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…
Author: Journal Staff
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
EBNHC Wants to See You…at Home!
Special to the Journal Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology, such as a smartÂphone or computer. As we fight the COVID-19 panÂdemic, telemedicine has quickly become an essenÂtial tool…
State Police Find Body at Revere Beach
At approximately 6:50 a.m. Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the State Police-Revere BarÂracks responded to reports of a body on the shoreline of Revere Beach in the area of the Oak Island Bath House, 462 Revere Beach.Blvd. The body had…
A Social-Distant Birthday Surprise!
Councillor Powers Recovering at Rehab Center in Woburn
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers has been moved to a rehabilitation center in Woburn as he continues his recovery from left hip surÂgery. Powers sustained the injury in a fall at his home on March 29. Following surgery, PowÂers spent…
Councillor Serino Praises Town Hall Broadcast
Ward 6 Councillor RichÂard Serino watched the enÂtire 60-minute virtual town hall conducted by Mayor Brian Arrigo and Board of Health Dr. Nathalee Kong and the first-year official came away very impressed. Said Serino, “I am very appreciated to Mayor…
Updates on the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project
During Spring 2020, MassDOT will temporariÂly reduce Route 1 where it passes through the Chelsea Curves to a single lane in each direction over a series of weekends. The agency will also temporarily close the Carter Street off-ramp from Route…
