MassDOT Advisory: Upcoming Lane Shifts on RTE 1 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that during the overnight hours on Wednesday, September 2, roadway configuration changes and Route 1 northbound lane shifts took place in the work zone where…
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City’s COVID-19 Outreach Team Hiring ‘Community Ambassadors’ for Health Efforts
Kim Hanton, director of the Revere COVID-19 Emergency Response Team, said the city’s outreach team is in the process of hiring a multilingual contingent of Community Ambassadors to assist in promoting safe health practices across the city. “The Ambassadors will…
The Revere Beach Banners Are Up: Local Residents Display Their Works in ‘The Sun Rises and Sets on Revere’ Campaign
Project Manager Elle Baker of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development said that close to 100 residents submitted photographs in a city-run contest in quest of having their works displayed on large banners on Revere Beach as part…
It Was a Busy Day at the Polls for Council President Patrick Keefe
City Council President Patrick Keefe may have not been on the ballot for Tuesday’s Primary, but he was front and center in Wards 4 and 6 on Election Day in Revere. Keefe, who represents Ward 4 on the City Council,…
Knights of Columbus Provide Scholarships, Elect Officers
The Revere Knights of Columbus, St. Michael the Archangel Council #16550 has been busy despite the Corona 19 Pandemic. In May, we did crown the Statue of the Blessed Mother at the Council. We are proud to have a dedicated…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Costanza Named to Dean’s List at American International College Matthew Costanza, of Revere, has been named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at American International College (AIC). Dean’s List students are are full time students who have achieved a 3.3…
Save the Harbor and Brain Arts Bring You Beats on the Beach Virtual Music Contest
The environmental advocacy organization Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the non-profit Brain Arts Organization have teamed up this summer to connect people to the region’s public beaches during the pandemic through free virtual arts and wellness programs that amplify…
EBNHC Named One of America’s Best Employers in Massachusetts: Magazine Recognizes the Health Center as a Top Workplace Based on Employee Opinion
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community health center in Massachusetts and among the largest community health centers in the country, has been named to the second annual list of America’s Best Employers by State 2020, presented by…
Revere’s Waterfront Ambassador Had a Busy Summer
A Revere youth that worked this summer as a Waterfront Ambassadors participated in a nature-inspired art project in the city. The Waterfront Ambassadors, a summer youth employment program run by the Trustees Boston Waterfront, is a summer team that consists…
Sen. Markey Stops in Revere
Revere Teachers Will Head Back to Classrooms
Two weeks ago, after Revere residents testing positive for COVID-19 rose to nearly seven percent and became a ‘red zone’ in the state, the Revere School Committee voted unanimously during an emergency meeting to begin the 2020/2021 school year remotely.…
City Council Rejects Lampedecchio’s Request to Ease Up On Parking, Code Regulations
Tapley Avenue resident Eric Lampedecchio came to the City Council meeting Monday night with what he felt were good intentions during a global pandemic: the reduction of parking and code ordinances across the city. “I’m not looking for a blanket…
News Briefs
AG Healey Endorses Terrence Kennedy For Governor’s Council Governor’s Councilor Terrence Kennedy is proud to announce he has received the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in his bid for re-election. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 1st. “I…
Bread Winners: Esposito’s Bakery Will Close Its Revere Location After 57 Years; Saugus, Danvers Bakeries Will Continue on
Esposito Bakery, an institution that has stood proudly for Italian pastry excellence in Revere since 1963, will close its Revere location after 57 years in the business but continue operations at its current stores in Saugus and Danvers. Owners Charlie…
Emergency Response Team Announces New Actions to Combat the Spread of COVID-19
The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of August 20, the Revere Board of Health has…
Revere to Receive $100,000 in State Grant
Special to the Journal The Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $7.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants to support 17 projects across the Commonwealth. Through these grants, the Seaport Economic Council (SEC) will help coastal communities capitalize on their unique…
Political Strategist Steve Fiore Says Markey-Kennedy ‘Too Close to Call
The Revere Journal asked well-known Revere political strategist Stephen Fiore for his analysis of the Ed Markey-Joe Kennedy race for the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate Democratic Primary. Following are Mr. Fiore’s observations: “I agree with the general consensus…
Fundraising in State Rep. Race is brisk
The state representative race between candidates, Revere Councilor Jessica Giannino and Joseph Gravellese is seeing some brisk fundraising and expenditures. Candidate Jessica Giannino, a City Councillor in Revere, has $42,680 on hand after a banner month of July where she…
2020 Census: Get Out the Count Mini Grant Deadline Approaching
The Census is in final stage of conducting the once-a-decade population count of everyone living in the United States. Households can still respond now by responding online at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by completing and mailing back the…
Markey for Senate Campaign Foregoes Door Knocking
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Massachusetts and the country, the Ed Markey for U.S. Senate campaign is prioritizing the health and safety of voters and volunteers, and will continue the policy of not engaging in door knocking this…
