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.…
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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…
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…
Councillor Joanne’s McKenna’s Home to Be the Testing Site for Airplane Emissions Study
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is well known for looking out for her constituents’ best interests on the streets of Beachmont and as it now turns out, officially in the air up above the neighborhood as well. McKenna’s home and…
Find the Latest ‘Beautiful Home’ on Payson Street
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) has chosen a Payson Street home as recipient for its latest “Beautiful Home†award. As one goes by this house, it is obvious why it warranted this designation. The center entrance of the home is…
RLDC at Revere Karate Academy
The idea of converting karate studios into remote learning classrooms is catching on and Doreen DiRienzo is bringing the concept to Revere Karate Academy at the start of the Revere school year. DiRienzo is one of the most decorated, international…
Firefighters Battle Two Multiple-Alarm Blazes on Same Night
Special to The Journal A box alarm was struck August 5 at 8:21 p.m. for a report of a structure fire at 93 Bradstreet Avenue. Deputy Manion on arrival assumed Command and called in that a working fire was in…
Winthrop Shop Got the Best: Robin’s Nest Voted Best Giftshop North of Boston
If you are looking for that special gift or a treat for yourself, then you do not have to go further than Robin’s Nest at 79 Jefferson Street in Winthrop Center. Robin’s Nest recently won North Shore Magazine’s Readers’ Choice…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Endorses Joe Kennedy for U.S. Senate
Citing his commitment to the future of the Democratic Party and progressive causes, Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week endorsed Congressman Joe Kennedy III in his bid for U.S. Senate. Speaker Pelosi is the highest-ranking female elected official in the United…
Politicizing the Pandemic
This past Sunday evening, President Donald Trump held a news conference to announce that the use of blood plasma in treating patients who have contracted Covid-19 has been shown to reduce the death rate from Covid-19 by 35% — a rather…
Letters to the Editor
Supports Gravellese Dear Editor, As the September 1 primary approaches, I’m sure there has been plenty of opportunity to get to know the candidates for the 16th Suffolk district of Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus. But in case you’re still making…
Guest Op-Ed: Showing Up and Doing the Work
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative When 2020 started, I never envisioned running for office. My involvement in politics has always been behind the scenes – from organizing for candidates, to working on legislation at the State House, to…
Guest Op-Ed: Why I’m Supporting Joe Kennedy for U.S. Senate
By Patrick Keefe, City Council President If you know me, you know work ethic and engaged leadership is a trait that I value very highly. It’s pretty much the exact reason I ran for local politics. I felt those representing…
Revere AD Shea Will Meet With GBL Officials on Fate of Fall Season
Revere High School Director of Athletics Frank Shea will be meeting with Greater Boston League officials to determine the fate of the 2020 fall sports season for Revere High teams. Because the city of Revere is being heavily impacted by…
Yawkey League Champs: Eastie Expos Edge Charlestown to Become the 2020 Yawkey League Champions
By Robert Marra In a summer where live sporting events are a rarity and the Red Sox have provided all the reason in the world to ignore baseball, the East Boston Expos and the Charlestown Townies wrestled through a five-game…
