Amtrak is contracting with California-based Siemens Mobility Inc. to manufacture a new fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains that will be leveraged for state and northeast services, with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans.…
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Sal Frelick Becomes Highest Drafted North Shore Navigators Alumni
Two-time North Shore Navigator Sal Frelick became just the third former North Shore Navigator to hear his name called in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft as he was selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee…
Cities and Towns Applaud Increase in State Climate Resilience Funding
Special to the Journal Cities and towns involved in the Resilient Mystic Collaborative applauded the doubling of annual funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program to $21 million in the Baker Administration’s FY2022 Capital Plan. “Chelsea has already suffered through two…
Regional Aquariums, Experts Release Study that Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Conservation Area Compromises Protections of Vital Marine Species
A study published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science found that opening the 3.14 million acre Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing reduces species protection in the richly diverse and vital ecological area. The study…
Sorry Folks — but the Pandemic is Far from over
We in Massachusetts are living in a bit of a pandemic bubble right now, both literally and figuratively. The high vaccination rate in our state, as well as in neighboring states throughout New England, has contributed to a dramatic drop in the…
Letters to the Editor
Endangered Species Dear Editor, What if elephants, whales, or other animals were killed at the rate of 972/day, would the Media consider them endangered? How about those ASPCA ads on TV showing neglected and abused puppies trembling with big sad…
Guest Op-Ed: Financial Suicide is not Necessary
By Dr. Glenn Mollette There is some risk to all of life. A friend and his wife had a house paid for and a substantial savings account. At the age of 65 he was retired and bored and bemoaned he…
Obituaries 07-15-2021
Francesco ‘Frank’ Diano Well-known youth hockey coach Francesco “Frank†Diano of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on July 9. Frank was an active member of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club. He was also active in coaching youth…
Fourth of July Summer BBQ at Jack Satter
Richard Viscay Is Named Public Servant of the Month Under New City Program
Special to the Journal Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. Throughout this past year our public and community…
Officials Plan Celebration for Revere Beach 125th Birthday
The City of Revere, in collaboration with the Revere Beach Partnership and DCR, announced plans for a fireworks celebration on Revere Beach to commemorate 125 years of the first public beach in America. On Monday, July 12, the city will…
News Briefs
Seven-Alarm Fire in Revere Likely Accidental Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that the cause of last week’s seven-alarm fire on Hyde Street was likely accidental. “We are extremely fortunate that no residents…
Revere Beach Scores Perfect Water Quality in Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Report Card
On Sunday, July 4, 2020 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Water Quality Report Card for the Metropolitan Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket, using monitoring data from the 2020 beach season. Weekly water quality testing at Boston’s regional…
Manuel Carrero Launches Revere City Council Race for Ward 2
Manuel Carrero has announced his intention to run for City Councillor of Ward 2. The following is his announcement: Manuel Carrero, engineer and 13-year Revere resident, announced today that his campaign would seek to represent Ward 2 on the City…
List of Candidates Who Have Pulled Nomination Papers
The following is the list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers for the 2021 Municipal Election: At Large *§ Steven Morabito Sherry Rose *George J. Rotondo Kevin A. Sanchez § Marc Silvestri *Gerry Visconti Cheryl A. Whittredge *§ Anthony…
State Officials’ Legislation Improves Safety and Awareness for Swimmers
In an effort to increase public safety and awareness at state parks and beaches, Gov. Charles Baker filed legislation to increase fines for swimming outside designated waterfronts across the Commonwealth. The legislation, “An Act Relative to Enhanced Enforcement of Swimming…
State Administration Announces New Body-Worn Camera Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a competitive grant program to equip municipal police departments across the Commonwealth with body-worn cameras. The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security will manage the five-year $20…
Fishing Pier Opens at Deer Island
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides joined state and local officials, fishing advocates, and youth anglers in Winthrop for a ribbon cutting of the Commonwealth’s new Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier last week. The pier will provide anglers…
Free Admission to MFA on July 17 and 18
To celebrate the opening of “Paper Stories, Layered Dreams: The Art of Ekua Holmes,†the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is offering free general admission on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, thanks to Citizens, the lead exhibition sponsor and a longstanding…
Northeast Metro Tech Thanks Community Leaders for Support of School Building Project Funding
Superintendent David DiBarri wishes to thank community leaders who are requesting the state use federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to help pay for a new Northeast Metro Tech school building. Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, and…