Seven-Alarm Fire in Revere Likely Accidental Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that the cause of last week’s seven-alarm fire on Hyde Street was likely accidental. “We are extremely fortunate that no residents…
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Revere Beach Scores Perfect Water Quality in Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Report Card
On Sunday, July 4, 2020 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Water Quality Report Card for the Metropolitan Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket, using monitoring data from the 2020 beach season. Weekly water quality testing at Boston’s regional…
Manuel Carrero Launches Revere City Council Race for Ward 2
Manuel Carrero has announced his intention to run for City Councillor of Ward 2. The following is his announcement: Manuel Carrero, engineer and 13-year Revere resident, announced today that his campaign would seek to represent Ward 2 on the City…
List of Candidates Who Have Pulled Nomination Papers
The following is the list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers for the 2021 Municipal Election: At Large *§ Steven Morabito Sherry Rose *George J. Rotondo Kevin A. Sanchez § Marc Silvestri *Gerry Visconti Cheryl A. Whittredge *§ Anthony…
Sweet Sounds! Dan Luberto’s Voice and Videos Attracting Many Fans
Dan Luberto has owned and operated Luberto’s Bakery on Broadway for 35 years. With its wide and varied selection of delicious pastries and treats, Luberto’s has reigned as one of the city’s most popular and patronized food businesses. And for…
State Officials’ Legislation Improves Safety and Awareness for Swimmers
In an effort to increase public safety and awareness at state parks and beaches, Gov. Charles Baker filed legislation to increase fines for swimming outside designated waterfronts across the Commonwealth. The legislation, “An Act Relative to Enhanced Enforcement of Swimming…
Keefe Has Praise for Retiring Councillor Guinasso
Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe succeeded Arthur Guinasso as city council president in 2020 before passing on the gavel to current President Anthony Zambuto in January. That transition of leadership resulted in Keefe returning to the seat in the Council…
Happy Valley Adult-Use Cannabis Shop Opens on McClellan Highway
After years of red tape, permitting, city and state approvals and construction, East Boston’s second adult-use cannabis dispensary will open at 220 McClellan Highway–the former site of Enterprise Rental Car facility. Newton-based Happy Valley Ventures LLC, which was originally approved…
Barbra Streisand Tribute Show Sells Out at the Senior Center
Deb Peczka DiGiulio, director of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, will host the first show there since the Center re-opened in May and it will be a sellout. Barbara Streisand tribute artist Lori Zeidens will perform the renowned vocalist’s hit songs…
State Administration Announces New Body-Worn Camera Grant
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a competitive grant program to equip municipal police departments across the Commonwealth with body-worn cameras. The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security will manage the five-year $20…
Fishing Pier Opens at Deer Island
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides joined state and local officials, fishing advocates, and youth anglers in Winthrop for a ribbon cutting of the Commonwealth’s new Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier last week. The pier will provide anglers…
Free Admission to MFA on July 17 and 18
To celebrate the opening of “Paper Stories, Layered Dreams: The Art of Ekua Holmes,†the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is offering free general admission on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, thanks to Citizens, the lead exhibition sponsor and a longstanding…
Northeast Metro Tech Thanks Community Leaders for Support of School Building Project Funding
Superintendent David DiBarri wishes to thank community leaders who are requesting the state use federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to help pay for a new Northeast Metro Tech school building. Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, and…
Officials Confirm West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed today by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory…
Malden Catholic Inducts 140 Members Into the National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is dedicated to advancing the attributes of scholarship, leadership, character and service in schools. In May 2021 Malden Catholic High School inducted 140 new members into the Brother Gilbert Chapter of the National Honor Society. For the…
Dept. Of Homeland Security Releases Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization
The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released the Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization, a whole-of-government approach to breaking down barriers to U.S. citizenship and promoting naturalization to all who are eligible, as outlined in President Biden’s…
Program Aims to Significantly Increase Women and Minority-Owned Electrical Contractor Firms
Aiming to tackle historical inequities in the construction industry, IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston contractors have launched a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Empower DEI Program initiative to proactively increase the number of minority and women-owned union contractor businesses in…
ROTM’s Raised Bed Program Provides Residents With a Way to Garden in the City
Special to the Journal There are city people and there are country people. Those who thrive from the fast-paced metropolitan lifestyle surrounded by crowds of people pouring into the busy streets. Then there are those who opt for a more…
Multi-alarm Blaze Consumes Homes on Hyde Street
On Tuesday afternoon, Revere firefighters battled an intense, rapidly moving fire that engulfed one tri-ple-decker on Hyde Street and quickly spread to an adjacent triple decker next door. The fire became a seven-alarm event as firefighters from area communities were…
