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…
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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,…
Revere Teachers Association for Revere Relief Efforts
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused hard times in Revere with many parents out of work and finding it harder and harder to pay bills. However, there’s some relief for Revere families thanks to a new GoFundMe campaign…
‘Masks for Revere’ Working to Keep Revere Equipped: Moroccan American Connections in Revere Donating 2,000 Masks Per Week
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…
Delivering in a Time of Need: First Congregational Church Pantry Seeing Unprecedented Numbers
During the current COVID-19 crisis, the First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry has been seeing the largest number of visitors in the Pantry’s history, according to Wendy Baur, director of the Pantry, and the Rev. Timothy Bogertman, associate church…
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…
CHA to Roll Out New, Fast COVID-19 Testing at Hospitals: Goal Is to Expand Testing to More People, If They Can Find Swabs
In the fast-changing and complex world of testing for the COVID-19 virus, CHA Everett officials announced this week what is a major piece of good news for the group’s network of community hospitals in Everett, Cambridge and Somerville – that…
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,…
Massachusetts House Passes Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures
Local renters of apartments and commercial properties are not immune to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many residents rent and many small businesses owners do not own the building that they operate. With so many out of…
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.…
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…
Residents Take Part in Virtual Town Hall
Mayor Brian Arrigo and Dr. Nathalee Kong, chair of the Revere Board of Health, held a virtual town hall meeting during which the two officials responded to questions from residents about the COVID-19 panÂdemic. Bob Marra, chief of staff for…
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…
Arrigo Implements New Measures to Slow Spread of Virus in Revere
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 7, 2020, the Revere Board of Health has been notified by…
