Author: Journal Staff
News Briefs
Sen. Edwards Secures Passage of the Homes Act Late Thursday night one of the few housing policies that made it into the Economic Development bill, the HOMES Act Housing Opportunity and Mobility Eviction Sealing) and passed the Senate, supported by…
Traffic Commission Approves Parking Restrictions on Malden St.; Public Hearing Set for Broadway Bus Lane
The Revere Traffic Commission held its regular meeting last Thursday, July 21, in the City Councilor Joseph A. Del Grosso Council Chambers of Revere City Hall. City Planner Frank Stringi chaired the meeting that was attended by fellow members City…
Water’s Edge Apartment Owners Release Statement on 370 Ocean Avenue Building Mayor Arrigo Also Responds Following Court Decision on Matter
Special To The Journal The Water’s Edge Limited Partnership that operates the Water’s Edge Apartment Complex at 370 Ocean Avenue has released the following statement: “A fire occurred at the Water’s Edge Apartment Complex at 370 Ocean Avenue, Revere, Mass.,…
Kelly’s Roast Beef Announces Development Deals in Florida, Mass. And New Hampshire
Special to the Journal Since 1951, Kelly’s Roast Beef has been a household name in Boston and throughout the Northeast. The brand has earned national attention in pop culture and has maintained a loyal cult following. Now, the iconic restaurant…
License Commission Approves Routine Items at Monthly Meeting
The Revere License Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, July 20, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman Robert Selevitch and fellow commissioners Linda Guinasso and Daniel Occena were on hand for the meeting. The proceeding featured the usual…
Revere To Receive Over $1 Million in Grants From Baker-Polito Administration
The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $10.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 19 projects, including two that are in Revere. The grants will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit commercial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to…
Mass. Senate Sends the CROWN Act to Governor Baker
On Monday, the Massachusetts State Senate enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person’s hair texture or style in Massachusetts. Having been enacted in both the Senate and the House, the bill now goes to Governor Baker…
Mass Shootings Get All the Attention, But This Is Worse
Americans have been saddened by the recent mass shootings that have occurred in recent weeks across the country in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Highland Park. But as much as these tragic events have seared our national consciousness and brought demands for…
Progressives Are the Real Hypocrites
No doubt most of our readers who care about the environment and the issue of climate change were disappointed when Senator Joe Manchin put the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the Build Back Better Bill (BBB) that, by…
Letters to the Editor
Democracy Is at Stake Dear Editor, The January 6 attack on our nation wasn’t a random act by a handful of sore losers, but a premeditated and organized insurrection. Now, thanks to the hearings, there’s overwhelming evidence that Trump and…
Obituaries 07-27-2022
Thomas “Tom†Hawes, Sr. Retired Educator, a Man With a Strong Work Ethic Thomas “Tom†Hawes, Sr., 87, of Peabody, died Thursday morning at Brooksby Village following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Kelley) Hawes with…
Busy Bee Double Splash Water Slide At Susan B. Anthony School
News Briefs
RYBS to Host Pitch, Hit and Run Contest On Saturday, July 23 at noon all athletes between the ages of 7-14 are invited to participate in the annual pitch, hit and run contest. This event is sponsored by the Revere Youth…
Union Building Trades Info Session at Suffolk Downs: Suffolk Downs Project To Create More Than 18,000 Union Construction Jobs
Special to the Journal Area residents interested in learning about life-changing career opportunities in the union building trades are encouraged to attend a free union job information session being held Tuesday, July 26, at Suffolk Downs. The Greater Boston Building…
Mass. Gaming Commission Releases June 2022 Gross Gaming Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of June 2022 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $93 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed on…
Visibility Into Executive Branch Workforce With Expansion of Diversity Dashboard
The Baker-Polito Administration announced updates to its state employee diversity dashboard that will increase visibility into the composition of the Commonwealth Executive Branch workforce and encourage further accountability as the Administration continues to prioritize efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.…
Guest Op-Ed: Brittney Griner – Let’s All Stay Out of Russia
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Brittney Griner is an American basketball star on trial in a courtroom outside of Moscow. She is a prisoner of Russia and is facing a possible prison sentence on drug charges. Griner recently pled guilty after Russian authorities…
Guest Op-Ed: Tick Talk
By Marianne Dalton, RN Today, we are going to talk about ticks: where they breed, what can be done to reduce the risk of harboring ticks on your property, tick-borne illnesses, personal protection for you and your pets against ticks,…
Obituaries 07-20-2022
Robert Carrao August 26, 1938 – July 17, 2022 Robert A. “Bob†Carrao of Revere died on July 17. Bob proudly served his county in the United States Army. Born in Boston on August 26, 1938 to the late Frank…
