Month: May 2021
Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials Caused Five-Alarm Fire on Endicott Avenue
Special to the Journal Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said the cause of the May 20 fire at 141-143 Endicott Avenue, Revere, was the improper disposal of smoking materials. RFD Investigator Capt. Mark…
City to Hold Memorial Day Exercises
The City of Revere will hold its Memorial Day exercises Monday (May 31) at 11 a.m. on the American Legion Hall Lawn on Broadway. Marc Silvestri, Revere director of veterans’ services, will serve as master of ceremonies for the program.…
News Briefs
Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Mass to be Held on June 20 The annual outdoor mass at the rededicated Our Lady of Lourdes Park on Endicott Ave in Beachmont will be held, rain or shine on Father’s Day, June 20…
Arrigo Activates Fire Relief Fund to Support Victims of Fire in Beachmont: Donations May Be Made Online or Via Check Through June 13th
The Office of Mayor Brian Arrigo has begun collecting donations to the Mayor’s Fire Relief Fund to benefit the victims of last week’s tragic fire around the area of Endicott Ave in the Beachmont neighborhood. The fire left several families…
Powers Says ‘Teenage Parties’ Must Be Halted in Pines Road Property
What began as a discussion about short-term rental ordinances for Airbnb properties evolved into a startling relevation by Ward 5 Councillor John Powers that “teenage parties†are being held on weekends inside an Airbnb property on Pines Road. Powers also…
Council Approves CIT Appropriation of $295,00 for Public Space Improvements at RB Restaurant
The City Council approved an appropriation of $295,000 from the Community Improvement Trust (CIT) Fund for public space improvements at the Tyde Restaurant which will open at 21 Revere Beach Boulevard at street level as part of the spectacular Ryder…
McKenna Praises Responders to Endicott Avenue Fire
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna thanked Revere firefighters, police officers, and other responders for their amazing efforts during Thursday’s five-alarm fire on Endicott Avenue. Following are Councillor McKenna’s remarks at Monday night’s City Council meeting: On Thursday at 1:30 p.m.,…
Guinasso Wants Coyote Situation Addressed in Rear of Lincoln School
Saying the area behind the Lincoln School is a habitat for coyotes and raccoons, Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso wants the DPW to remove the tall grass, weeds, and dead trees at that location in the interest of public safety.…
McKenna Requests Parking Exemptions for Ocean Ave. Residents
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is seeking to change the parking enforcement regulations for Ocean Avenue residents so they won’t receive tickets for parking on the roadway during the hours of 9-10 a.m. “The Ward 1 residents that got stickers…
EBNHC President and CEO Manny Lopes Takes Part in Panel Discussion
To commemorate Boston Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People issue, the magazine hosted an influencer panel discussion on how to overcome the challenges facing Boston and other communities post pandemic and beyond. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) President and CEO…
Middle School Placement Lottery to Take Place Thursday Evening
At last week’s Revere School Committee meeting Revere Public School (RPS) Assistant Superintendent Dr. Danielle Mokaba announced that Revere will hold its annual Middle School placement lottery on Thursday, May 27 at 5 p.m. The lottery will be broadcast live…
Council Offers Strong Support for Outdoor Seating at Broadway Restaurant
Louis Rubino, owner of the new Broadway restaurant, The Cutting Board, wants to add an outdoor space for up to 16 guests at his restaurant located at 744 Broadway. And based on two councillors’ supportive comments at a public hearing…
Safety Guidelines Issued to Parishes of the Boston Archdiocese
Given the new State of Massachusetts protocols that go into place on May 29, the following guidance is issued for the parishes of the Archdiocese of Boston. General Guidelines As of May 29, vaccinated people are no longer required to…
Ice Cream Shop Proposal Will Go to Zoning Committee
The City Council discussed a plan by Malden resident Rod Rivera to open an ice cream and smoothie shop at 54 Yeamans St. in Revere before sending the matter to the Council’s Zoning Subcommittee. Rivera, the construction supervisor and designer…
SONIC Drive-In Donates $274 to Teachers in Revere
To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, May…
DCR Seeks Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced that the agency is actively recruiting individuals to become a lifeguard at DCR-managed inland and coastal waterfronts, and deep water swimming pools in Central and Eastern Massachusetts. DCR lifeguards are…
A Memorial Day To Look Back and Ahead
If Memorial Day of 2020 was unlike any other, Memorial Day of 2021 will represent almost a 180 degree turnabout from the dark days of a year ago. Thanks to the miraculous production of vaccines and plummeting infection and hospitalizations…
Guest Op-Ed: Your House and Building Financial Security
By Dr. Glenn Mollette As we approach Memorial Day, give thanks for our soldiers who gave and are giving sacrificially for our freedom. One of the freedoms we enjoy is the freedom to own a house. The greatest asset of…
Letter to the Editor
On Anti-Semitism Dear Editor: Antisemitism is in our midst. From May 1948 when Israel became a Nation, forces have tried to destroy her economically, and politically. Events reported by the media are misleading, discrediting Israel and supporting Palestinians. No one…
