Month: August 2020
Revere Teachers Will Head Back to Classrooms
Two weeks ago, after Revere residents testing positive for COVID-19 rose to nearly seven percent and became a ‘red zone’ in the state, the Revere School Committee voted unanimously during an emergency meeting to begin the 2020/2021 school year remotely.…
City Council Rejects Lampedecchio’s Request to Ease Up On Parking, Code Regulations
Tapley Avenue resident Eric Lampedecchio came to the City Council meeting Monday night with what he felt were good intentions during a global pandemic: the reduction of parking and code ordinances across the city. “I’m not looking for a blanket…
News Briefs
AG Healey Endorses Terrence Kennedy For Governor’s Council Governor’s Councilor Terrence Kennedy is proud to announce he has received the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in his bid for re-election. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 1st. “I…
Bread Winners: Esposito’s Bakery Will Close Its Revere Location After 57 Years; Saugus, Danvers Bakeries Will Continue on
Esposito Bakery, an institution that has stood proudly for Italian pastry excellence in Revere since 1963, will close its Revere location after 57 years in the business but continue operations at its current stores in Saugus and Danvers. Owners Charlie…
Emergency Response Team Announces New Actions to Combat the Spread of COVID-19
The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to monitor impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for all in Revere. As of August 20, the Revere Board of Health has…
Revere to Receive $100,000 in State Grant
Special to the Journal The Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $7.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants to support 17 projects across the Commonwealth. Through these grants, the Seaport Economic Council (SEC) will help coastal communities capitalize on their unique…
Political Strategist Steve Fiore Says Markey-Kennedy ‘Too Close to Call
The Revere Journal asked well-known Revere political strategist Stephen Fiore for his analysis of the Ed Markey-Joe Kennedy race for the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate Democratic Primary. Following are Mr. Fiore’s observations: “I agree with the general consensus…
Fundraising in State Rep. Race is brisk
The state representative race between candidates, Revere Councilor Jessica Giannino and Joseph Gravellese is seeing some brisk fundraising and expenditures. Candidate Jessica Giannino, a City Councillor in Revere, has $42,680 on hand after a banner month of July where she…
2020 Census: Get Out the Count Mini Grant Deadline Approaching
The Census is in final stage of conducting the once-a-decade population count of everyone living in the United States. Households can still respond now by responding online at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by completing and mailing back the…
Markey for Senate Campaign Foregoes Door Knocking
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Massachusetts and the country, the Ed Markey for U.S. Senate campaign is prioritizing the health and safety of voters and volunteers, and will continue the policy of not engaging in door knocking this…
Councillor Joanne’s McKenna’s Home to Be the Testing Site for Airplane Emissions Study
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is well known for looking out for her constituents’ best interests on the streets of Beachmont and as it now turns out, officially in the air up above the neighborhood as well. McKenna’s home and…
Find the Latest ‘Beautiful Home’ on Payson Street
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) has chosen a Payson Street home as recipient for its latest “Beautiful Home†award. As one goes by this house, it is obvious why it warranted this designation. The center entrance of the home is…
Major Storm Knocks Down Trees, But No Significant Damage Reported
Revere DPW Supt. Paul Argenzio said that the major rainstorm that hit Revere late Sunday afternoon (Aug. 23) knocked down a few trees and caused minor flooding, but there was no significant damage to homes in the city. The fast-moving…
RLDC at Revere Karate Academy
The idea of converting karate studios into remote learning classrooms is catching on and Doreen DiRienzo is bringing the concept to Revere Karate Academy at the start of the Revere school year. DiRienzo is one of the most decorated, international…
Firefighters Battle Two Multiple-Alarm Blazes on Same Night
Special to The Journal A box alarm was struck August 5 at 8:21 p.m. for a report of a structure fire at 93 Bradstreet Avenue. Deputy Manion on arrival assumed Command and called in that a working fire was in…
Large Turnout Expected for Primary Election on Sept. 1
In past years Elections Commissioner Diane Colella would be basing her prediction for an Election Day turnout on her years of experience and personal gauging of the interest in the Revere community. But with mail-in voting and absentee balloting on…
Officials Announce COVID-19 Restrictions on Primary Night
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and related restrictions, and in the effort to promote public safety and protect the well-being of everyone involved, the following steps will be implemented at Re-vere City Hall on Primary Election Night, Tuesday, September 1.…
City Close to Picking a New High School Project Manager
At last week’s Revere School Committee meeting, Revere Public School Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly reported that the City of Revere has narrowed down the list of prospective Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) that will oversee the design and construction of a…
Winthrop Shop Got the Best: Robin’s Nest Voted Best Giftshop North of Boston
If you are looking for that special gift or a treat for yourself, then you do not have to go further than Robin’s Nest at 79 Jefferson Street in Winthrop Center. Robin’s Nest recently won North Shore Magazine’s Readers’ Choice…