Wonderland eminent-domain case settled for $16.5M

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Wonderland eminent-domain case settles for $16.5M, clearing path for new Revere High School

The City of Revere announced a $16.5 million settlement on September 16, ending over three years of eminent-domain litigation over the former Wonderland Greyhound Park. The settlement, less than 40% of the former owner's $117 million demand, clears the way for construction of the new Revere High School. The city will pay the additional amount from funds already budgeted for the school project.

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Mayor urges residents to report Logan flight noise from runway repairs

Mayor Patrick Keefe said on September 16 that runway work at Logan Airport is shifting flights over Revere neighborhoods for 75 days, and asked residents to submit complaints to Massport.

Revere Journal

Revere High football opens season with 14-6 win over Quincy

The Patriots defeated Quincy on September 17 and are scheduled to visit Haverhill on Friday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.

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Revere Beach history program this morning at the footbridge

From 10 a.m. to noon, the DCR hosts 'Revere Beach: America’s Playground by the Sea' with photographs and local history near the Markey Footbridge.

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State bill would set decibel limits for loud exhaust, Revere police chief says

Chief Maria LaVita told the City Council on September 16 that proposed legislation would increase fines and establish decibel limits for illegal exhaust systems; the bill is pending in the state Senate.

Revere Journal

Picture day today for A.C. Whelan grades 3-5

Students in grades 3-5 at A.C. Whelan Elementary School have Lifetouch picture day on Friday, September 18; they may attend without uniforms.

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Revere child-care providers join state pilot to expand capacity

On September 16, 2026, the Revere Journal reported that family child-care providers in Revere were included in a state pilot allowing participating programs to serve up to 12 children instead of 10. The program could create as many as 60 additional seats statewide while supporting small child-care businesses.

Revere Journal

Revere police detail new initiatives for residents with disabilities

In coverage published September 16, 2026, the Revere Journal reported that Capt. Tom Malone discussed the department’s CARE wagon, a new drone program, school-resource-officer outreach and planned neighborhood meetings at the Commission on Disabilities’ recent meeting. The department is also compiling a limited dispatcher-access list to help responders assist residents with impairments.

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