Special to the Journal Valentino Capobianco, candidate for State Representative in the 19th Suffolk District, received the endorsement from Sheriff Steve Tompkins. Sheriff Tompkins has served as the Sheriff of Suffolk County since 2013, when he was appointed, following eleven…
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State awards $64 million in grants to 1,312 additional businesses for COVID-19 relief
The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced nearly $64 million in awards to 1,312 additional businesses in the seventh round of COVID relief grants administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Each business meets sector and demographic priorities set for the…
The slave burials of Rumney Marsh Burial Ground
Story contributed by the Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Renovation Committee This article provides some historical detail about the slaves buried at the Rumney Marsh Burial Ground (RMBG) in Revere. In New England slaves were often buried in unmarked graves on…
As disasters continue during pandemic – Red Cross needs volunteers
Home fires continue to keep Red Cross volunteers responding to disaster across Massachusetts, including three fires in the past 48 hours that displaced nearly 100 people. Fires in Boxborough, Mattapan, Revere and Lowell each displaced more than 30 people in…
Giannino Assigned to Legislative Committees
Special to the Journal On Friday, February 12, 2021, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy) appointed legislators to various legislative committees for the 2021-2022 Session of the General Court. Newly elected State Representative Jessica Ann Giannino…
We Love Our Seniors
State Rep. Race Highlight: Looking at the Candidates: DelVento Highlights Building Coalitions and Past Experience in House in Campaign for DeLeo Seat
By Melissa Moore-Randall  Born in Winthrop and raised on water tower hill, where she still lives today, Alicia DelVento’s desire to fight for Winthrop and Revere is inspired by the service of others. “Many of my family and closest friends…
A Midnight Blaze on Mountain Ave
Serino’s Zoning Board Tracker Proposal is Sent to Committee
The City Council has referred Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino’s motion about starting a Zoning Board of Appeals tracking system on the city’s website to the Economic Development and Zoning Subcommittee. Serino said that the “ZBA Tracker†would allow residents…
Council Approves $5.875M Loan Order for Capital Improvements
The City Council unanimously approved a loan order in the amount of $5.875 million for Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvements. Viscay said the funds would be used for “deferred maintenance†and equipment operations by city departments. He asked the Council…
News Brief
Arrigo to Deliver State of the City Address Thursday Mayor Brian Arrigo will deliver the 2021 State of the City Address Thursday at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live, Youtube, and Revere TV. Among the topics expected to be covered in…
State Rep. Candidates Set for Debate on Feb. 18
The four Democratic candidates running for state representative have all agreed to participate in the Revere Journal/Revere TV debate to be televised live on Revere TV. Candidates Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Jeff Turco, Valentino Capobianco, and Alicia DelVento said they are…
Dr. Perella and Dr. Mulligan Present School Improvement Plan to School Committee
At last week’s Revere Public School (RPS) Committee meeting, Revere High School (RHS) Principal Dr. John Perella and SeaCoast Principal Dr. Stacey Mulligan presented an overview of the School Improvement Plan at both schools. One of the highlights of the…
Councilors Put the Well-Being of Revere Workers First With Amazon Resolution
The City Council approved a resolution by Councilors Jessica Giannino and Richard Serino urging fair and full employment opportunities at Amazon. Amazon will be building a new distribution center on the site of Showcase Cinemas on Squire Road. It has…
City Council Approves New Public Art Commission
Revere has a newly established Public Art Commission. The City Council voted unanimously to launch the new board after Elle Baker, project manager in the Planning Department, had given the Legislative Affairs an overview of the commission during the subcommittee…
From the House: Giannino Leads Efforts to Call on Baker Admin. To Prioritize Postal Workers in the Covid Vaccination Process
Special to the Journal As the old saying goes, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,†and in 2021, the United States Postal Service’s motto should…
City Council Honors Revere Resident Fatou Drammeh
Monday night the Revere City Council honored Fatou Drammeh, founder of the local non-profit organization, Women Encouraging Empowerment, with a Certificate of Appreciation for her commitment and dedication to the community. The honor was bestowed upon Drammeh in coordination with…
Council Passes Resolution to Recognize February as Black History Month
The Revere City Council unanimously adopted a motion by Councilors Jessica Giannino, Patrick Keefe, and Richard Serino recognizing February as Black History Month. Following is the text of the Resolution: A Resolution Honoring Black History Month Whereas, In 1926, famed African…
32BJ SEIU Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Rep.
Special to the Journal Following a member-led vetting process, 32BJ SEIU is endorsing its own Juan Jaramillo for State Rep, District 19 (Revere and Winthrop), as well as Bryan Barash and Madeline Ranalli for Newton City Council in March 2021’s…
Massachusetts Retirees Association Endorses Jeffrey Turco for State Representative
Special to the Journal On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Retirees Association endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative, 19th Suffolk District. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election is set for March 30th…
