During a virtual ceremony attended by leaders from across Suffolk County, District Attorney Rachael Rollins last week administered the oath of office to a diverse and accomplished class of 22 new Assistant District Attorneys who will serve the people of…
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It’s Us Vs. The Virus
The stunning announcement this week by Trump administration officials that they will be doing nothing to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has grave implications both for the health of every American and for the U.S. economy. With an average…
Letter to the Editor
Vote TRUMP This November 3 If You Value Our Nation’s Principles Dear Editor, President Trump has kept his promises to the American People in spite that the left having not recovered from his election! President Trump was never afforded a…
Obituaries 10-28-2020
Eleanor Rose Tomeo Retired Revere School System Teaching Supervisor and a Beautiful Lady Inside and Out Eleanor Rose Tomeo, 99, passed away on October 23 at Windsor Place of Wilmington. Eleanor was born on August 19, 1921, in Medford, the…
Councillor Powers Stands up Against Parking Meters at Revere Beach
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is opposed to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DRC) plan to install parking meter pay stations on Revere Beach Boulevard. The 100 multi-space meters (MSMs) would serve 1,075 parking spaces from Eliot…
First Days of Early Voting Attracts Good Turnout
More than 500 residents cast their ballots as part of the city’s Early Voting process held in the hall of the St. Anthony de Padua Church Saturday and Sunday. Revere Election Commissioner Diane Colella said that 310 voters cast their…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Look-Ahead Through Oct. 31
The following is a list of street closures, work hours, and other construction updates relating to the Chelsea Curves project. Route 1 Traffic Impacts •Route 1 Northbound: Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the right lane. 2…
Obituaries 10-21-2020
Elaine Byrne Passed in the Company of Her God and Her Caring Family A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church on October 19 for Elaine (Karas) Byrne, 78, of Revere and East Boston who passed away…
ConsComm Approves Request from POPYC
The Revere Conservation Commission held its monthly meeting on Oct. 7 and approved several items on the agenda. The major request brought before the commission was the petition by the Point of Pines Yacht Club (POPYC) to repair, and then place,…
Chelsea Curves Look-Ahead Through Oct. 17
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…
Full Lane Closure of Route 1 Southbound
As was originally noted in a communication sent from MassDOT on September 17, From Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 5, there will be full overnight closures of Route 1 Southbound (towards Boston) from 9PM to 5AM. From 5AM to 9PM there…
Suffolk DA Rollins Announces Expansion of LEAD Database
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins announced this week the expansion and revision of a database comprised of law enforcement personnel whose prior conduct could impact their credibility as witnesses in a court proceeding. The database is called LEAD –…
Suffolk DA Rollins Steps Up
The announcement this week by Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins that her office will be expanding the database (often referred to as LEAD) that is comprised of law enforcement personnel whose prior conduct could impact their credibility as witnesses in…
Obituaries 09-30-2020
Lucille Smith Retired Waitress Lucille H. “Lou†(Ventola) Smith, 85, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on Sept.18. Lucille waitressed at the Union Oyster House of Boston for over 25 years. She had a love for the ocean, enjoyed Revere…
City Officials Commend Retiring RHA Board Member Mancini
Special to the Journal Henry Mancini, long-time board member of the Revere Housing Authority, publicly announced his retirement as a commissioner during the Sept. 16 RHA meeting that was broadcast on Zoom. Mayor Brian Arrigo commended Mancini’s dedicated service to…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through Oct. 3
Fourth Street Off-Ramp : There will be daily closures of the Fourth Street off-ramp beginning on Monday 9/21 and ending Friday, 9/24. The closures will take place during the day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route 1 Traffic Impacts •…
COVID Is the Leading Killer of First Responders
Recently-revealed statistics have brought into sharp focus the deadly and tragic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic upon our nation’s police and firefighters. At least 101 police officers have died from Covid-19, and it is estimated that this figure represents only half…
Obituaries 09-23-2020
Edward William Merrick Longtime Member of Revere Moose The angels came on Sept. 16 and took another soul to heaven. Edward ‘Eddie’ William Merrick, 77, died peacefully in his sleep after suffering years of COPD. The son of the late…
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Council Approves Seven Arrigo Appointments to HRC, But Rana Fails to Get the Votes
The City Council approved seven of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments to the newly established Revere Human Rights Commission (HRC), but once again denied Dimple Rana an appointment to the board. The seven appointments to the HRC, all of whom received…
