Weekly Crime Report Thursday, May 21 0005: Medical aid on Beach St. One person was transported to the hospital. 0223: Disturbance on Arcadia St. The officer restored the peace. 0400: Disabled motor vehicle (MV) on No. Shore Rd. at John Ave.…
Author: Journal Staff
Most of the Protesters Are Not the Looters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Guest Op-Ed: City Officials Appalled by Floyd Murder
By Mayor Brian Arrigo, Supt. Dianne Kelly, Police Chief James Guido and Fire Chief Christopher Bright We are heartbroken and appalled by the murder of George Floyd and so many other people of color before him. Our country’s history of…
Guest Op-Ed: George Floyd, Protestor Violence — How to Solve All This
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The death of George Floyd at the hands of police should never have happened. It was murder and a dark moment in America. The looting, terrorism and burning of American cities by so called protestors is criminal…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Smart Investments in Public Safety – by Building Stronger Communities
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative Public safety requires thoughtful investment. In my time working at the State House and at Revere City Hall, I’ve advocated for smart, cost-effective policies that protect public safety and increase harmony in the…
Letters to the Editor
A Letter from Revere Youth Dear Editor, We, the undersigned, are writing to you as an informal collective of Revere youth. The recent murder of George Floyd, Amuad Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others have brought us together to write…
Obituaries 06-03-2020
William Faria Beloved Teacher of Electronics and Life Lessons; If you met him, he was Your Friend William G. Faria, 87, of Lynnfield, formerly from the North End of Boston and Revere, died at his home on Friday, May 22.…
Revere Fire Rescue Boaters Stranded in Dense Fog
On This Day, We Remember…
More than 16,000 Masks Distributed to Residents To-date
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 May 26, the Revere Board of Health has…
News Briefs
Raft Program Rental Assistance If anyone needs help paying rent, they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Massachusetts Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program. RAFT has expanded its eligibility requirements to help people with COVID-19 related…
RMV Implementing Further Extensions to Expiring Licenses, Permits, and Plate Registrations
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing this week it will be implementing further extensions to the renewal timelines for expiring motor vehicle inspection stickers, passenger plate registrations, professional credentials, and driver’s licenses and learner’s permits, including Commercial…
32BJ SEIU, Maintenance Contractors of New England Agree to a One-year Contract Extension in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic
In a moment of employer and labor unity during the Coronavirus crisis, 32BJ SEIU and the Maintenance Contractors of New England have agreed to a one-year extension of their 2016-2020 contract. The new contract—which covers approximately 14,000 janitors who clean commercial office buildings and…
Drawing a Line in the Sand to Keep Our Beaches Safe and Open
The late US District Court Judge A. David Mazzone, who oversaw the Boston Harbor case for nearly 20 years, often said that he measured the success of the Boston Harbor cleanup not by the “number of feet†you could see…
House Passes Bond Bill That Will Give Revere $500,000
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Representative Rep. RoseLee Vincent joined their colleagues in the House to pass legislation authorizing up to $1.7 billion in spending for the improvement of information technology equipment and related projects in Massachusetts. The City…
Congressman Kennedy Assists in Local Food Distribution
Special to the Journal Last Friday Congressman Joe Kennedy III joined City Council President Patrick Keefe and Councillor-at-Large Steven Morabito to distribute meals and masks with the Revere COVID-19 Emergency Response team at the Rumney Marsh Academy. “I am very…
Legislature Passes Bill to Provide Relief and Improve Access to Unemployment Benefits
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, Senator Joseph A. Boncore and Representative RoseLee Vincent joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill that will provide additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) relief to low-income families, non-profit institutions and employers. The…
Mbta Lowers Charlie Ticket and Cash Fare
As part of their Fiscal Year 2021 budget, the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board today approved customer-driven fare tariff changes that include the lowering of CharlieTicket fares to that of the CharlieCard this fall as well as improvements for Youth…
April Unemployment Numbers Hit 15.1 Percent Overall, up More than 12 Percent
The state’s April total unemployment rate is up 12.3 percentage points at 15.1 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts lost 623,000 jobs in April. This follows…
Gov. Baker, WGBH and Special Guests to Celebrate Class of 2020 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony
In partnership with WGBH, Gov. Charlie Baker will deliver a commencement address to the Class of 2020 as part of a celebration for graduating seniors from 668 public and private schools across the Commonwealth, to be aired in a special…
