By Cary Shuman Family and friends gathered Saturday to honor the late Corey Ford Abrams – a proud family man, loyal friend, devoted Boston sports fan, hardworking craftsman, and cherished member of the Revere community. A large crowd attended the…
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Neighbors Object to New Garage at Home on Endicott Avenue
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and…
Revere Police Promotions Ceremony Held in City Council Chambers
By Cary Shuman Thomas Malone was promoted to Revere Police captain, Joseph Internicola was promoted to lieutenant, and Keith Lessner was promoted to sergeant during an impressive ceremony May 28 in the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Ashley Melnik administered…
City of Revere Memorial Day Ceremony
SSGT. James J. Hill Middle School Glow Gallery 2025
Revere High School Class of 2025 Prom
Disabilities Comm. Hopes for July Start for Music Therapy Program
Special to the Journal The Revere Commission on Disabilities (COD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13. On hand for the session were chair Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, Jason Barone-Cichocki, Mario Grimanis, and Annmarie Fiore. Fiore presented an…
Corey Abrams Fifth Anniversary Memorial will be held Saturday, May 31
By Cary Shuman Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Corey Abrams at the Fifth Anniversary Memorial Saturday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Corey Abrams Community Park on 125 Broadsound Avenue in Revere. Cory was…
License Comm. Conducts Three Hearings into Security and Noise Issues
Special to the Journal The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon, May 21, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Robert Selevitch and fellow members Dan Occena and Liliana Monroy.…
School Committee Approves Superintendent Contract, Continues Budget Discussions
By Adam Swift The school committee unanimously approved a new, three-year contract for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly at last week’s meeting. The contract runs from July 1 of this year through June 30 of 2028, according to Mayor…
The City of Revere Partners with Citibot to Launch Piper AI-powered Text Message Solution Includes Automated Features that Residents Can Access 24/7
Special to the Journal The City of Revere announced the launch of its new customer service tool, Piper. Piper is a text messaging service that lets residents quickly and easily connect with the city 24/7 without the need to download…
Revere High School National Honor Society Induction
Council Takes Up New Food Truck Ordinance
By Adam Swift A proposed zoning ordinance would establish tighter definitions for the use and location of food trucks in Revere. Monday night, the city council held a public hearing on the proposed ordinances, which will next go before the…
AHTF Awards Grant for $250,000 to TND for 110 Ocean Ave.
By Journal Staff The Board of Trustees of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, May 14, in the City Council Chambers. Chair Joseph Gravallese was joined by Treasurer Anayo Osueke and…
New Car Wash Proposed for Squire Road Location
By Adam Swift A car wash chain with about 25 locations throughout the state is looking to open a new location on Squire Road. Monday night, the city council held a public hearing on the application for a special permit…
Gene Pool
Johnny DiLiegro carries on family tradition By Cary Shuman Johnny DiLiegro recognizes the incredible legacy that he and his family have compiled and maintained in the field of swimming pool construction for the last six decades. Johnny is the son…
News Briefs
RHS Class of 1975 Announces 50th Reunion The Revere High School Class of 1975 is pleased to announce its 50th Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 7 PM to 11 PM at the Springhill Marriott, located at 400…
City to Host Summer of Free Beach Activities with Grant Funds
Special to the Journal Save the Harbor/Save the Bay granted over $300,000 to community and youth serving organizations on Tuesday, May 6th for the 2025 Better Beaches Program Partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Revere will receive $35,500…
RHS Welcome Club Teams Up with Re-Imagining Immigration and Migration
Students participate in a day-long training retreat in Boston Special to the Journal Revere High School’s (RHS) Welcome Club recently took part in a day-long training retreat in Boston with Re-Imagining Immigration and Migration, a local nonprofit that aims to…
City Taking Steps Toward School Bus Cameras
By Adam Swift The city and schools are one step closer to allowing school bus violation detection cameras in Revere. Monday night, the city council approved accepting the provisions of state law that allows municipalities to use a school bus…
