Special to the Journal The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on Monday issued an updated order, which will be effective May 4, 2020, regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new order, until…
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Science Matters
By Jack Clarke Either science matters or it doesn’t. Policy makers can’t have it both ways and selectively apply it only when it advances a political agenda. Science should inform and drive public policy not the other way around –…
City’s Pop-Up Food Pantry Distributes 200 Grocery Bags
Truck Rolls Over at Brown Circle
The incident had all the makings of a disaster last Friday afternoon at 2:30. A gasoline tanker truck had rolled over in the busy Brown Circle rotary in Revere, spilling out 11,000 gallons of fuel on to the road. With…
What a Difference a Day Makes
COVID-19 Cases Approaching 700
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 19, the Revere Board of Health has…
EBNHC Is Working to Ensure the Safety of All
Special to the Journal The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is working aggressively on the front lines of COVID-19. We are coordinating and developing resources so that our patients, staff, and community members have access to vital information and…
A Team Approach: Revere Teachers Are Working Hard to Deliver a Sound Education
Under the unprecedented situation of a global pandemic, Revere teachers are delivering the educational experience that has made the Revere school system a national model for urban cities in America. It is not an easy assignment. Nothing can replace the…
Uncertain Unemployment: New Claims Face Uncertainty, Inconsistency, and No Answers
Those filing new unemployment claims with the state Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are facing great inconsistencies with their regular payment and the extra $600 promised from the federal government as part of the CARES Act – and getting through…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
A Social-Distant Birthday Surprise!
A telephone conversation with Fr. John Sheridan
Special to the Journal This week I had a telephone conversation with Fr. John Sheridan, pastor of Morning Star Catholic Collaborative, which is the monogram for St. Mary of the Assumption Parish/Revere and Our Lady of Grace, Chelsea/Everett. For Fr.…
