By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo This week brought the first faint glimmer of light at the end of a dark tunnel that still stretches far out ahead of us. Governor Baker’s announcement that we will soon begin to see some…
Month: May 2020
Guest Op-Ed: Supporting Nurses – Through Actions, Not Just Words
By Joe Gravellese In recent weeks, we’ve all gone out of our way to show our appreciation for nurses – and rightfully so. From a military flyover, to tributes on the field at Fenway Park, to Facebook posts from public…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Waters of the US
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…
Letter to the Editor
An Open Letter to Gov. Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, and All Mass. Representatives and Senators Dear Editor, We’re a group of owners and managers of restaurants and related companies. We want to reopen restaurants, safely and legally, on May…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Tennis Coaches Reflect on Lost Season, Praise Their Seniors With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the closure of schools across the state for the remainder of 2020, the Revere High athletic season also was canceled, taking away from the members…
EJ Leone Will Play Baseball at Johnson & Wales University
Emilio John “EJ†Leone was expected to be a top-tier contributor for the defending state champion St. Mary’s High School (Lynn) baseball team this spring. With an 85 MPH fastball and natural athletic talents that extend all the way back…
Obituaries 05-13-2020
Joseph Doucette Longtime Raytheon Electrical Engineer Joseph Doucette, 62, of Revere died on May 6. Joe worked many years as an electrical engineer at Raytheon. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling and being around family and friends.…
It’s a Beautiful Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day 2020!
While the days and weeks seem to mesh into one amidst the coronavirus lockdowns, this Sunday is a special day that will break the monotony. It is Mother’s Day, and while it may not be possible for mom to…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Mask Up May Program Draws Tremendous Response
The city’s Mask Up May Program, launched Sunday with a pop-up mask distribution site at Revere Beach, is drawing a tremendous response, with more than 2,000 masks set to be delivered to Revere residents at their homes this Saturday. Charlie…
City Council Will Recognize MACIR for Mask Donations
The City Council approved a motion by Councillor-at-Large by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo to award a Certificate of Commendation to MACIR for producing and donating more than 1,000 masks to the city during the COVID-19 crisis. Rachid Moukhabir is the president…
News Briefs
Grab and Go Mask Distribution Underway The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and establish strategies for longer-term recovery efforts. As of May 4, the Revere Board of Health…
The City of Revere Update: Grab and Go Mask Distribution Starts; Food Delivery to Be Available This Weekend
The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and establish strategies for longer-term recovery efforts. As of May 5, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts…
Fifty-Four Residents Being Housed at Quality Inn
The city’s decision to use the Quality Inn Hotel as housing for residents who have tested for the coronavirus has proven to be a propitious one, with many agreeing that the isolation has prevented others from contracting the insidious disease…
DESE Commissioner Riley Releases New Guidances to Local Schools
Since Governor Baker announced that all Massachusetts schools will remain closed through this academic year, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley recently released new guidances to school districts, underscoring that student learning will continue, while…
Unemployment Data Shows New Claims Are Overwhelmingly from White Residents
For the fourth week in a row, new unemployment claims were lower than the previous week, and new data from the state shows that more than 80 percent of new claims since March 15 came from residents describing themselves as…
Justice Department Committed to Investigating Predatory Practices in Housing Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Special to the Journal The Attorney General has directed U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country to investigate reports of housing-related sexual harassment resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic. As the country adopts drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19,…
RCN Extends COVID-19 Response Policies to June 30
RCN, an award-winning and leading provider of fiber and broadband services, announced it will extend its commitments through June 30 to ensure business and residential customers remain connected to the internet during the COVID-19 crisis. Originally announced on April 6,…
DeCicco Seeks Volunteers for Food Distribution, Other Capacities
Ralph DeCicco is the ADA coordinator and chair of the Revere Commission on Disabilities. He is also the volunteer coordinator and wellness and neighborhood check outreach coordinator for Revere’s COVID-19 emergency response team. Mayor Brian Arrigo and his administration created…
