On Nov. 19, Molly Baldwin was awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Heinz Award in recognition of the founding, leadership and outstanding results of Roca Inc. www.rocainc.org Baldwin is recognized for Roca’s proven work in changing the lives of young people…
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Construction Update: HOV Lane on I-93 Southbound in Medford, Somerville Re-Opens
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that effective on Monday, November 23, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 southbound in Medford and Somerville will re-open on weekdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. …
Workers and Riders Rally Together for a Safe Transit System Ahead of MBTA Meeting
Transit riders, workers, and community leaders came together Thursday, Nov. 19, to oppose significant service and job cuts proposed for the MBTA. The rolling demonstration through downtown Boston ended with a rally at the State Transportation Building, and emotional testimonials…
Council Honors Retiring Rep. RoseLee Vincent
The City Council honored one of the city’s most beloved public officials, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, during the Council meeting Monday night. The meeting was held remotely, so Rep. Vincent and her husband, Richard Vincent, watched the award presentation in…
Rising Son: Jaramillo Returns Home to Help City, Mayor Navigate Unprecedented Times
This is a story about a rising Revere role model whose parents came to the United States from Colombia. Juan Diego Jaramillo – who also goes by “JD†– is the son of Vicente and Gladys Jaramillo. His father came…
Ralph DeCicco’s Volunteerism Efforts Powered by MS Challenges
By Melissa Moore-Randall Since the pandemic hit many Revere residents and community leaders have been on the front lines providing assistance to the city’s families. This includes Ralph DeCicco, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Coordinator and Chair of Revere’s Commission…
The Mac Attack: Turner Construction Company Supports Revere Veterans
Special to the Journal The Turner Construction Company Boston team has established a unique way to support local, former servicemen and women and their families by holding an annual macaroni and cheese, “Mac Attack,†donation drive. The 2020 drive was…
RPS Holds Third Community Meeting on Grading System: Community Hears from College Admissions Representatives
In the last installment of a series of Webinar community meetings hosted by Revere High School Principal Dr. John Perella to discuss the possibility of changing how Revere grades its students, the community heard from a panel of college admissions…
Officials Seeking Parking Stickers for Revere Beach-Area Residents
It is city government in motion, precisely the way it is supposed to respond to residents. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky received complaints from residents of Revere Beach Boulevard, Ocean Avenue, and other adjacent streets that the Department of Conservation…
News Briefs
Learn to Skate Classes Offered at 10 Greater Boston Rinks Ice skating rinks are now open. Bay State Skating School is one of Greater Boston’s most established and popular skating programs. We have taught Learn-To-Skate classes to children ages 4-18…
Keefe Will Bring Curb-Cut Concerns to Subcommittee
City Council President Patrick Keefe will be going to bat for his neighborhood when he brings his concerns about a curb-cut to a Public Works Sub-Committee meeting Monday. It is not so much the curb-cut itself that is rankling Keefe…
Council Meeting Will be Remote
Monday night’s (Nov. 23) meeting of the Revere City Council will be by remote participation only, according to Council President Patrick Keefe. The Council members have been meeting on occasion in the Council Chambers, with no spectators allowed due to…
Conservation Commission Gives the Okay for Ocean Avenue Work
The Revere Conservation Commission approved a major renovation of Ocean Ave., extending 950 feet from West St. to State Rd., at the commission’s November 4 meeting. The road project is being funded by the state and continues the upgrade of…
Council Compromise: Serino’s Meeting times Ordinance Is Amende
Last week the Revere City Council unanimously approved a motion by Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino that all governmental board meetings begin no earlier than 5 p.m. At the request of Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso, dean of the council,…
‘Corner Reunion’ at DeMaino’s is Canceled
The always well-attended and well-enjoyed “Corner Reunion†– held on the Monday before Thanksgiving at DeMaino’s Restaurant – has been canceled, owner Lenny DeMaino told the Revere Journal. The fun-filled event annually draws a capacity crowd to the popular Italian…
Revere Awarded $66,900 to Fund Transportation Services
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo announced that MassDevelopment in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) awarded the City of Revere $66,900 to a fund program that provides transportation of and deliveries of goods to vulnerable populations during the…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through Nov. 28
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…
Massachusetts, Don’t Let the Beep Steal Your Sleep
From Springfield to Boston, Bay Staters have been protected for years, thanks to carbon monoxide (CO) protection measures first put in place statewide in 2006. That year, Massachusetts enacted a requirement for CO alarms in nearly all types of dwellings.…
Northeast Metro Tech to Transition to Hybrid Learning Starting December 2
Superintendent David DiBarri reports that Northeast Metro Tech’s School Committee voted last night to transition the District to its hybrid learning model this December. Students will transition to hybrid learning beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Northeast Metro Tech has followed…
Seven Out of 10 Americans Unlikely to Travel for Holidays
A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that many Americans are not expected to travel this holiday seasons. Results show that 72 percent of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving and 69 percent are…
