In most elections in Massachusetts, candidates have several months to meet with residents, hold campaign events, and get their message out to the voters, especially in spring and summer when the warm weather arrives. But in the March 2 Democratic…
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Turco Endorsed By Revere Police
RPS to Return to In-Person Learning March 8
When Revere Public School (RPS) Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio read the motion Monday that paved the way for RPS students to start returning back to school it was music to the ears of parents and students. RPS students have been…
Juan Jaramillo Is Endorsed by Revere School Committee Woman, Stacey Rizzo for State Representative
Special to the Journal Revere elected officials continue to rally behind Revere’s Juan Jaramillo for State Representative of the 19th Suffolk District. Revere School Committeewoman Stacey Rizzo announced her endorsement of Jaramillo for the March 2nd special election. “I have…
Capobianco Releases Statement on Accusations
In response to recent accusations, candidate for State Rep. Valentino Capobianco has released the following statement. “I am running for State Representative for the same reason I ran for the Democratic State Committee and Winthrop School Committee — to do…
Arrigo Launches $250,000 Program to Provide Relief to Revere Restaurants
The city held an information session with local business owners Monday to discuss Mayor Brian Arrigo’s innovative pilot grant program to provide relief to Revere restaurant owners. Up to 10 restaurants in Revere will be selected to participate in the…
Several Public Safety Union’s Endorse Jeffrey Turco for State Rep., 19th Suffolk
Special to the Journal Last week, Jeffrey Turco received the endorsements of the: Revere Police Superior Officers Union Revere Police Patrolman’s Union Winthrop Police Patrolman’s Union Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Officers Association (MSPCOA) Massachusetts Coalition of Police (Mass C.O.P.) New…
Revere School Committeewoman Gravellese Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Rep.
Special to the Journal Revere elected officials continue to rally behind Revere’s Juan Jaramillo for State Representative for the 19th Suffolk District. Earlier today, Revere School Committeewoman Susan Gravellese announced her endorsement of Jaramillo for the March 2nd special election. .…
Revere Ward 2 Councilor Ira Novoselsky Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Rep
Special to the Journal Revere elected officials continue to rally behind Revere’s Juan Jaramillo for State Representative for the 19th Suffolk District. Earlier today, Ward 2 Councilor Ira Novoselsky announced his endorsement of Jaramillo Jaramillo for the March 2nd special…
Revere, Winthrop Firefighters Unions Endorse Jeffrey Turco for State Rep.
Special to the Journal Last week, the Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070 and the Revere Firefighters Local 926 endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative, 19th Suffolk District. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a…
Bernie Sanders Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Rep. Of the 9th Suffolk District: Jaramillo Is the First Candidate to Earn a National Endorsement
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s campaign to represent Revere and Winthrop in the State Legislature received a massive endorsement from United States Senator Bernie Sanders one week before election day on March 2nd. In a statement endorsing Jaramillo, U.S.…
Juan Jaramillo Earns Endorsement from Union Representing Essential Workers: Endorsement from UFCW 1445 Bolsters Jaramillo’s Case as the Leading Working Class Candidate
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s campaign to succeed Speaker Bob DeLeo received another big boost after earning the endorsement of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445 on Monday. Local 1445 is among the largest affiliates of the UFCW…
DelVento Earns Endorsement of State Education Leader, Former Commissioner of Massachusetts Child Care Services
Special to the Journal The Alicia DelVento for State Representative campaign is proud to announce she has earned the endorsement of Ardith Wieworka, former Commissioner of Massachusetts Child Care Services. Ardith Wieworka and Alicia DelVento released the following statements to…
DelVento Earns Endorsements from EMILY’s List and Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus
The Alicia DelVento for State Representative campaign is proud to announce that she has earned the endorsement of EMILY’S List and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC). “I am excited to welcome to our movement the two leading organizations helping…
Mass Teachers Association and Boston Teachers Union Endorse Juan Jaramillo for State Rep.
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s bid to represent the 19th Suffolk District continues to pick up steam with the endorsements of the widely respected Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). This support from our educators…
Juan Jaramillo Earns Endorsements from Leading Environmental Advocacy Groups: 350 Mass Action and Sunrise Salem Become the First Climate Action Groups to Endorse in 19th Suffolk Race
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s campaign to represent the coastal communities of Revere and Winthrop in the State Legislature received another big boost after becoming the first candidate to receive endorsements from environmental advocacy groups 350 Mass Action and…
Revere Chooses Perkins and Eastman as Architects for New High School
At a Revere Public School (RPS) Committee meeting RPS Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly announced that the design selection panel, which includes Dr. Kelly, Mayor Brian Arrigo and School Committee member Stacey Bronson Rizzo, has selected an architect to design the…
Councilor Keefe Withdraws Motion to Hire an Additional Parking Officer
Ward 4 Councilor Patrick Keefe prides himself on his constituent services, no issue too big or too small to get involved in the heart of the discussion and always working toward a rapid response. During pre-COVID-19 times, Keefe’s community meetings…
Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance Co-Sponsored by Councilors Morabito and Giannino Passes
Special To The Journal Monday night The Revere City Council passed a Wage Theft Prevention ordinance submitted by Councilors-at-Large Steven Morabito and Jessica Giannino. The new ordinance will put policies in place to deter wage theft. Councilor Morabito issued the…
Baker Announces Plan to Eliminate Remote Learning for Elementary Schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
