The City Council approved a motion by Ward 3 Councilor Arthur Guinasso honoring retiring Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo with a Certificate of Merit for his many years of dedicated public service to the residents of Revere and…
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Morabito Requests Surface Replenishment at Dog Park
Councilor-at-Large Steven Morabito wants minor repairs done at the Paws and Play Dog Park on Sargent Avenue. Morabito said a couple of his constituents reached out to him about restoring the rock surface inside the park. “It’s a great park…
Hinojosa Explains Winter Lighting Schedule at Griswold Park
Following a motion by Ward 6 Councilor Richard Serino that the lights at the three St. Mary’s fields at Griswold Park not be turned on during the winter season, Parks and Recreation Director Mike Hinojosa detailed the reasoning behind the…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through Jan. 23
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…
School Committee Votes to Adopt Student Opportunity Act Budget Plan
Even though the promised funding from the landmark education bill that was signed into law before the COVID pandemic hit is up in the air, Revere Public Schools are going ahead with planning for potential Student Opportunity Act Funding (SOA).…
Legislators Urge Baker to Prioritize Low-Income Schools for Vaccines and Pool Testing
Thirty-five legislators are calling upon the Baker administration to prioritize low-income schools for vaccines and pool testing in order to ensure the quickest return to in-person learning in communities that need it most. While remote learning has changed life for…
Serino Gets 20-Year Zoning Extension for Squire Road Property
Seeking to protect the interests of Stevens Street residents and prevent businesses or apartments from being built at the corner of Stevens Street and Squire Road, Ward 6 Councillor asked for a 20-year extension to the current 30-year limit on…
Letter to the Editor
“Can’t Do That†Dear Editor, I am writing to try to help our “Younger Generation†to understand “The Elderly.†Soon it will be a year since this deadly virus ravaged our lives. My wife and I were regularly going to…
Guest Op-Ed: Please Stop the Violence
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Acts of violence against a marriage partner have never saved a marriage. Violent acts toward family members have never made a family happier. Typically, they create emotional and sometimes physical wounds that are never forgotten. Too…
Mertilus Has Aspirations for the NFL: Revere Resident Slated to Play in Showcase Event
After an outstanding career as a defensive back for the Los Angeles Valley Community College football team, Revere’s Ivan Mertilus now has his sights on playing in the National Football League. Mertilus, a 6-foot-1-inch, 205-pound cornerback who runs a 4.4…
Obituaries 01-13-2021
Lucia Urrata Former Homemaker for Intercity in Revere Who Will Always Be Remembered for Her Many Acts of Kindness Funeral Services were held privately in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals for Lucia B. (Baffo) Urrata, 81, who died…
Five Candidates Vye for DeLeo’s House Seat
The race to fill the seat held by State Rep. and Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo is on. Four candidates, Marc Silvestri, Jeffrey Turco, Valentino Capobianco, and Alicia DelVento, have officially announced their intentions to run in the…
Fighting COVID One Vaccine at a Time
RPS Wellness Committee Gives Update to School Committee
At the most recent Revere Public School Committee meeting late last month, RPS Athletic Director Frank Shea gave committee members an update on the district’s Wellness Committee. “There are a couple of big rocks that we’re trying to get through…
News Brief
Giannino to Be Inaugurated as State Representative Today in Boston Jessica Giannino is scheduled to be inaugurated as state representative for the Sixteenth Suffolk District in a ceremony today (Wednesday) at noon in the House Chambers at the State House.…
COVID Testing in January What You Need to Know
Revere officials provided an update on COVID-19 testing services available to residents in the month of January. The officials from the City and Board of Health continue to work diligently to ensure this critical resource is available to residents. Residents…
Keefe: ‘It Was an Honor to Be Council President’
Ward 4 Councilor Patrick Keefe completed a successful year as City Council President. The Council will elect its new leader at its first meeting of 2021 on Monday, Jan. 11. Keefe led the 11-member Council through an unprecedented year that…
Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit Program for Eligible Workers Now in Effect
Special to the Journal The Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced that workers eligible for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) may begin filing certain benefit requests, in accordance with legislation enacted in 2018. PFML provides temporary income replacement…
Mother and Daughter Donate $2K to MVES
Cummings Properties recently donated $2,000 to Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) through a unique giving program called Cummings Community Giving that honors colleagues, long-term clients, and other select associates of the Cummings organization by contributing $1,000 to the local charity…
RMV to Continue Designated Service Hours for Customers 75 Years of Age or Older
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced it will continue to offer dedicated weekly Wednesday service hours for customers who are 75 years of age or older into the month of January at 17 locations including Revere. Individuals in…