It is a beautiful, wooden bridge, plain but splendid in its rusticness. It is a technical marvel, more so when you consider that Donny Ciaramella and his CPW contingent built it inside a city building and then transported the three-ton…
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MWRA’s Covid Resurgence Study Sees Alarming Trend
Not everyone gets tested for COVID-19, but everyone goes to the bathroom, and scientists studying the recent data at the MWRA’s Deer Island’s waste treatment facility in neighboring Winthrop are seeing an alarming trend. In June, the MWRA Board of…
U.S. Attorney Lelling Announces the Creation of Civil Rights Task Force
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling announces the creation of a statewide Civil Rights Task Force, which will coordinate with, and support, local and state law enforcement in preventing, investigating and prosecuting civil rights violations in Massachusetts. The Task Force will…
GBFB, Citizens and BMC Team Up To ‘Stop Hunger Now’
Proceeds from a new Massachusetts charity license plate now available at www.stophungerma.org will benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank, and Boston Medical Center. The plate, sponsored in part by Citizens, features an image of a stop light – formed from healthy…
Trump Administration Sending 2 Million State-of-the-Art Binaxnow Tests
State plans to prioritize schools for rapid testing As part of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive national effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and to assist the nation’s Governors in doing so, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Fall 2020 Commuter Rail Schedule Changes Take Effect Nov. 2
The MBTA is reminding customers of upcoming schedule changes coming to the Commuter Rail network this fall effective Monday, Nov. 2. These updates are being made in response to changing ridership patterns on the Commuter Rail as a result of…
DA Rollins Welcomes 22 New Assistant District Attorneys
During a virtual ceremony attended by leaders from across Suffolk County, District Attorney Rachael Rollins last week administered the oath of office to a diverse and accomplished class of 22 new Assistant District Attorneys who will serve the people of…
State Police Arrest Chelsea Man That Put on Large Brazilian-Themed Parking Lot Parties
The State Police contacted two Brazilian men that had been promoting and putting on large raves in parking lots around the area, including in Everett and Revere. One of the men, Felipe Moreira Oliveria, 21, of Chelsea, was arrested on…
Baker Visits Express COVID Testing Site
CHA to the Rescue in Revere
Affordable And Accessible: Russo’s Properties Are Bringing New Energy to Shirley Avenue
There’s a reason that developer Jamie Russo has a 100 percent occupancy rate at his new property at 194 Shirley Avenue. The studio apartments are beautiful, the rents are very comparable to other areas of the city, and the location…
Revere Public Middle School Discusses Change in Grading
During a ZOOM meeting last Tuesday Revere Public School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly and Revere educators Dr. Christina Porter and Dr. Matt Costa discussed an ongoing plan to switch from traditional grading at the middle school level to the more…
Councillor Powers Stands up Against Parking Meters at Revere Beach
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is opposed to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DRC) plan to install parking meter pay stations on Revere Beach Boulevard. The 100 multi-space meters (MSMs) would serve 1,075 parking spaces from Eliot…
News Briefs
Fall Commuter Rail Schedule Changes Take Effect Nov. 2 The MBTA is reminding customers of upcoming schedule changes coming to the Commuter Rail network this fall effective Monday, Nov. 2. These updates are being made in response to changing ridership…
Disabilities Commission Holds Monthly Meeting
The Revere Commission on Disabilities held its monthly meeting on October 13 at which Chairman Ralph DeCicco provided information about the upcoming State Disability Summit that will be held on Thursday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DeCicco said…
Arrigo Announces Mortgage Assistance for Revere Homeowners
Special to the Journal Mayor Brian Arrigo announced a mortgage assistance program for Revere homeowners who have suffered financially as a result of COVID-19. With Federal CARES Act funds, and in collaboration with Chelsea Restoration Corporation, the city has developed…
First Days of Early Voting Attracts Good Turnout
More than 500 residents cast their ballots as part of the city’s Early Voting process held in the hall of the St. Anthony de Padua Church Saturday and Sunday. Revere Election Commissioner Diane Colella said that 310 voters cast their…
Baker-Polito Administration Launches Express COVID-19 Free Testing Site in Revere
The Baker-Polito Administration has launched a new free testing site in Revere open to all residents of the Commonwealth. The Stop the Spread site, which is run in partnership with Project Beacon and medical care partner, PhysicianOne Urgent Care, will…
Freni Steps Down as Co-Chair of Commission on Disabilities
Rick Freni has stepped down as co-chair of the Revere Commission on Disabilities after four years of service on the board. “Unfortunately I had to do it because I have a couple of surgeries scheduled,†said Freni. “I’m going to…
Suffolk Downs Hosting Pop-Up Drive-In for Halloween Films This Weekend
The HYM Investment Group is bringing the Halloween spirit this weekend with The Spooky Screen at Suffolk Downs. To provide the region with a social-distancing friendly activity for all to enjoy, the owners of the former racetrack will be hosting…