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By Adam Swift Election officials expect a larger turnout for the Tuesday, Sept. 19 preliminary municipal election that features a hotly contested four-way race for mayor than for the city’s last mayoral preliminary election in 2015. “The last mayoral municipal preliminary in 2015 had 22 percent turnout,” said Election Commissioner Paul Fahey. “Given the high

Preliminary elections in 30 cities and towns this month and October, followed by Nov. 7 elections in nearly 60 municipalities, could reshape local politics in Massachusetts, particularly in crowded mayoral contests. Nearly three dozen mayors are up for reelection this fall, according to a list from the Massachusetts Municipal Association. But of those, at least five are not looking to serve another term in office.

Preliminary elections in 30 cities and towns this month and October, followed by Nov. 7 elections in nearly 60 municipalities, could reshape local politics in Massachusetts, particularly in crowded mayoral contests.

By Adam Swift The City Council approved the warrant for the Tuesday, Sept. 19 preliminary municipal election at its meeting last week. An active election season this year sees city-wide preliminary races for Mayor and Councillor-at-Large and ward races for council seats in wards 1, 4, and 5. With three of the current at-large councillors

Acting on a motion made by Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna to repair the back stairs at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe has carried her proposal to the finish line with the in-house technical assistance of the city’s Department of Public Works. Director of Elder Affairs Deb Peczka said that McKenna made

HANCOCK — The receiver for the former Finlandia University properties has filed a motion in Ingham County Circuit Court to abandon some of the largest propert

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 City Council is challenging Acting Mayor Patrick Keefe’s ability to hire and appoint new employees in the city. Monday night, the council voted 8-0 for the acting mayor to immediately cease and desist taking actions admitting of delay resulting in permanent appointments or hires. The action came following a legal opinion

The series explores the origins of the first opioid crisis in the United States.

Leonard R. “Len” Piazza loved being a part of the Revere community and talking about the city’s history. He found the perfect forum for his oratorical talents, knowledge, and leadership when he became the president of the Revere Historical Society. “Len” also brought his energetic and charismatic presence to other Revere organizations such as the