Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino says too many motorists are speeding down Washington Avenue. And the first-year city official is asking Revere Police for increased “strategic enforcement†of the speed limit on the busy street. The City Council unanimously approved…
Month: May 2020
Torretta’s Bakery, Mercurio Brothers Landscaping Help Out Revere Food Pantry
Ralph Torretta of Torretta’s Bakery and Jimmy and Michael Mercurio of Mercurio Brothers Landscaping combined forces to perform an act of kindness and generosity for Revere residents during the COVID-19 crisis. The three men donated 300 loaves of scali bread…
Council to Honor Veterans With American Flags on Legion Law
The City Council approved a motion by Councillors Richard Serino and Gerry Visconti to place one American flag on the lawn of the American Legion building for each service member from Revere “who has valiantly given his or her life 
Council Refers Rotondo Motion on Loan Restructuring to Subcommittee
Special To the Journal Councillor-at-Large George Rotondo presented a motion at Monday night’s Council meeting that the city look in to the feasibility of restructuring all loans involving the city. “If we can recapture a lot of the money and…
Zambuto Calls for Issuance of Cease and Desist Order to RCN
Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto has asked for the issuance of a cease and desist order to RCN for what he termed the cable TV service provider’s “non-responsiveness†to the City Council’s request for an appearance before the Council. “I don’t have…
Malden Catholic High School Offers Spring and Summer Education Recovery Classes for High School Students
Since the onset of COVID-19, Malden Catholic High School seamlessly shifted to an exceptional Distance Learning model with interactive, academically challenging classes taught by veteran teachers on a secured Zoom platform. MC students have had the benefit of a full…
Charlestown Company Offers Online Ordering of Produce and Specialty Foods for Next-Day Pickup, Donates Food to Healthcare Workers
Consumers can now order a self-described “chef’s selection†of fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty food online for next-day pickup from a Charlestown-based company. Located at 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Costa Fruit & Produce is offering its selection of the…
Police Briefs 05-06-2020
Weekly Crime Report These are among the calls to which Revere police responded in the past week. Saturday, April 25 1312: An officer responded to a report of shoplifting on Ward St. 1315: An officer responded to a call about…
This Sunday Is Mother’s Day
During this time of unprecedented upheaval because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the rituals that most of us traditionally follow either have been eliminated or drastically changed because of the need to practice physical distancing. So too, the manner in which…
This Is No Time For Hooverism
Herbert Hoover had been President for about seven months when the stock market crashed in October, 1929. Although there have been many causes attributed to the onset of the Great Depression, the crash generally is viewed as the trigger point…
Guest Op-Ed: Mother’s Day, in Quarantine
By Brian M. Arrigo Like St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, and Opening Day at Fenway Park, Mother’s Day 2020 will be different than any before. Restaurants won’t be packed with families giving Mom a break from the kitchen. The stores…
Op-Ed: Isn’t it a Bit Ironic?
By Jessica Giannino These are truly unprecedented times. COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on our lives and safety. Tom Brady is no longer a Patriot. There’s a shortage of toilet paper. Hand sanitizer is as valuable as a semi-precious stone.…
Meet Revere Pop Warner’s New Leader: Brianna Roderick Begins as Organization President
It’s hard to think of youth football and cheerleading amidst a global pandemic, but hopefully Sundays this fall at Della Russo Stadium will ring again with the audibles and the cheers of Revere Pop Warner athletes and their proud families.…
Obituaries 05-06-2020
Charles ‘Butch’ Fraser Champion Billiard Player Charles “Butch†Fraser died on May 2. Butch served four years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and continued to serve for four more years in the Air…
