Boudreau, Day to Captain RHS Boys Basketball Team The Revere High boys basketball team announced their captains on a Zoom meeting last week in the hope that the team might have a season. Head coach David Leary and assistant coaches John…
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Obituaries 02-24-2021
William Jay Strong, Sr. Retired Revere Fire Fighter RFD retiree William “Billy†Jay Strong Sr. of Revere died on February 16 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea on June 25, 1940 to the late…
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Struggling ninth-graders are a concern in Revere and across the state
Ninth grade is a pivotal year for students as they begin their high school career. It’s a big adjustment being in a new school setting, learning the ropes of high school and making connections and forging relationships that may last…
Forcellati nominated as Project 351 Ambassador
Francesca Forcellati, age 16, is a budding young leader who credits her drive and compassion for her recent nomination as a Project 351 Ambassador. The active sophomore’s involvement in school activities and her dedication to learning has propelled her into…
State Rep. Race Highlight:
Looking at the Candidates Economic, Covid 19, and opioid crises spotlight issues for State Rep candidate Jaramillo By Melissa Moore-Randall Lifelong resident Revere resident, Juan Jaramillo, looks to prioritize the economic, Covid and opioid crises if elected to the State…
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Revere Wellness Team hosts Virtual Social Hour Feb. 22 The Revere Wellness Team will host a “Meet Your Neighbors†Virtual Social Hour on Monday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ralph DeCicco of the Wellness team, also the city’s…
Baker-Polito Administration launches Targeted Outreach Initiative in 20 hardest hit communities to increase equity in COVID-19 vaccine awareness and access
$1 million to support historically underserved communities in vaccination effort Special to the Journal The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a targeted outreach initiative in 20 cities and towns most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and $1M to the MA League of…
MBTA announces names of new stations for Green Line B Branch Station project
The MBTA announced last week that the new stations constructed during the upcoming B Branch Station Consolidation project would be called Babcock Street Station and Amory Street Station. This station modernization project will consolidate four B Branch stops (BU West…
Another bright development for Revere residents
Planning Board approves RiverFront Master Plan Mayor Brian Arrigo has been focusing his efforts on redeveloping the city’s riverfront area in coordination with a community-based process that gained momentum in 2020. Ward 5 Councilor John Powers, in whose district the…
Federal delegation leaders unveil groundbreaking food security, sustainable housing, and jobs agenda
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley joined members of the Massachusetts Renews Alliance (MARA) coalition on Thursday, Feb. 11, to introduce the newly formed alliance and an agenda that includes legislation that is being filed next week…
Pressley’s provision to support families experiencing homelessness included in House American Rescue Plan
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee included in the House American Rescue Plan Act a measure championed by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, in partnership with several colleagues, that would to invest nearly $5 billion in additional funding to support vulnerable families and individuals experiencing homelessness.…
New community boating center could lead to launch of Revere High crew team
Powers, Keefe on board with potential use By Cary Shuman Crew, anyone? Will Goldenheim is the founding executive director of the North Shore Maritime Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to sports on the water and…
Exit renumbering operations completed on nine statewide corridors
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that construction and sign replacement operations to convert former sequential exit numbers to new milepost-based numbers is continuing across the Commonwealth. The renumbering operations, which are required per a…
Daly spreads birthday cheer with ‘trumpet-grams’
Special to the Journal As a long-time trumpet player, Jay Daly has performed at the likes of Symphony Hall, the Colonial Theatre and Tanglewood. Locally, he’s best known as the lead trumpet player at North Shore Music Theatre. Now, with…
Organized labor backs Capobianco in 19th Suffolk State Representative race
Special to the Journal Valentino Capobianco’s Campaign for State House has received a considerable boost from organized labor since his official launch in January. This past week, he earned endorsements from Iron Workers Local 7 and Operating Engineers Local 4.…
MOSES Endorse DelVento for State Rep.
Special to the Journal As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit Winthrop and Revere hard, the Alicia DelVento for State Representative campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of the Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers & Scientists (MOSES). Alicia DelVento…
Jaramillo builds momentum with big endorsements from statewide groups
Special to the Journal A few days after earning massive endorsements from SEIU Local 32BJ, and UNITE HERE Local 26, Juan Jaramillo has continued to build momentum as the strongest candidate to succeed Robert DeLeo as state representative for the…
Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins endorses Valentino Capobianco for State Rep.
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…
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…
