The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused hard times in Revere with many parents out of work and finding it harder and harder to pay bills. However, there’s some relief for Revere families thanks to a new GoFundMe campaign…
Month: April 2020
‘Masks for Revere’ Working to Keep Revere Equipped: Moroccan American Connections in Revere Donating 2,000 Masks Per Week
The Moroccan community continues to show solidarity and dedication in these extremely uncertain times. Here’s the story of the Moroccan American Connections in Revere, an organization specialized in youth development and cultural inclusion in Revere, a city 5 miles north…
Delivering in a Time of Need: First Congregational Church Pantry Seeing Unprecedented Numbers
During the current COVID-19 crisis, the First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry has been seeing the largest number of visitors in the Pantry’s history, according to Wendy Baur, director of the Pantry, and the Rev. Timothy Bogertman, associate church…
Northeast Metro Tech Offers Stress and Anxiety Management Tips Amidst COVID-19
Superintendent David DiBarri would like to provide Northeast Metro Tech families with tips and strategies for coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 global health pandemic that has kept students home for the past few weeks. “This pandemic has…
CHA to Roll Out New, Fast COVID-19 Testing at Hospitals: Goal Is to Expand Testing to More People, If They Can Find Swabs
In the fast-changing and complex world of testing for the COVID-19 virus, CHA Everett officials announced this week what is a major piece of good news for the group’s network of community hospitals in Everett, Cambridge and Somerville – that…
MVES Starts COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response Fund
With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) continues to create contingency plans for service continuity and has established a COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response Fund so MVES consumers will continue receiving critical assistance such as food,…
Massachusetts House Passes Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures
Local renters of apartments and commercial properties are not immune to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many residents rent and many small businesses owners do not own the building that they operate. With so many out of…
RMV Announces Additional Licensure Extensions; Introduces Online CDL Option
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) continues to thoroughly review its licensing protocols and credential requirements to identify additional measures that can be implemented to reduce non-essential travel, reduce the need for customers to visit RMV Service Centers, and…
Governor Baker Expands Priority COVID-19 to Grocery Store Workers
On Friday, April 10, Gov. Charlie Baker issued further public health guidance, expanded resources for critical workers and increased Massachusetts National Guard activation to support its ongoing response to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A new Department of Public Health…
A Message from USPS: How to Mail and Ship Without Leaving the Safety of Your Home
You don’t have to go to the Post Office to use many postal products and services. In fact, most simple tasks can be done from the convenience and safety of your home with or without a computer. Like purchasing stamps.…
State Administration Launches Spanish Language Unemployment Application
On Friday, April 10, the state launched a Spanish language online, mobile-friendly, unemployment benefits application for those who need to apply. The new, secure application for Spanish speakers is available through mass.gov/desempleo, the Spanish language website for unemployment in Massachusetts.…
A Light at the End of the Tunnel?
The United States now is the official epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. We have more deaths and more cases of disease than anywhere else in the world. However, this past weekend the experts began to give us a glimmer of hope…
So Let’s Talk About The Weather
The weather this April has been full of irony. We had mild months for January, February, and March, with above-average temperatures (among the warmest on record) and few storms of any consequence. However, April has been anything but spring-like. Temperatures…
Letter to the Editor
Please Donate to the First Congregational Food Bank Dear Editor: The Food Bank at the Congregational Church (at this time of year) usually distributes food to 60 – 75 families. Last week 321 families came and 296 were first-timers. The staff gave…
Guest Op-Ed: Helping Hands and Selfless Acts — Our Community at Its Best
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo The Easter Bunny joined our team this past Saturday, touring the City and bringing a much-needed dose of happiness to homebound families and residents who waived from their windows and porches. While the Easter Bunny…
Guest Op-Ed: Protecting This Fall’s Election and Strengthening Democracy
By Joe Gravellese Last week, voters in Wisconsin were shamefully forced to choose between exercising their right to vote or adhering to social distancing. Voters stood in long lines and potentially were exposed to COVID-19, largely because powerful interests continue…
Breaking the Huddle: Murphy Completes Family’s Journey, Heads to Endicott
Whenever Jonathan Murphy and his 2019 Revere High teammates gather in the years to come, they’ll remember their game against Lynn English at Manning Field – when, as it all turned out – their undisputed and undefeated NEC championship season…
Hope Springs Eternal: MIAA Plans for Shortened Season
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) last week announced plans for a shortened spring athletic season season in the event that Gov. Charlie Baker allows schools to go back into session on May 4. The MIAA’s plans compress the 2020 spring…
Boston Renegades Women’s Football Is Now on Hold at Harry Della Russo Stadium
Harry Della Russo Stadium on Park Avenue would normally be bustling with activity during the spring and in to the summer. Revere High sports teams, men’s soccer leagues, the Boston Renegades of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), and outdoor basketball…
Obituaries 04-15-2020
Lorraine Ash Published Boston Historian and Professional Spanish Flamenco Dancer AKA Lorita Loraine (Griffin) Ash of Revere passed away on April 9 at the age of 96. Loraine was a graduate of Milton High School and studied at Boston College.…
