Encore Boston Harbor has announced that their signature spa has reopened for services on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10a until 7p. Available services include a selection of massages and facials, along with some of the exclusive treatments that made…
Author: Journal Staff
Voting Has Begun!
Thanks to the early voting laws, every registered voter in Massachusetts has the opportunity to cast their ballot for the upcoming Presidential election in the two weeks prior to Election Day itself, Tuesday, November 3. Although the exact locations and times for…
Voter Registration Deadline Is October 24
With all of the excitement (for lack of a better word) being generated by the upcoming election, a record turnout of voters is being predicted both in Massachusetts and across the country. Americans are voting early and in huge numbers…
Obituaries 10-21-2020
Elaine Byrne Passed in the Company of Her God and Her Caring Family A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church on October 19 for Elaine (Karas) Byrne, 78, of Revere and East Boston who passed away…
Happy 100th Birthday, Eileene Sheriff
Delta Remnants
A COVID-Safe Halloween: Parks & Recreation Announces Alternative Spooktacular Lane Event for Families to Celebrate
Mayor Brian Arrigo called on Revere residents to make plans to safely celebrate Halloween and avoid high-risk activities including traditional trick-or-treating, parties and haunted houses. Over the next four weeks, the City will work to provide residents with information about the…
News Briefs
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk set for oct. 18 For the 25th year, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo will serve as the Grand Marshal this week in the annual Making Strides Against Brest Cancer Walk – held this year…
ConsComm Approves Request from POPYC
The Revere Conservation Commission held its monthly meeting on Oct. 7 and approved several items on the agenda. The major request brought before the commission was the petition by the Point of Pines Yacht Club (POPYC) to repair, and then place,…
Baker Hopes to Continue to Brighten Up the ‘New’ Revere
By Melissa Moore-Randall If the city looks a little brighter and more colorful these days, it is mainly due in part to the work of the city’s Project Planner, Elle Baker. As Project Planner for Strategic Planning and Economic Development,…
Rental Relief Program Is a Win-Win
The announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday of a $171 million package of programs that will help renters stay in their homes comes as welcome news for both tenants and landlords alike. Housing insecurity never is a good thing…
Mask Up as We Approach Winter
The wonderful weather we enjoyed for much of this past weekend certainly was welcome as we approach the darker and colder days that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about it: Winter is coming, and so is the need for…
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Candidates Who Believe in Science Dear Editor, As a voter and a patient, I know that it is critical to support candidates who believe in science and believe in the work being done day in and day out by…
18U Fall Ball Team Win on and off the Field
By Melissa Moore It may be football season, but it is still baseball season for some Revere boys. Casey Cummings, Kyle Cummings, Mike Popp, Rich Dimarzo, Dom Boudreau, Calvin Boudreau, Tyler Minesean, Chris Cecca, Sal DeAngelis, Ollie Svendsen, Andrew Leone,…
Obituaries 10-14-2020
Rose Caruso Devout Catholic Rose (Rossi) Caruso, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on October 8 at the age of 97. Rose was a devout Catholic who attended Mass regularly at. St Anthony’s Church. She enjoyed spending summers with her family…
Supt. Dr. Kelly Praises Local Teachers During World Teachers’ Day Celebration
Special to the Journal Revere Schools Supt. Dr. Dianne Kelly praised all teachers on the important occasion of World Teachers’ Day, which has been held annually on Oct. 5 since 1994. Following are Dr. Kelly’s remarks: “George Bernard Shaw said…
Megan Conley Returns Home With a Volunteer Spirit
By Melissa Randall In May, Revere native and a 2004 graduate of Revere High School, Megan Conley returned home after living in Portland, Oregon for the last six years, with her partner, Joshua. Part of her return was to give…
News Briefs
Second Round of Rental Assistance Now Open For Applications   The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As…
U.S. PIRG Promotes National ‘Week of Mourning’
U.S. PIRG is partnering with Marked by COVID for a national Week of Mourning, Oct. 4-11. Virtual vigils and social media actions will commemorate the more than 200,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. People interested in participating…
Castrillion Participates in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
One resident from Revere chose their own route on October 4 for the annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to walk wherever they choose: around their neighborhood, a local hiking trail, a treadmill, or…
