When Lisa Kashinsky of Politico Massachusetts Playbook first reported last week that State Sen. Joe Boncore was letting his colleagues know that he “plans to leave for a job at MassBio [Massachusetts Biotechnology Council],†it set off a lot of…
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News Briefs
Bible School at First Congregational First Congregational Church, 230 Beach Street, is hosting Vacation Bible School for children and adults during the evenings, Monday-Friday through July 16. All are invited, even if you are joining part way through the week. There will…
On the Campaign Trail: Rizzo pulls papers for Councillor-at-large race
Dan Rizzo, former Revere mayor and councillor-at-large, pulled his nomination papers Monday at City Hall for this fall’s councillor-at-large election. Rizzo joins a field of candidates that includes four of the five current at-large councillors, Anthony Zambuto, George Rotondo, Steven…
Raised Garden Bed Program a Welcome Pleasure for Residents
Special to the Journal Whether you move away for college, to a new city, or across the globe, that homesick feeling is all the same. A new environment surrounded by unfamiliar faces can make us long for our family, friends,…
Powers Requests Wonderland Property Owners to Clean Out and Clear up Ditch
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers is requesting a “cleaning-up and clearing-out†of the ditch on the Wonderland Park property following flooding problems on area streets due to the heavy rainstorms in recent weeks. Powers said Neponset Street and Dunn Road…
City awards Certificates of Merit to COVID-19 Ambassadors
Special to the Journal On July 12th, the City of Revere COVID-19 Ambassadors and Women Encouraging Empowerment, Inc. COVID-19 Ambassadors received Certificates of Merit from the Revere City Council and Mayor Brian Arrigo. The Certificates of Merit are “in acknowledgement…
Amtrak to Transform Rail Travel with $7.3 Billion Investment in State-of-the-Art Equipment
Amtrak is contracting with California-based Siemens Mobility Inc. to manufacture a new fleet of up to 83 multi-powered modern trains that will be leveraged for state and northeast services, with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans.…
Sal Frelick Becomes Highest Drafted North Shore Navigators Alumni
Two-time North Shore Navigator Sal Frelick became just the third former North Shore Navigator to hear his name called in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft as he was selected 15th overall by the Milwaukee…
Cities and Towns Applaud Increase in State Climate Resilience Funding
Special to the Journal Cities and towns involved in the Resilient Mystic Collaborative applauded the doubling of annual funds for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program to $21 million in the Baker Administration’s FY2022 Capital Plan. “Chelsea has already suffered through two…
Regional Aquariums, Experts Release Study that Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Conservation Area Compromises Protections of Vital Marine Species
A study published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science found that opening the 3.14 million acre Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing reduces species protection in the richly diverse and vital ecological area. The study…
Fourth of July Summer BBQ at Jack Satter
Beach Remains a Local Treasure
The City of Revere officials led by Mayor Brian Arrigo will commemorate the 125th birthday of Revere Beach on Monday. Yes, it was on July 12, 1896 – more than 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was issued and…
Richard Viscay Is Named Public Servant of the Month Under New City Program
Special to the Journal Mayor Arrigo launched the Public Service Honor of the Month Campaign to highlight Revere’s outstanding public service workers for their dedication to making the city a better place. Throughout this past year our public and community…
Officials Plan Celebration for Revere Beach 125th Birthday
The City of Revere, in collaboration with the Revere Beach Partnership and DCR, announced plans for a fireworks celebration on Revere Beach to commemorate 125 years of the first public beach in America. On Monday, July 12, the city will…
News Briefs
Seven-Alarm Fire in Revere Likely Accidental Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that the cause of last week’s seven-alarm fire on Hyde Street was likely accidental. “We are extremely fortunate that no residents…
Revere Beach Scores Perfect Water Quality in Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Report Card
On Sunday, July 4, 2020 Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released its annual Water Quality Report Card for the Metropolitan Beaches from Nahant to Nantasket, using monitoring data from the 2020 beach season. Weekly water quality testing at Boston’s regional…
Manuel Carrero Launches Revere City Council Race for Ward 2
Manuel Carrero has announced his intention to run for City Councillor of Ward 2. The following is his announcement: Manuel Carrero, engineer and 13-year Revere resident, announced today that his campaign would seek to represent Ward 2 on the City…
List of Candidates Who Have Pulled Nomination Papers
The following is the list of candidates who have pulled nomination papers for the 2021 Municipal Election: At Large *§ Steven Morabito Sherry Rose *George J. Rotondo Kevin A. Sanchez § Marc Silvestri *Gerry Visconti Cheryl A. Whittredge *§ Anthony…
Sweet Sounds! Dan Luberto’s Voice and Videos Attracting Many Fans
Dan Luberto has owned and operated Luberto’s Bakery on Broadway for 35 years. With its wide and varied selection of delicious pastries and treats, Luberto’s has reigned as one of the city’s most popular and patronized food businesses. And for…
State Officials’ Legislation Improves Safety and Awareness for Swimmers
In an effort to increase public safety and awareness at state parks and beaches, Gov. Charles Baker filed legislation to increase fines for swimming outside designated waterfronts across the Commonwealth. The legislation, “An Act Relative to Enhanced Enforcement of Swimming…
