Special to the Journal On Wednesday, February 9, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission and Save the Harbor/Save the Bayconvened a Virtual Public Hearing to address language barriers on the Metropolitan Region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South…
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MVES Elects New Members to Its Board
The Board of Directors of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) elected three new members to its Board for the coming year. The MVES Board of Directors is composed of 26 members all of whom represent the 11 communities that MVES…
DPH Releases Updated Advisory Relating to Facial Coverings in the Commonwealth
The Department of Public Health urges all eligible residents to get vaccinated and stay up to date on COVID vaccinations, including when eligible for booster doses. Vaccination remains the most effective protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Recognizing that…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Emmanuel Announces Dean’s List In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 800 students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve…
RHS Basketball Wins on the Garden Parquet
Wilmot Appointed EBNHC’s New President and CEO
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Board of Directors voted this week to appoint Greg Wilmot as the Health Center’s new President and CEO. The board announced Tuesday that Wilmot, who has been serving as interim President and CEO since…
Martelli Unveils Lincoln Art Piece at City Hall
By day Matthew Martelli is the water facilities administrator for the Revere Water and Sewer Department. But when he returns to his home, he becomes award-winning artist and oil painter Matthew Martelli. Residents and historians can view Martelli’s latest creation…
Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Residents To Be Given Out on First-Come First-Serve Basis
The Revere Department of Public Health received a large shipment of COVID-19 rapid tests to distribute to Revere-based organizations and residents. Residents have multiple options to pick up self-test kits, and the Department of Public Health stresses certain eligibility concerns.…
Valentine’s Plans? Valentine’s Weekend Kicks off Friday at DeMaino’s Restaurant
Home to the legendary veal parmigiana and other Italian delicacies, DeMaino’s Restaurant will kick off its Valentine’s Day Weekend festivities with a special performance Friday night. “We’ll have John and Lori Watkins performing all their favorite love songs,†said Lenny…
News Briefs
Revere Dems to Hold Caucus on February 26 “The Revere Democratic City Committee will be holding its caucuses on Saturday, February 26th at 10am ahead of the Democratic Endorsing Convention on June 3rd and 4th at the DCU Center in…
ConsComm Approves Plans for Sullivan Park
The Revere Conservation Commission held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, February 2. Chairman John Shue and commissioners Heather Legere, Joseph LaValle, and Robert Cassidy, were on hand for the meeting. The commission, which had been unable to conduct business…
CFO Viscay Responds to Fiore’s Question About Credit Card Service Charges to Taxpayers
Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore requested at Monday’s Council meeting that Mayor Brian Arrigo appear before the Council “to explain why the taxpayers, as opposed to the City, are being charged 3 percent or more to pay taxes with a…
McKenna, Fiore Request Removal of Parking Meters in Central Ave. Municipal Lot
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna wasn’t pleased when parking meters were installed at the Central Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, and she wasn’t informed about it in advance by city officials. McKenna joined with Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore Monday night…
The Rush is on to Robin’s Nest for Valentine’s Day Gifts
Business was booming Sunday at Robin’s Nest Boutique and Fine Gifts for its annual pre-Valentine’s Day event. There was a steady and spirited stream of customers who took advantage of the great weather and made their way into the popular…
Kingston Appears at Council Meeting to Support Snow Removal at Schools
School Committee member John Kingston made an appearance at the City Council meeting Monday to support a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro related to the clearing of snow from sidewalks through the city. Cogliandro requested that the walking…
Silvestri Seeks Term Limits for All Elected Positions in City
Councillor-at-Large Marc Silvestri is asking the City Council to adopt term limits for all future-elected mayors and members of the Council and the School Committee. Silvestri would like to see city councillors limited to five terms for a total of…
Novoselsky Wants Raised Sidewalks, Speed Bumps Installed
Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky is asking the Deparment of Planning and Community Development to pursue state grants for the installation of raised sidewalks and portable speeds at various locations in the ward. Novoselsky specifically requested a raised sidewalk be…
Fiore Seeks Legal Opinion on Board Members’ Term Expiration Dates
Ward 5 Councillor Al Fiore has requested a legal opinion from City Solicitor Paul Capizzi regarding “Mayor Brian Arrigo’s authority to allow multiple members of boards and commissions’ terms to expire and continue to serve without confirmation of the City…
In an on Demand World, Revere Director of Municipal Services Michael Wells Works to Provide the Best Services for Residents
By Melissa Moore-Randall A self described “people person†lifelong Revere resident and Director of Municipal Services, Michael Wells enjoys many aspects of the position he was appointed to in 2020. However, helping the residents of Revere is what he enjoys…
Harbor House Collective Up and Running in Chelsea: Grand Opening Events Scheduled for Friday Through Sunday
Harbor House Collective, Chelsea’s new adult-use cannabis dispensary and cultivation facility, is up and running and will hold a series of special grand opening events this weekend. Owned by the Londono family, who ran a successful wholesale flower business from…
