Special to the Journal The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and prepare for further spread of the virus. As of April 14, the Revere Board of Health has…
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Arrigo, Ambrosino Announce Housing for Residents at Quality Inn
Special to the Journal In a joint effort to slow community transmission of COVID-19, Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino are expected to announce a site for non-congregate housing to open this week for those recovering…
The Extra $600: State Offers First Guidance on New Unemployment Claim Process Under CARES Act
Special to the Journal The state government today, April 9, announced details for the initial implementation of federal unemployment benefits in the CARES Act, the federal based COVID-19 relief package. This federal program, enacted on March 27, 2020, will be…
Gov. Baker Provides Update on Hospital Surge Capacity
On April 9, the state provided an update on the Commonwealth’s hospital capacity and efforts to add more beds to the system to meet the expected surge in COVID-19 cases, identifying the need for 14,500 treatment beds and expanding to…
Councillor Powers Set to Return Home
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers expects to return home after spending two weeks in a Woburn rehabilitation center recuperating from surgery to repair his broken left hip. “They’re telling me I’ll be out Sunday or Monday,†said Powers, whose hip…
Officials Extend Property Tax Deadline
On Monday, Mayor Arrigo announced the City of Revere will extend its due date for property tax payments from May 1, 2020 to  June 1, 2020. This new due date will also apply for applications for exemption and deferral, which…
Gravellese Holds Virtual Pub Trivia to Raise Funds for Veterans’ Services Office
On Thursday, April 9, Joe Gravellese’s campaign for State Representative hosted a “virtual pub trivia night†over Zoom, trying to recreate the trivia night experience online. The goal was to drive up support for local businesses and for Revere’s Veterans…
Community Comes Together to Ask for More Support During the COVID-19 Crisis from Governor Baker
Special to the Journal With Revere experiencing a high rate of COVID-19 infections, community organizations Women Encouraging Empowerment Inc., Revere en Espanol, Concilio Latino, Revere Youth in Action, Revere Education Justice Alliance, Revere Teachers Association, and many Revere businesses, residents,…
‘Masks for Revere’ Working to Keep Revere Equipped: Moroccan American Connections in Revere Donating 2,000 Masks Per Week
The Moroccan community continues to show solidarity and dedication in these extremely uncertain times. Here’s the story of the Moroccan American Connections in Revere, an organization specialized in youth development and cultural inclusion in Revere, a city 5 miles north…
Northeast Metro Tech Offers Stress and Anxiety Management Tips Amidst COVID-19
Superintendent David DiBarri would like to provide Northeast Metro Tech families with tips and strategies for coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 global health pandemic that has kept students home for the past few weeks. “This pandemic has…
MVES Starts COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response Fund
With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) continues to create contingency plans for service continuity and has established a COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response Fund so MVES consumers will continue receiving critical assistance such as food,…
RMV Announces Additional Licensure Extensions; Introduces Online CDL Option
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) continues to thoroughly review its licensing protocols and credential requirements to identify additional measures that can be implemented to reduce non-essential travel, reduce the need for customers to visit RMV Service Centers, and…
Governor Baker Expands Priority COVID-19 to Grocery Store Workers
On Friday, April 10, Gov. Charlie Baker issued further public health guidance, expanded resources for critical workers and increased Massachusetts National Guard activation to support its ongoing response to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A new Department of Public Health…
A Message from USPS: How to Mail and Ship Without Leaving the Safety of Your Home
You don’t have to go to the Post Office to use many postal products and services. In fact, most simple tasks can be done from the convenience and safety of your home with or without a computer. Like purchasing stamps.…
State Administration Launches Spanish Language Unemployment Application
On Friday, April 10, the state launched a Spanish language online, mobile-friendly, unemployment benefits application for those who need to apply. The new, secure application for Spanish speakers is available through mass.gov/desempleo, the Spanish language website for unemployment in Massachusetts.…
A Light at the End of the Tunnel?
The United States now is the official epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. We have more deaths and more cases of disease than anywhere else in the world. However, this past weekend the experts began to give us a glimmer of hope…
So Let’s Talk About The Weather
The weather this April has been full of irony. We had mild months for January, February, and March, with above-average temperatures (among the warmest on record) and few storms of any consequence. However, April has been anything but spring-like. Temperatures…
Letter to the Editor
Please Donate to the First Congregational Food Bank Dear Editor: The Food Bank at the Congregational Church (at this time of year) usually distributes food to 60 – 75 families. Last week 321 families came and 296 were first-timers. The staff gave…
Guest Op-Ed: Helping Hands and Selfless Acts — Our Community at Its Best
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo The Easter Bunny joined our team this past Saturday, touring the City and bringing a much-needed dose of happiness to homebound families and residents who waived from their windows and porches. While the Easter Bunny…
Guest Op-Ed: Protecting This Fall’s Election and Strengthening Democracy
By Joe Gravellese Last week, voters in Wisconsin were shamefully forced to choose between exercising their right to vote or adhering to social distancing. Voters stood in long lines and potentially were exposed to COVID-19, largely because powerful interests continue…
