rain held off, providing an absolutely beautiful day to play and raise money to support cancer research through the Boston Marathon Jimmy…
City and State Working Together To Assist Migrant Families
By Adam Swift Over the past several months, city officials have been coordinating with the state to help handle the influx of migrant families that are currently being sheltered in Revere, as well as other communities throughout the state. At…
Revere Library Introduces Fall Programs
By Melissa Moore-Randall As summer winds down, the Revere Public Library is continuing its commitment to the community. As Revere students return to school, many new and returning programs are up and running at the RPL for readers and learners …
Biasella for Revere School Committee Campaign Invites You To Join Standout
Special to the Journal The Committee to Elect Vanessa Biasella for Revere School Committee invites you to show your support for her campaign this coming Saturday, September 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the corner of Revere Street and…
Community Groups Form Plastic Free Mass
Special to the Journal Over a dozen community and environmental groups have joined forces to form Plastic Free Mass, a new coalition dedicated to ending the use of polluting plastic. The group will push for new policies to protect our…
Council Approves Grant Application for Gibson Park Project
By Adam Swift For the second time in the past three months, the City Council approved a resolution that will allow the city to apply for a state grant to help pay for the first phase of the Gibson Park…
Local Banks Help in the Fight Against Homelessness
A group of Massachusetts-based banks recently celebrated a campaign that raised awareness and $300,000 for nonprofit Heading Home, which works to end homelessness. During last Friday’s Red Sox – Orioles game, bank representatives appeared on the Fenway Park baseball diamond…
Sisterly Bond Is the Foundation of RHS Field Hockey Team
By Melissa Moore-Randall Throughout the years, RHS Field Hockey has made history including an historic run during the 2019 season. During that season, the team returned to the postseason after almost 30 years. This season, the team is making history…
It’s Rizzo and Keefe in the race for Mayor
By Adam Swift Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe and former mayor Dan Rizzo will square off for the city’s top job on Nov. 7 in the municipal general election. As of press time with unofficial results, Rizzo topped the ballot in…
The Race for Ward 5
By Adam Swift Incumbent John Powers and Angela Guarino-Sawaya topped the Ward 5 preliminary election on Tuesday, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. Angela Guarino Saway, was the top vote-getter with 668 votes, with Powers coming in…
The Race for Ward 4
By Adam Swift Paul Argenzio, the top vote-getter with 702 votes, and Gregory Murray, 242 votes, topped the ballot in the Ward 4 preliminary election on Tuesday night, moving onto the Nov. 7 municipal general election ballot. The candidates are…