Special to the Journal Mayor Brian Arrigo convened the first meeting of his newly established Cabinet On Tuesday, July 14, following a structural reorganization aimed at promoting accountability and transparency in City operations and improving the efficiency and quality of…
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Chelsea Curves Construction Look-ahead through July 25
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…
New Study Examines Diversity of Civic Workforce in Massachusetts
The people who work for Massachusetts cities and towns are overwhelmingly whiter and older than the communities or region that they serve, creating a looming diversity challenge as public employees retire, according to a study released this week by the…
Revere for Black Lives celebrate, Remember Black Lives at Reinstein Bandstand
By Dania Hallak, RHS Class of 2020, and Thifany Da Silva, RHS Class of 2022 A hundred people gathered at Revere Beach on what appears to be a typical sunny Thursday evening. A large crowd forms around the Reinstein Bandstand.…
Markey and Kennedy Answer Questions Posed by Inmates in Socially Distanced Forum
On July 7, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department held a Senate Forum with Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy III, candidates for the US Senate in this year’s election. The forum, which was moderated by Suffolk County Sheriff Steven…
Local Man Arraigned on Several Charges
Special to the Journal Klein Ulysse, 20, of Revere was arraigned July 8 for numerous firearm, drug and receiving stolen property charges in connection with an alleged looting incident in the City of Boston following a protest on May 31.…
Letters to The Editor
Reactivating The HRC Dear Editor: As long-time Revere resident (five generations strong), an active member of local non-profit organizations and a participant in other activities supporting the economic development and quality of life in our city, I feel compelled to make…
Council Tables Action on Human Rights Commission Appointment
The City Council approved four of Mayor Brian Arrigo’s appointments at its meeting Monday night, but the fifth one drew considerable discussion before the appointment was advanced for discussion at a future meeting. David Callahan was appointed as chief of…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead through July 11
Route 1 Traffic Impacts • Route 1 Northbound : Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) • Route 1…
Even During times of Crisis, Roca Continues to Prove That Change Is Possible
Nobody wants to be defined by their challenges but Covid-19 has highlighted a crisis among a population that, in the best of times, was struggling to thrive. Roca believes in the most vulnerable young adults in the Commonwealth. They are…
Letter to the Editor
BLM Banner Dear Editor: It was heartening to see the Black Lives Matter banner displayed at City Hall, but, when it disappeared after only a few days, many of us were confused and upset. Maybe Revere really doesn’t take the crisis…
Obituaries 07-01-2020
Francesco Cavaretta Member of Local 534 and WWII veteran Francesco P. “Frank†Cavaretta of Malden passed away June 23 at the age of 94. The cherished father of Frank Cavaretta of Malden, Mr. Cavaretta was a World War II veteran…
Farewell to the Chief
Council Sub-Committee will Discuss Budget with Arrigo on Friday
John Powers, chair of the City Council’s Ways and Means Subcommittee, will call a rare Friday (5 p.m.) meeting to further discuss the Fiscal Year ’21 budget with Mayor Brian Arrigo. Powers said that he has additional questions about the…
On the Campaign Trail: Majority of Revere City Council Endorses Jessica Giannino’s Campaign for State Rep.
On Friday, the majority of the Revere City Council endorsed fellow Councilor At-Large Jessica Giannino for State Representative, 16th Suffolk District. Giannino has been a member of the Revere City Council since elected in 2012. “Over the last 5 years…
Gov. Baker Files Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Investment Plan
Special to the Journal Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration released its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Capital Investment Plan on June 17. The spending blueprint maintains existing investments and enables the Administration to continue working with stakeholders across the Commonwealth…
City Council Approves Motion Condemning “Act of Hate Vandalism†on Lantern Road
Special to the Journal The Revere City Council unanimously approved a motion to go on record as denouncing all hateful acts of vandalism in the community, particularly the incident of vandalism that took place on Lantern Road on June 11.…
Letter to the Editor
Let’s put a halt to teacher layoffs Dear Editor: Last week, I was proud to sign on to a petition in support of Whelan School teachers, particularly those who may have been targeted due to standing up for their collective…
Guest Op-Ed: A War Against Ignorance
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo A silent and sinister affliction threatens our city. We wish it weren’t so, and we mobilize our municipal resources to fight it. It is a battle we must win, and it will take everyone’s cooperative…
Obituaries 06-24-2020
Ronald Jannino Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School representative and retired Revere School teacher Ronald J. Jannino passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20 at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was 75 years old. Born in Chelsea, Mr. Jannino…
