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…
Author: Journal Staff
Boston Mayor Walsh launches online COVID-19 dashboards
In order to keep the public abreast of the rapidly changing situation involving the COVID-19 pandemic in the state and nationwide, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the launch of two data analytic dashboards that allow residents to easily track the…
Guest Op-Ed: My plan to stop surprise medical billing and lower prescription medication prices
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative The COVID-19 crisis is providing another example of something many Americans already know: we need serious reforms to our healthcare system – especially reforms that protect families from excessive out-of-pocket expenses. Seniors, children,…
Guest Op-Ed: Please Stay Home
On Saturday, I visited Revere Beach in our Mobile City Hall. I wasn’t there to enjoy the sunshine and the sights. Using a bullhorn, I came to deliver a crucial message to the crowds of people who congregated along the…
COVID-19 House Response: House passes legislation to move Mass. tax filing deadline and support municipal governments and local restaurants
On March 27, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to move the individual tax filing and payment deadline, support municipal government operations, and allow alcohol sales for take-out or delivery…
Baker extends stay-at-home advisory, closure of non-essential businesses until May 4
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop, Governor Charlie Baker continues to update the public with new announcements. After President Trump over the weekend announced the extension of the federal guidelines for social distancing until April 30, Governor Baker on…
Revere Youth Baseball and Softball pushes back start date to season
Revere Youth Baseball and Softball League President Danny Dacey said although the board has not made an official announcement, the start of the 2020 season will likely be moved to a new date in May. The league, which has 650…
State announces Command Center Advisory Board of Medical Experts, Infectious Disease Specialists
On Weds., March 25, the state announced the COVID-19 Advisory Board, a group of medical experts that will support the Response Command Center as the Commonwealth continues to respond to COVID-19. The Response Command Center, under the leadership of Secretary Marylou Sudders and reporting to Governor…
Baker administration launches online portal for PPE, volunteers to support COVID-19 outbreak
The Baker administration on Sunday announced an online portal where individuals and companies can easily donate or sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and volunteer to support the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. This effort will ensure that front line responders get the protective…
Consumers facing financial hardships due to COVID-19Â urged to contact local bank
The Massachusetts Bankers Association urged consumers who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact their financial institution for assistance. Local banks throughout the Commonwealth have pledged to work with their customers – individuals and businesses –…
City of Revere Response to COVID-19: March 29, 2020 Update
Positive Cases in Revere Reach 83 Along Revere Beach, Mayor Arrigo Urges Social Distancing, Restaurants Shift to Delivery-Only The City of Revere’s Emergency Response Team continues to take proactive steps to slow community transmission of COVID-19 and prepare for further…
City of Revere Response to COVID-19: March 26, 2020 Update
Mayor Arrigo Urges Residents to Stay at Home City Advising Further Restrictions at Senior Housing Facilities 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 of…
EBNHC taking the necessary steps to protect our community
As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence of diseases like this. The…
Arrigo, public safety officials urge residents to stay home; COVID-19 count doubles to 16
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 of the disease. On Monday, Mayor Arrigo was joined by Police Chief James Guido, Fire Chief Christopher…
Revere Police prepared to respond to COVID-19
The Revere Police Department is working closely with Mayor Brian Arrigo, other local, State and Federal partners as we monitor the Covid-19 outbreak in Massachusetts and taking proactive steps to support containment efforts and prepare for further spread of the…
Banks will remain open: Consumers strongly encouraged to bank electronically
The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced on Monday that banks throughout the Commonwealth will remain open while keeping their customers and employees safe. According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order issued earlier today, financial institutions such as banks are considered essential services…
House passes legislation to support workers effected by the public health emergency
Last week House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the…
Letters to the Editor 3-25-2020
REVERE’S VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ear Editor, We truly appreciate all who want to be involved as we are faced with this national and very local emergency. We hear of many offers to help from individuals and from community organizations…
Guest Op-Ed: It’s not just statistics
By Mayor Brian Arrigo Every day since the Covid-19 pandemic invaded, occupying our hospitals, and paralyzing our economy, and dominating our discourse, we have been bludgeoned with statistics and projections and warnings and restrictions. All of it is necessary and,…
Thank goodness for Dr. Fauci
Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…
