NEWMAN NAMED PRESIDNT AT HHMA Michael Newman, MD, FACP, CPE, has been named president of Hallmark Health Medical Associates (HHMA) and system vice president of Hallmark Health System. Dr. Newman has been successfully serving as interim president of HHMA, Hallmark…
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The Eighth Wonder:Lincoln School Student Jonathan Reyes Excels in All-America National Tournament
By Cary Shuman Jonathan Reyes is 8 years old and loves to play baseball. And his career is certainly off to an auspicious start. While competing in the All-America Youth Baseball Games in Samford, Fla. last week, Jonathan helped lead…
Making the College Application Process at RHS Easier
By Lani Stevens As winter break begins and the holidays come to an end, college application deadlines quickly approach for many seniors in high school. Four years ago at Lowell High School, Ms. Tiffany Currie began the Massachusetts College Application…
ZBA to Hear Plans for Two New Projects
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Two projects, one involving a mixed use project of retail and residential property and a project for a five-story storage unit will appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) tonight (Dec. 28) in Council Chambers,…
Revere Man Dies in Squire Road Crash
By Seth Daniel A 70-year-old Revere man died after being hit by a car on Squire Road, near Orvis Road, around 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. The man’s identity had not been released by Journal deadlines pending notification of family…
Philly Pretzel to Open New Store on Squire Rd Coming to Revere
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Philadelphia is a city of firsts and Revere will have the first Philly Pretzel Factory store in Massachusetts when it opens this week at 4 Squire Road. The first Philly Pretzel Factory opened its doors in…
News Briefs
New Year’s Hours posted for Clubs and Restaurants The Revere Licensing Commission has set hours for New Year’s Eve for local restaurants and clubs. Last call in all establishments will be at 1:30 a.m. (Jan. 1) and may stay open…
100 and Counting
Molly Hookness, a resident of Cohen Florence Levine Estates in Chelsea, turned 100 on Nov. 9. Born in Beverly, Hookness moved to Revere when she was 11 years old. She lived there her entire life until moving to the assisted…
Council Wraps up ’16 with Water Fix
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The council voted to combine two loan orders for $6.5 million having to do with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) consent decree to eliminate excess water from the sewer system and the sump pump removal…
Revere to Celebrate the Holidays
The following Holiday service schedule is listed: Immaculate Conception Beach Street/ Winthrop Avenue December 24 4:00 pm English;
6:00 pm Spanish; Midnight Mass English Dec. 25 8:00 am English 10:30 am
and 12:30 Spanish First Congregational Church 230 Beach St. December…
News Briefs
Fund set up A fund has been set up for a family whose house burned in Stoneham on December 15. The 10 a.m. fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marie Zealandi’s house in Stoneham. She works in Revere…
JJ Jones on the Top of Cheerleading Sport
By Seth Daniel About seven years ago, Revere’s JJ Jones was told by his doctor that he was obese; he was only 11. A bit of an outcast at school, and a bit different as well, he spent much of…
Christmas Goodies
A tree that lights up, some hot chocolate, and a cupcake make Malik Silue a very happy boy.
A Powerful Message:Herren tells Seacoast Students of his Recovery from Drug Addiction
By Joseph Salvatore Prezioso Students at the Seacoast School had a one-on-one experience with former NBA star turned drug addict turned sober anti-substance educator Chris Herren on Monday morning, Dec. 12. Herren was a high school legend at Durfee High…
City Officials Revive Disabilities Comm:Three New Members Appointed; Set Goals
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s been awhile but city officials have now revived the Commission on Disabilities with the appointment of three new members — Ralph Decicco, Enza Goodwin and David Hahesy — and the first meeting of the commission…
RHA Outlines Many Improvements to Buildings
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Revere Housing Authority (RHA) will hold a public hearing on January 11 to discuss the authorities annual report of the last year as well the five-year plan for its properties and organization. “The new year…
News Briefs
CAPIc’s Board holds 49th Annual Meeting The Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) Board of Directors recently conducted their 49th meeting of the Corporation. The meeting was conducted at the CAPIC After School Program facility, located at 92 Arlington Street…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The City of Revere rang in the Christmas season on Friday, Dec. 2, at City Hall, with hundreds of families and friends turning out to celebrate the lighting of the tree.Shown above, Andrew Watson and Cecelia Ulibarri are all smiles…
Sounds of Christmas Concert
Conductor Robert Lehmann invited children to conduct the orchestra with a magical wand. Included were sisters Emma and Leah Casper, Caterin Testa, Mia Hood, and Jessica Anselm.
Council Approves Over $1.5M in Additional Funding
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Monday night the City Council approved the transfer of more than a $1,500,000 from the city’s stabilization fund to the general fund for several appropriations. Half of the transfer or about $500,000 goes toward the contract…
