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Anthony Cogliandro Holds Campaign Kickoff
Council Approves Ordinance for ADUs
By Adam Swift A new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance was approved by the city council last week. Last year, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Housing Acts. Part of that act requires that all municipalities allow the construction of…
Area Residents Voice Opposition to Proposal at former 7-Eleven Site
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 23, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Brenda Iafrate Crosses a Marathon Finish Line for the Sixth Time
By Melissa Moore-Randall Marathon Monday is one of the most exciting days in Boston with spectators lining the 26.2 mile course. For Brenda Iafrate it is the day she laces up her sneakers and hits the course joining 30,000 runners…
On the Campaign Trail: Stephen Damiano Jr. Announces Candidacy for Revere School Committee (Ward 4)
Special to the Journal Stephen Damiano Jr., a lifelong Revere resident and father of two children enrolled in the Revere Public Schools, has officially declared his candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Revere School Committee. Following recent changes…
News Briefs
One Week Away: Revere Beach Partnership to Host 9th Annual Kite Festival on May 10 The Revere Beach Partnership will host the 9th Annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM across from the…
DCR Teams up with Paul Revere Innovation School to Plant Over 30 Trees
Trees Planted at School’s Field Is Part of DCR’s ‘Greening the Gateway Cities’ Initiative Special to the Journal Paul Revere Innovation School first-grade teacher Jodi Langone believes there’s no better classroom than the outdoors. This school year, Langone’s goal was…
Sen. Edwards Invites Community to Memorial Day Brunch
Special to the Journal Senator Lydia Edwards would like to warmly invite veterans, service members, and military families to the Memorial Day Brunch on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 a.m., hosted at the Beachmont VFW Post 6712, 150 Bennington…
Council Approves Naming Footpath after Imbrasico Family
By Adam Swift Last week, the city council approved officially naming the 4-foot wide pathway running from 201 Arnold St. to 688 Park Ave. Imbrasico Way. The new name honors the family who has lived at the end of the…
Katzman Family Center for Living Receives Deficiency-Free Survey
Special to the Journal The Katzman Family Center for Living, operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, announced that it recently achieved a deficiency-free survey. This designation, conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, means…
Council to Consider Raising the Bar for Financial Impact Studies
By Adam Swift The city council approved holding a public hearing on its ordinance related to financial impact studies at its meeting last week. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro requested the ordinance change that would increase the amount of money…
Massachusetts Officials on Hand at the Launch of Eviction Record Sealing Law
Special to the Journal On Monday, May 5, State Senator Lydia Edwards was joined by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, State Senate President Karen Spilka, housing justice advocates and legal experts for a press conference to mark…
Beautify Revere 2025
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Council asked to Consider Tax break for Portion of Suffolk Downs Project
By Adam Swift City leaders are negotiating a tax break for the developer of the Suffolk Downs development that they say could kickstart construction on the site. The mayor and the director of planning and community development brought the potential…
Satter House Residents Appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show
By Cary Shuman Three residents of the Jack Satter House, Phyllis Snyder, Loretta Paquet. and Roxanne Aiello, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show last Thursday to talk about “The Spectacular Seniors 2025” calendar in which they and other residents posed…
Traffic Comm. to Consider making Changes along Bus Routes Permanent
By Journal Staff The Revere Traffic Commission held a regular monthly meeting on April 17 in the City Councillor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers. On hand for the session were Chair and DPW Director Christopher Ciaramella and fellow members…
News Briefs
Call for Walkers: Register for the 37th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Registration is open for the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms…
Leonard Florence Centerresidents and Staff Join Lizzoon the set of Saturday Night Live
Special to the Journal Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien had one of their lifelong dreams come to fruition on Saturday, April 14. As part of the Leonard Florence Center for Living’s Outward Bound program, the two ALS residents traveled to…
