As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
Category: News
Public Health Groups File to Stop Proposed Ballot Question on Alcohol Licensing
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Prevention Alliance (MAPA), along with the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, has announced the filing of a brief asking the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to stop the Cumberland Farms’ proposed ballot initiative that would…
Congressman Kennedy Officially on Sept. Ballot
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin’s office confirmed April 15 that Congressman Joe Kennedy III will appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate in September. After months of collecting signatures across the Commonwealth, the Kennedy for MA campaign received final…
To Slow Community Spread, Cities of Chelsea and Revere Open “The Inn†– Temporary Housing for Residents to Safely Quarantine, Recover from COVID-19
Partners MGH to Manage and Provide On-Site Medical Care for up to 150 Patients REVERE, April 15, 2020 – In a joint effort to slow community transmission of COVID-19, Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino today announced a site for…
City of Revere Response to COVID-19: April 16, 2020 Update
Facial Coverings Required for Customers to Enter Essential Businesses First Patients Arrive at Quality Inn Site 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…
Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino Announce Opening of “The Inn,†Temporary Housing for Residents to Safely Quarantine and Recover from COVID-19
REVERE -Â Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and City Manager Tom Ambrosino will hold a press conference to announce the opening of temporary housing at the Quality Inn in Revere for residents to safely quarantine and recover…
Revere Children Enjoy Easter Bunny Parade
Revere Parks and Recreation Director Mike Hinojosa had the apt description for Saturday’s Easter Bunny Parade: “It was awesome.†Thousands of Revere children and their families greeted the Easter Bunny during the six-hour parade that began from three separate locations…
Veterans Services: Safety First!
COVID-19 Cases Continue Climbing: New Case Data Available at Revere.Org
Special to the Journal 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 virus. As of April 14, the Revere Board of Health has…
At EBSB, Safety for Staff, Customers Is Always First
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) Chairman and CEO Richard Gavegnano said each relationship the bank has with employees, customers, and the communities the bank serves matters to him greatly. So as the public health concern surrounding COVID-19 grows the bank…
Arrigo, Ambrosino Announce Housing for Residents at Quality Inn
Special to the Journal In a joint effort to slow community transmission of COVID-19, Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino are expected to announce a site for non-congregate housing to open this week for those recovering…
Schools Focus on Emotional Wellness First, Then Learning
Revere School Superintendent Dianne Kelly said amid this COVID-19 pandemic and everyone’s world turned upside down RPS’s emphasis is on emotional and physical wellness, helping each other, and reducing stress…and then learning. “Parents are communicating to us that they are…
Monday’s Storm Results in Minimal Damage to Revere
Mayor Brian Arrigo’s office reported that Monday’s storm, that generated heavy rain and severe winds, had minimal effect on the city. “The storm didn’t hit Revere as hard as it hit other cities,†said Nicholas Romano, aide to Mayor Arrigo.…
The Extra $600: State Offers First Guidance on New Unemployment Claim Process Under CARES Act
Special to the Journal The state government today, April 9, announced details for the initial implementation of federal unemployment benefits in the CARES Act, the federal based COVID-19 relief package. This federal program, enacted on March 27, 2020, will be…
Gov. Baker Provides Update on Hospital Surge Capacity
On April 9, the state provided an update on the Commonwealth’s hospital capacity and efforts to add more beds to the system to meet the expected surge in COVID-19 cases, identifying the need for 14,500 treatment beds and expanding to…
Councillor Powers Set to Return Home
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers expects to return home after spending two weeks in a Woburn rehabilitation center recuperating from surgery to repair his broken left hip. “They’re telling me I’ll be out Sunday or Monday,†said Powers, whose hip…
Revere PAL Suspends 2020 Grant so It Can Assist Malden Food Pantry
Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, executive director of The Foundation Trust, said the Revere Police Activities League (PAL) has agreed to suspend its 2020 grant this summer so the funds can go to the Malden YMCA Food Pantry. The PAL, sponsored by…
Officials Extend Property Tax Deadline
On Monday, Mayor Arrigo announced the City of Revere will extend its due date for property tax payments from May 1, 2020 to  June 1, 2020. This new due date will also apply for applications for exemption and deferral, which…
Gravellese Holds Virtual Pub Trivia to Raise Funds for Veterans’ Services Office
On Thursday, April 9, Joe Gravellese’s campaign for State Representative hosted a “virtual pub trivia night†over Zoom, trying to recreate the trivia night experience online. The goal was to drive up support for local businesses and for Revere’s Veterans…
Community Comes Together to Ask for More Support During the COVID-19 Crisis from Governor Baker
Special to the Journal With Revere experiencing a high rate of COVID-19 infections, community organizations Women Encouraging Empowerment Inc., Revere en Espanol, Concilio Latino, Revere Youth in Action, Revere Education Justice Alliance, Revere Teachers Association, and many Revere businesses, residents,…