“The Jack Satter House is very near and dear to my heart, and the amount of deaths there due to COVID-19 is absolutely heartbreaking. This goes to prove that this terrible virus strikes our most vulÂnerable,†said State RepreÂsentative RoseLee…
Month: April 2020
Revere Through the Years
April 7, 2010 Ward 6 residents are urged to vote on Tuesday in the special senate election being held to fill the seat vacated by former Senator Anthony Galluccio. The special election offers a number of candidates, but the campaign…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day†for Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Guest Op-ed: A Time that Shakes Our Faith
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo We stand like weary solÂdiers. We are frightened and tired. We are saddened by the growing number of casualties. We endure, strengthened by our passion for survival and ultimate victory. Where do we find that…
Guest Op-ed: Supporting People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative On Monday night, I parÂticipated in a conference call with leading advocacy groups for persons with disÂabilities, including the Arc of the United States and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Unfortunately,…
Guest Op-ed: No Easter for America?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Because of Covid-19 many churches will not be in their sanctuaries for EasÂter, April 12, 2020. Easter Sunday can fall on any date between March 22nd and April 25th. The dates change because EasÂter happens on…
Shea Said End-of-Year Athletic Awards Will be Presented
Revere High’s year-endÂing senior awards night has been a major production in past years, fittingly held at the Showcase Cinemas in Revere. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, that program will more than likely be held in a different venue. But…
Through the Years
10 years ago April 7, 2010 With their pre-season at an end, the Revere High softball team and new head coach Joe Ciccarello were set to open their 2010 camÂpaign yesterday against forÂmer Greater Boston League rival Medford. One positive…
Obituaries 04-08-2020
David Watson Of Newbury, formerly of Lynn David Watson of NewÂbury, formerly of Lynn, passed suddenly on SunÂday, April 5, 2020. He was the beloved husÂband and best friend to Joan (Migliero) Watson. David leaves behind his mother,…
City of Revere Response to COVID-19: April 8, 2020 Update
Emergency Response Team Focuses on People First Taking Care of One Another, Sharing Data & Implementing Protections for All April 8, 2020 – The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19…
Additional Restrictions at Revere Beach Effective Tomorrow, April 3
Mayor Arrigo Joins El Planeta for Facebook Live, Highlighting Multilingual Outreach Campaign – Stay Home, Save Lives The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and prepare for further spread…
EBNHC grateful for our supportive community
Our community’s strength is on full display despite the extraordinary challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. Public health agencies, elected officials, health care providers and community leaders are collaborating in new ways to protect our neighborhoods. Most community members are taking…
Tragedy at the Jack Satter House
COVID-19 spreads at Revere senior facility Hebrew Senior Life confirmed Tuesday that six residents of the Jack Satter House on Revere Beach Boulevard have died, five related to COVID-19, while the cause of death of a sixth resident has not…
Arrigo tells Revere Beach visitors to practice social distancing
Mayor Brian Arrigo took the social distancing guidelines being practiced nationwide directly to Revere residents and visitors to Revere Beach Saturday. In an unusual but quite effective action, Arrigo, situated in the mobile City Hall van being driven by aide…
RHS grad Hill cuts short study abroad trip due to pandemic
The following story was written by Revere High School graduate Gianni Hill following his return to the United States from Spain while on junior year abroad college program. Gianni is attending Hamilton College in New York. I was sitting down…
Councillor Powers recovering from injury sustained in fall at home
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers is resting comfortably at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after undergoing surgery to repair his left hip. Powers sustained a broken hip injury Saturday night after tripping over something on the floor in his Revere home.…
Dr. Kelly provides update on RPS: Talks plans, response and where sudents and teachers go from here
As the likelihood of a return to normal life fades each week as does the likelihood of Revere students returning to school any time soon. On Tuesday Governor Charlie Baker extended the state’s stay-at-home advisory until May 4, roughly a…
Obituaries 4-2-2020
Leopold Buono Of Winthrop, formerly of East BostonLeopold A. “Leo†“Butchie†Buono of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on March 28. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Gillis) Buono, loving father of Tara Buono (Stackhouse) and Jillian Emma Buono…
Councillor Giannino continues her campaign for state rep
Under ordinary circumstances, Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino would walk door-to-door to collect signatures for her nomination papers. But the COVID-19 crisis has affected everything, everywhere. So in an effort to obtain the 150 signatures needed to become certified as a candidate…
A telephone conversation with Fr. John Sheridan
Special to the Journal This week I had a telephone conversation with Fr. John Sheridan, pastor of Morning Star Catholic Collaborative, which is the monogram for St. Mary of the Assumption Parish/Revere and Our Lady of Grace, Chelsea/Everett. For Fr.…