By Adam Swift Development, public safety, and education and the building of a new high school were the big topics covered during last week’s debate among the four mayoral candidates. The debate was sponsored by the Revere Chamber of Commerce and the Revere Journal in the lead up to the Sept. 19 preliminary election, which
By Adam Swift The move to build a new Revere High School on the site of the current wonderland school site has raised questions about the future of the former Wonderland dog track property. Last November, when it looked like the 33-acre Wonderland site would be the preferred home for a new high school, the
By Steve Morabito Traffic congestion is one of the greatest quality of life challenges Revere residents face daily. With the impending two month closure of the Sumner Tunnel, the traffic impact on Revere residents will undoubtedly worsen, especially as northbound seasonal traffic to New Hampshire, Maine, and Cape Ann increases. More cars will be routed
By Adam Swift The new 8,500-seat Stage at Suffolk Downs concert facility is scheduled to host its inaugural shows this weekend, with a three-day festival featuring Steve Lacy, LCD Soundsystem, and Boygenius. Several city councillors have expressed concerns that the concerts will create more traffic in Revere, especially on Revere Beach Parkway when the concerts
Daily Lane Closures Scheduled on North Shore Road The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be implementing daily lane closures on portions of North Shore Road between Route 145 and Route 1A in Revere. The lane closures will be implemented Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.