The City of Revere Board of Health was informed that Revere’s positivity rate has dropped to 2.8%, the lowest number since the state started tracking this data at a municipal level. As of today, May 14, 41% of Revere residents…
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Giannino Seeks Accountability; Wants Councillor Motions in on Time
The City Council worked on four “late motions†at its Council meeting Monday night. Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino wants her colleagues to get their motions in on time. Councillors have until the Thursday before a Council meeting to get their motions…
From the City Council Chambers
Council Approves Free Cash Transfers The City Council unanimously approved four standard “free cash†transfers as requested by Revere Finance Director Richard Viscay, who appeared at the meeting via a Zoom call from South Dakota: The transfers approved separately were…
New Heritage Forever Stamps Honor Genetic Diversity in Farm
Heritage breeds of livestock are pre-industrial farm animals whose unusual appearances and remarkable qualities take us back to our nation’s agrarian roots — and may show the way to a more sustainable future. Their value as agricultural and cultural resources…
Keller Williams Revere Volunteers Provide the City With Extra Hands to Complete City Projects
Special to the Journal Keller Williams Revere associates chose to “Give Where They Live†as part of RED Day, Keller Williams’ annual day of service on Thursday, May 13, 2021 dedicated to Renewing, Energizing and Donating to local communities. As…
MAPC Awards $400,000 in ‘Accelerating Climate Resiliency’ Grants to 12 Boston-Area Projects
A local project was among the twelve recipients in Greater Boston that will soon receive state funds to work advancing local climate change resilience. The grant is included in a new round of “Accelerating Climate Resiliency†funding that total $400,000…
Coalition Points to Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Distribution Process
Special to the Journal The Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition has responded to Gov. Charles Baker’s joint event with President Joe Biden highlighting Massachusetts’ progress on vaccination. The Coalition pointed out that although Massachusetts has made rapid progress on overall rates…
Council Defeats Rotondo Motion on Federal Marijuana Legislation
The City Council defeated handily a motion by Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo that sought to request Revere’s federal delegation to support legislation to legalize marijuana nationally. “The motion speaks for itself,†said Rotondo. But the Council wanted no part of supporting…
Our Lady of Grace Church Vandalized
A stained glass window was vandalized and broken out earlier this month when neighborhood youths allegedly threw rocks at the church and its windows – busting out an irreplaceable, old stained glass window. On Saturday, May 8, Our Lady of…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through May 29
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Baker Announces All COVID Restrictions to be Lifted May 29
Governor Charlie Baker announced updates to the state’s reopening plan and mask mandate on May 17, days after the CDC announced that masks are no longer required in most situations for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Massachusetts…
Councillor Serino Requests Meeting With Capitol Waste Representatives
Claiming through reports he obtained from the city’s 3-1-1 program that Capitol Waste has missed 463 trash pickups in the past 12 months, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino wants to meet with representatives of the waste management and disposal company.…
Encore Boston Harbor Master Classes Return With June Outdoor Programing
After more than a year hiatus, Encore Boston Harbor’s esteemed Master Classes will resume this June with two courses to be taught on one of the property’s stunning outdoor terraces. •Sunday, June 13: Oyster Shucking and Champagne Tasting – Back by popular demand,…
Downing Urges Massachusetts to Pilot Expanded Guaranteed Income Program
Following early reports of success out of the City of Chelsea’s guaranteed income project, former state senator, clean energy business leader and current gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing today called for Massachusetts to invest in an expanded guaranteed income pilot program,…
Power of Recovery Opens on Broadway
City and state officials joined the Powers brothers for the grand opening of a brand-new addiction and recovery treatment center in the Citizens Bank building on Broadway Tuesday. Matty Powers is the CEO of the Power of Recovery company that…
Rose to Retire as Parking Director
Special to the Journal Jim Rose, Director of the Revere Parking Department, announced his plans to retire in June. Rose has worked as Director of Parking for three years in the City of Revere and plans to spend his retirement…
Celebrating Mom at the Revere Children’s Library
Conscomm Approves 10-Storey Condominium Building
The Revere Conservation Commission gave its unanimous approval for an “order of conditions†for a new, 10-story, 59-unit, condominium building at 459-463 Revere Beach Boulevard. Commission Chair Nick Moulaison and members Joseph Lavalle, Heather Legere, David Eatough, and Deborah McHatten…
News Briefs
City of Revere Hits Halfway Vaccination Milestone for Let’s Do This To celebrate and inspire the rising vaccination numbers, Mayor Brian Arrigo is planning a month of festivities this summer for fully vaccinated residents. This program, aptly named “Revere’s Rockin’…
One Year Later, the Gioioso Family Remembers Their Parents, John and Palmina
John Gioiso Jr. remembers well the many good times he and his two sisters enjoyed with their parents, John Gioiso Sr. and Palmina “Pam†Gioioso, and the good times their parents had in the City of Revere, which was their…