Category: News
‘Who I Wear a Mask for Revere†Harkins Unveils Banner at Reinstein Bandstand
Revere resident Brian Harkins unveiled his large “Who I Wear A Mask For Revere†banner on March 3 at the William Reinstein Bandstand on Revere Beach. Harkins, recognized as the artist “Nyx Breen,†said the banner was part of “an…
RPS Staff Slated for Vaccinations Friday
Special to the Journal The Revere Board of Health has outlined plans to vaccinate approximately 600 teachers, early educators and school staff at a clinic planned for Friday, March 12. The City of Revere has partnered with East Boston Neighborhood…
News Briefs
MVES to Hold Free Virtual Workshop Series Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a free virtual workshop series—A Matter of Balance—on Wednesdays, beginning April 7 to May 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Matter of Balance is a…
Revere Teachers Stage Protest
On Monday afternoon outside the Rumney Marsh Academy members of the Revere Teachers Association (RTA) held a stand out and car parade calling for common sense school safety as teachers head back to school. RTA members continue to argue that…
Deadlock Vote Stalls Riverfront Proposal
The RiverFront Overlay District proposal, part of the RiverFront Master Plan that will transform 20 acres of waterfront land into a new development and re-establish the “northern gateway to the city,†will remain in the Council’s Zoning Subcommittee after a…
Serino Cites Reasons for His Vote Against Overlay District
Ward 6 City Council Richard Serino elaborated on his reasons for voting against the establishment of the Riverfront Overlay District during an interview after Monday’s subcommittee meeting on the matter. Following are Councilor Serino’s remarks: “Although this project is not…
City Council Briefs
Revere Firefighter President O’Hara Speaks at Council Meeting Revere Fire Dept Lt. Kevin O’Hara, in his capacity as president of the Revere Firefighters Local 926, made a brief appearance at the Revere City Council meeting Monday night. City Council President…
Veteran and City Councilor John Hurley to Be Honored With Memorial Pole
The City Council approved a motion by Councilor-at-Large Jessica Giannino to install a veteran’s memorial pole in the city in honor of the late John Hurley, a U.S. Army Corporal who served during the Korean War. Prior to her motion,…
Longtime Santarpio’s Cook, Baliram Rishi “Richie†Boodoosingh Dies at 46
If you picked up a Santarpio’s Pizza from the kitchen during the week you most likely got to know Baliram Rishi “Richie†Boodoosingh. Revere resident Richie was one of Santarpio’s top pizza cooks and for the last 25 years was…
Lifelong Winthrop Resident Richard Fucillo Joins the Race for DeLeo Seat
By Melissa Moore-Randall Richard Fucillo is the latest Winthrop resident to enter the race for State Representative of the 19th Suffolk District. Fucillo, 21, is the youngest candidate to enter the race. A lifelong resident of Winthrop, he sees himself…
Applications Now Being Accepted for Treasurer’s Women in Finance Fellowship
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment is accepting applications for the 2021 Women in Finance Fellowship program. In its fifth year, the initiative places Massachusetts’ female-identifying undergraduate students into financial departments within the State Treasury. The Fellowship did not run in…
Clark Praises Arrigo for Extraordinary Leadership in Execution of Vaccine Plan
Congresswoman Katherine Clark praised Mayor Brian Arrigo and his staff for their “extraordinary leadership†during a visit last Friday to the city’s vaccination site for seniors at the Rumney Marsh Academy. Clark walked from table to table at the vaccination…
Labor of Love: McKenna’s Painting Honors Revere Firefighters’ Service
Revere artist Bobby McKenna, known for his distinctive artwork on local electrical boxes, brought his amazing talents to Revere City Hall Monday. The occasion was McKenna’s presentation of his seven-year art project, entitled “Central Fire Station 1912†to the city.…
New MBTA Schedule to Start on March 14
The MBTA reminds customers that upcoming spring 2021 subway and bus schedules will take effect on Sunday, March 14. These changes are part of Forging Ahead, the MBTA’s plan to preserve transit access and quality of service available to transit-critical customers…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through March 20
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…
VVA President Rowan Presents VVA’s Legislative Priorities Before Congress
“From Vietnam to the present-day, members of the U.S. military have been exposed to toxic elements, at home and abroad, that have killed more people than our enemies,†said John Rowan, National President, Vietnam Veterans of America, in testimony March 4…
The Jack Satter House Gives a Warm Welcome Home to Freni
Domenic Freni has been a Revere resident at the Jack Satter House for the past five years and is a beloved friend and neighbor to all the Satter residents. Freni is 97 years young and a WWII veteran in the…
Finders Keepers Consignment Opens in Lynn
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza For those who may not be able to shop in Copley Square, Boston, for chic high-end items at full-price, Finders Keepers Consignment, of Lynn, provides the opportunity to add luxurious accessories to their closet.…
Conservation Commission Approves Major Building at Suffolk Downs Site
Members of the Revere Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve an eight- story, 340,000 square-foot building on the Suffolk Downs site being developed by HYM Investments. The building will be at the corner of Washburn Ave. and Winthrop Ave. and…
