The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) last week announced plans for a shortened spring athletic season season in the event that Gov. Charlie Baker allows schools to go back into session on May 4. The MIAA’s plans compress the 2020 spring…
Author: Journal Staff
Obituaries 04-15-2020
Lorraine Ash Published Boston Historian and Professional Spanish Flamenco Dancer AKA Lorita Loraine (Griffin) Ash of Revere passed away on April 9 at the age of 96. Loraine was a graduate of Milton High School and studied at Boston College.…
EBNHC Wants to See You…at Home!
Special to the Journal Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology, such as a smartÂphone or computer. As we fight the COVID-19 panÂdemic, telemedicine has quickly become an essenÂtial tool…
State Police Find Body at Revere Beach
At approximately 6:50 a.m. Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the State Police-Revere BarÂracks responded to reports of a body on the shoreline of Revere Beach in the area of the Oak Island Bath House, 462 Revere Beach.Blvd. The body had…
A Social-Distant Birthday Surprise!
Councillor Powers Recovering at Rehab Center in Woburn
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers has been moved to a rehabilitation center in Woburn as he continues his recovery from left hip surÂgery. Powers sustained the injury in a fall at his home on March 29. Following surgery, PowÂers spent…
Councillor Serino Praises Town Hall Broadcast
Ward 6 Councillor RichÂard Serino watched the enÂtire 60-minute virtual town hall conducted by Mayor Brian Arrigo and Board of Health Dr. Nathalee Kong and the first-year official came away very impressed. Said Serino, “I am very appreciated to Mayor…
Updates on the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project
During Spring 2020, MassDOT will temporariÂly reduce Route 1 where it passes through the Chelsea Curves to a single lane in each direction over a series of weekends. The agency will also temporarily close the Carter Street off-ramp from Route…
Baker Says More Icu Beds Are Needed; COVID Death Rate Lower Here than Other States
State’s trajectory could be lower due to less smokers and early social distancing Gov. Charlie Baker anÂnounced good and bad news on Thursday requirÂing the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news…
State, Non-profit to Deploy 1,000 Case Workers to Trace Contacts of COVID-19 Patients
Working with a non-profÂit partner, Gov. Charlie Baker late last week called for 1,000 case workers to deploy throughout the state to track the people who had been in contact with paÂtients who are positive for the COVID-19 virus. In…
Stay Home • Stay Safe • Celebrate Online Virtual Masses and Religious Services You Can Participate in from Home
Temple Tifereth Israel 93 Veterans Rd, Winthrop This year, Temple Tifereth of Winthrop will host an online streaming seder on the second night of Passover; Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., led by Student Rabbi David Joslin We will provide…
Market Basket Announces Additional Social Distancing Measures
To ensure a healthy and safe shopping experience for our customers and asÂsociates during the coroÂnavirus pandemic, Market Basket has established new store protocols. As of April 2, all Market Basket locaÂtions, including the store in Revere, have reduced the…
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent statement on Jack Satter House
“The Jack Satter House is very near and dear to my heart, and the amount of deaths there due to COVID-19 is absolutely heartbreaking. This goes to prove that this terrible virus strikes our most vulÂnerable,†said State RepreÂsentative RoseLee…
Revere Through the Years
April 7, 2010 Ward 6 residents are urged to vote on Tuesday in the special senate election being held to fill the seat vacated by former Senator Anthony Galluccio. The special election offers a number of candidates, but the campaign…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day†for Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Guest Op-ed: A Time that Shakes Our Faith
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo We stand like weary solÂdiers. We are frightened and tired. We are saddened by the growing number of casualties. We endure, strengthened by our passion for survival and ultimate victory. Where do we find that…
Guest Op-ed: Supporting People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative On Monday night, I parÂticipated in a conference call with leading advocacy groups for persons with disÂabilities, including the Arc of the United States and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Unfortunately,…
Guest Op-ed: No Easter for America?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Because of Covid-19 many churches will not be in their sanctuaries for EasÂter, April 12, 2020. Easter Sunday can fall on any date between March 22nd and April 25th. The dates change because EasÂter happens on…
Through the Years
10 years ago April 7, 2010 With their pre-season at an end, the Revere High softball team and new head coach Joe Ciccarello were set to open their 2010 camÂpaign yesterday against forÂmer Greater Boston League rival Medford. One positive…
Obituaries 04-08-2020
David Watson Of Newbury, formerly of Lynn David Watson of NewÂbury, formerly of Lynn, passed suddenly on SunÂday, April 5, 2020. He was the beloved husÂband and best friend to Joan (Migliero) Watson. David leaves behind his mother,…
