By Adam Swift Students, pedestrians, and motorists could soon feel safer traveling near the Beachmont Elementary School, thanks to the Safe Routes to School program. Thanks to a mix of state and federal funds, the city is designing traffic safety…
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Supreme Judicial Court Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Boston Judicial Youth Corps Program At a ceremony Tuesday at the John Adams Courthouse, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court commemorated 35 years of the Boston Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) program, an intensive court…
Acclaimed Children’s Author Pam Muñoz Ryan Visits the Whelan
Special to the Journal Students at the A.C. Whelan Elementary School got a firsthand lesson in the power of storytelling last Thursday when acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan visited the school to talk about her life, her books, and the…
‘PROTECT Act’ Passes in the Senate, with Equal Protection and due Process Initiatives Filed by Senator Edwards
Special to the Journal Last week, Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to…
Sen. Edwards, Housing Advocates, Celebrate One year of Eviction Sealing in the Affordable Homes Act
Special to the Journal One year ago this week, a historic provision championed by State Senator Lydia Edwards went into effect as part of the Affordable Homes Act – fundamentally changing the trajectory of thousands of Massachusetts residents by granting…
Mayor Patrick Keefe Hosts Spring Fling Reception
Photos by Cary Shuman First Lady of Jennifer Keefe looked out at the massive crowd standing everywhere in the Casa Lucia function room and called the turnout “amazing” for her husband, Mayor Patrick Keefe’s Spring Fling reception. Indeed, it was…
HRC Votes to Celebrate Juneteenth on June 4 in Costa Park
By Journal Staff The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, May 7, in the City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were Chair Chaimaa (Shay) Hossaini, vice-chair Herby Jean-Baptiste, Sheila Johnson, Fire Chief…
Massachusetts House Passes $63.41B FY27 Budget, Invests in Families
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed a $63.41 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The balanced plan delivers record support for the Commonwealth’s municipalities without the need for new taxes. The budget also strengthens…
Floramo’s Celebrates Grand Opening
Feliciano Sworn in as Ward 2 School Comm. Member
Staff report Rafael Feliciano was recently sworn in as the new school committee for Ward 2. Feliciano replaces former Ward 2 School Committee member Alexander Rhalimi, who stepped down from his post last week. Per the City charter, Feliciano, who…
Ward 4 Councillor Argenzio Holds Campaign Reception
RHS Staff, Students Lobby for School Health aide Positions
By Adam Swift The potential elimination of health aide positions in the schools was a cause of concern for several people who spoke during last week’s school committee meeting. As of the meeting, the school department was facing a $2.7…
City Council Approves Contract Extension with Trash Hauler
By Adam Swift The city council approved a five-year contract extension with Capitol Waste for trash hauling in the city. The council had previously approved a contract extension with WinWaste in Saugus for the disposal of the hauled trash. The…
City of Revere to Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Cultural Event
The City of Revere, under the leadership of Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., invites residents and visitors to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at a special community event on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:00 PM to…
Brief Meeting for the Zoning Board
By Journal Staff The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, April 29, in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber. On hand for the session were chair Michael Tucker and fellow…
Moe Coyle to lead Lincoln School, Bianca Quirk to become Principal of the Paul Revere School
Special to the Journal The Revere Public Schools community is in for a couple of leadership changes this summer as Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly announced the appointment of two experienced and highly regarded educators to principal positions across the district.…
Councilor Guarino-Sawaya Seeks Traffic Safety Improvements near Engine 5
By Adam Swift The city council approved a motion made by Ward 5 Councilor Angela Guarino-Sawaya that seeks to improve roadway safety for the fire department’s Engine 5. Guarino-Sawaya’s motion on Monday night asks that the mayor request the Massachusetts…
Council Approves Cryptocurrency ATM Ordinance
By Adam Swift The city council approved an ordinance that bans cryptocurrency ATMs in public spaces at its meeting on Monday night. Councilor-at-Large Marc Silvestri introduced the ordinance, which was crafted alongside Claire Inzerillo of the city solicitor’s office. The…
Beachmont Caregivers Experience RPS’s Restorative Practices at Monthly Coffee Hour
Special to the Journal Last week at the Parent Coffee Hour at Beachmont School, caregivers participated in shaping school culture by experiencing and providing feedback on Restorative Practices, an approach that continues to grow across Revere Public Schools. Led by…