The passing last week of Judge Joseph V. Ferrino marks the end of an era in the East Boston, Revere and Winthrop area. It is fair to say that there is no person who has been more impactful and was…
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Guest Op-Ed: Together, we must stop the MBTA service cuts
By Senator Sal DiDomenico The MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board recently released their “Forging Ahead Initiative,†a series of ill-conceived cuts to MBTA services that will have devastating (and likely long-lasting) impacts on those who rely on public transit to get to and…
Obituaries 12-02-2020
Jean Lazzari Former employee of Suffolk Downs and East Boston Savings Bank Jean M. (Garvey) Lazzari of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Thursday, November 26. Jean is a former employee of Suffolk Downs and East Boston Savings…
Class of 2020 Graduates Continue to Struggle With COVID-19 Disappointments
By Melissa Moore-Randall When schools were closed for two weeks this past March , most Revere High School (RHS) students were thinking about unexpected vacation. However, as weeks turned into months and in-person learning and athletics were cancelled for the…
Outstanding in His Field: Selevitch Receives Innocence Program’s Investigator Award
Robert Selevitch has had a distinguished career in the field of private investigation for 40 years. He has worked on some of the state’s most high-profile cases. Selevitch was honored in a ceremony on Nov. 17 with the Massachusetts Innocence…
Boncore Honored as Legislator of the Year by MAPC
Senator Joe Boncore, Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, was recognized last week by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) as “Legislator of the Year.†The award is given to honor a legislator who has exhibited leadership in promoting…
Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ 10th Annual Ultimate Tailgate Party Brings Together Over 300 Attendees Virtually in Support of Food Rescue
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 10th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party to benefit Lovin’ Spoonfuls (sponsored by Constant Contact, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Whole Foods Market) drew over 300 attendees to celebrate Spoonfuls’ impact over the last year and to generate…
Workers and Riders Rally Together for a Safe Transit System Ahead of MBTA Meeting
Transit riders, workers, and community leaders came together Thursday, Nov. 19, to oppose significant service and job cuts proposed for the MBTA. The rolling demonstration through downtown Boston ended with a rally at the State Transportation Building, and emotional testimonials…
Council Honors Retiring Rep. RoseLee Vincent
The City Council honored one of the city’s most beloved public officials, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, during the Council meeting Monday night. The meeting was held remotely, so Rep. Vincent and her husband, Richard Vincent, watched the award presentation in…
Guest Op-Ed: Thanksgiving 2020, Home, But Not Alone
By Karen Lee Sobol Has your sense of time shifted lately? Does avoiding people feel bizarre, and has Purell become your new best friend? Do you spot beauty in surprising places, and feel the rhythm of your breath inside your…
Crimson and Gold: Harvard Freshman, Olympic Hopeful Gabbie Izzo Trains at Cronin Rink
By day Gabbie Izzo is a first-year college student who happens to be attending the oldest and most prestigious university in the United States. Gabbie Izzo is also one of the nation’s elite figure skaters. The 19-year-old Harvard College freshman…
Obituaries 11-25-2020
Scott Buckley He Approached Life with Unparalleled Optimism and Toughness and an Admirable Ability to Persevere and Enjoy Each Day Scott D. Buckley of Plymouth passed away after battling a long illness on November 19 at the age of 67. Scott graduated…
Rising Son: Jaramillo Returns Home to Help City, Mayor Navigate Unprecedented Times
This is a story about a rising Revere role model whose parents came to the United States from Colombia. Juan Diego Jaramillo – who also goes by “JD†– is the son of Vicente and Gladys Jaramillo. His father came…
The Mac Attack: Turner Construction Company Supports Revere Veterans
Special to the Journal The Turner Construction Company Boston team has established a unique way to support local, former servicemen and women and their families by holding an annual macaroni and cheese, “Mac Attack,†donation drive. The 2020 drive was…
RPS Holds Third Community Meeting on Grading System: Community Hears from College Admissions Representatives
In the last installment of a series of Webinar community meetings hosted by Revere High School Principal Dr. John Perella to discuss the possibility of changing how Revere grades its students, the community heard from a panel of college admissions…
News Briefs
Learn to Skate Classes Offered at 10 Greater Boston Rinks Ice skating rinks are now open. Bay State Skating School is one of Greater Boston’s most established and popular skating programs. We have taught Learn-To-Skate classes to children ages 4-18…
Construction Update: Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead Through Nov. 28
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Massachusetts, Don’t Let the Beep Steal Your Sleep
From Springfield to Boston, Bay Staters have been protected for years, thanks to carbon monoxide (CO) protection measures first put in place statewide in 2006. That year, Massachusetts enacted a requirement for CO alarms in nearly all types of dwellings.…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You IUOE Local 4 Dear Editor, I’m a Marine veteran, a father, a first-generation American, and a former truck driver. Soon, I’ll also be an Operating Engineer with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 4, building Boston’s skyline. My…
Revere is Well Represented in Breakers Softball Program
By Melissa Moore-Randall Four years ago, the North Shore Breakers Softball Program was formed with a team of 13 ten year olds from Swampscott. The program was developed with the mindset of teaching girls the game of softball and allowing…
