Author: Journal Staff
News Briefs
USPS Job Fair Set for May The United States Postal Service is consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America. They have, for over 246 years, delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce…
Revere Commission on Disabilities Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, April 12. Chairperson Ralph DeCicco, vice-chair Pauline Perno, and members Mario Grimanis, Jason Barone, Asmaa Aabou-Fouda, and Robert Brown were on hand for the meeting that was…
Face Coverings Are No Longer Required for MBTA, Airport Travelers
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) are announcing updates to masking requirements following a U.S. District Court judge’s decision on Monday voiding the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation. Beginning…
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $22.5 Million to Strengthen the Mass. Food Supply System
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $22.5 million in funding to food producers across the Commonwealth, including Grow in Revere, Food Hub with $99,734. This program represents ongoing efforts to address food insecurity issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. During an event…
Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry Students Take on Dugout Construction Project at Revere High School
Baseball fields in three Northeast Metro Tech communities including Rvere will soon boast brand new dugouts, once the work of juniors and seniors in Northeast’s carpentry program is done. Last summer, Reading Little League President Mike Wondolowski reached out to…
Overnight Soil Removal and Site Restoration Work Adjacent to Airport Station Begins April 25
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be conducting overnight construction operations in the area immediately behind the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Blue Line Airport Station in East Boston. The work is scheduled to begin on…
Earth Day Report, 2022: The Planet Is Doomed
We were around for the first Earth Day in 1970. We clearly recall the incident a year earlier that spurred Congress and President Richard Nixon to create the Environmental Protection Agency when the Cuyahoga River, which feeds into Lake Erie…
4/20, 2022: Time to Legalize Marijuana
As our long-time readers know, we have been advocating for the full legalization of marijuana for more than 25 years. Despite the large number of states where marijuana is sold legally (38, including medical use-only states), the federal government still…
Letter to the Editor
Civility and Decorum Dear Editor, Since its inception, I have watched as the Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) struggles mightily, and I might add, gracefully and positively, to do their job. Their job, working to establish a process for civil…
Guest Op-Ed: Living Life Lighter
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling we often pack more than we need. When making a trip it’s always easier to travel light. Life is a trip. The longer we live the more we seem to…
RHS Sports Roundup
RHS Baseball Team Edges Malden, 2-1 Behind Boudreau The Revere High baseball team celebrated Patriots Day in appropriate fashion with a 3-2 victory over Greater Boston League rival Malden on Monday morning. After yielding both of the Malden runs in…
Obituaries 04-20-2022
Rosalie DeRosa Active in the Community and at Revere and Everett Senior Centers Rosalie DeRosa of Revere passed away on April 11 at the age of 92. Rosalie was born and raised in East Boston before moving to Revere in…
Passion Enactment Returns To St. Anthony’s Church
News Briefs
Earth Day Cleanup on the Trail An Earth Day cleanup of the Northern Strand Community Trail is being held on Saturday, April 23 in Lynn. Anyone interested in helping out should bring work gloves and meet along the trail at…
License Commission Opens Food Truck Applications
In June of 2020, the City of Revere approved an ordinance to allow the operation of mobile food vendors within the city limits. Historically, mobile food vendor operation in the City of Revere was restricted to temporary special events in…
Conscomm Determines That Ambrose Park Project Does Not Require Its Oversight
The Revere Conservation Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, April 6, in the City Council Chamber. Chairman John Shue and commissioner Heather Legere were on hand for the meeting, as well as the two new members of…
Human Rights Commission Meeting Once Again Is Disrupted
The Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday evening, April 7, in the City Council Chamber. Chairperson Janine Grillo Marra and fellow commissioners Lynn Alexis, Fire Chief Chris Bright, Police Chief David Callahan, Rachid Moukhabir,…
Spring Concert Marks NSPO’s Season Finale
Violist Kimberly Lehmann will take center stage as the featured soloist in the William Walton Viola Concerto when her spouse, Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra in the Orchestra’s 2021-2022 season finale Sunday, April 24, at…
DCR to Host April Vacation Events at Belle Isle, Revere Beach Reservations
The Department of Conservation and Recreation will be hosting the following April School Vacation Events at Revere Beach and Belle Isle Marsh Reservations All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available…
