Special to the Journal Last Thursday, the Baker-Polito Administration stepped up its targeted initiative to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in communities across the Commonwealth with the highest number of positive cases. This initiative brings even greater focus to…
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EBNHC Announces Greg Wilmot as New SVP, COO
Last week the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced that Greg Wilmot has been promoted to the role of senior vice president (SVP) and chief operating officer (COO). Wilmot most recently served as vice president and executive director of…
MACIR Makes and Donates 12,000 Masks to Revere Public Schools
When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit Revere, MACIR (Moroccan American Connections in Revere) switched gears from an organization that helps integrate the growing Moroccan American population in the city of Revere to becoming one of the leading producers of masks and…
Keefe Seeks Reduction in Liquor License Fees
Council President Patrick Keefe will propose that the liquor license fees for local establishments be reduced by 50 percent for 2021. He will introduce the motion for a vote by his colleagues at the Sept. 14 City Council meeting. “I’m…
State Agencies, 13 Communities Find Ways to Cut Construction Costs on Mobility
The MBTA, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Massport, the City of Boston, the City of Cambridge, the City of Somerville, the Town of Brookline, the City of Everett, the Town of Watertown, the…
Construction Update: Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project Construction Look-Ahead Through Sept. 19
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…
Obituaries 09-09-2020
Vincent Steriti Retired Revere Fire Department Deputy Chief Vincent A. Jim†Steriti, 94, died August 31 at his home in Nahant surrounded by his loving family. The husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty†(Oliver) Steriti, he was born in Revere,…
La Abuela Carmen Products Bakery Opens on Squire Road
John Gil has opened a new Colombian-style bakery, La Abuela Carmen Products, at 154 Squire Road, which is the former location of Esposito’s Bakery. “We’re going to combine our own Colombian bakery’s breads and cakes with the cakes, pastries and…
Knights of Columbus Provide Scholarships, Elect Officers
The Revere Knights of Columbus, St. Michael the Archangel Council #16550 has been busy despite the Corona 19 Pandemic. In May, we did crown the Statue of the Blessed Mother at the Council. We are proud to have a dedicated…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Costanza Named to Dean’s List at American International College Matthew Costanza, of Revere, has been named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at American International College (AIC). Dean’s List students are are full time students who have achieved a 3.3…
Save the Harbor and Brain Arts Bring You Beats on the Beach Virtual Music Contest
The environmental advocacy organization Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the non-profit Brain Arts Organization have teamed up this summer to connect people to the region’s public beaches during the pandemic through free virtual arts and wellness programs that amplify…
EBNHC Named One of America’s Best Employers in Massachusetts: Magazine Recognizes the Health Center as a Top Workplace Based on Employee Opinion
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community health center in Massachusetts and among the largest community health centers in the country, has been named to the second annual list of America’s Best Employers by State 2020, presented by…
Revere’s Waterfront Ambassador Had a Busy Summer
A Revere youth that worked this summer as a Waterfront Ambassadors participated in a nature-inspired art project in the city. The Waterfront Ambassadors, a summer youth employment program run by the Trustees Boston Waterfront, is a summer team that consists…
Obituaries 09-02-2020
James Arthur Edward Buckley Incredible Chef and Baker and Longtime Member of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus James Arthur Edward Buckley of Revere passed away at home on August 29 at the age of 68. Born in Revere on March 21,…
News Briefs
AG Healey Endorses Terrence Kennedy For Governor’s Council Governor’s Councilor Terrence Kennedy is proud to announce he has received the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in his bid for re-election. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 1st. “I…
Councillor Joanne’s McKenna’s Home to Be the Testing Site for Airplane Emissions Study
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is well known for looking out for her constituents’ best interests on the streets of Beachmont and as it now turns out, officially in the air up above the neighborhood as well. McKenna’s home and…
Firefighters Battle Two Multiple-Alarm Blazes on Same Night
Special to The Journal A box alarm was struck August 5 at 8:21 p.m. for a report of a structure fire at 93 Bradstreet Avenue. Deputy Manion on arrival assumed Command and called in that a working fire was in…
Friends of Mary Ellen Greenway Circulating Greenway Extension Survey
Last year Rep. Adrian Madaro secured $100,000 in the state budget for an engineering, environmental and feasibility study to extend the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway past Constitution Beach to Belle Isle Marsh and eventually to Winthrop and Revere. Support for…
Letters to the Editor
Supports Gravellese Dear Editor, As the September 1 primary approaches, I’m sure there has been plenty of opportunity to get to know the candidates for the 16th Suffolk district of Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus. But in case you’re still making…
Revere AD Shea Will Meet With GBL Officials on Fate of Fall Season
Revere High School Director of Athletics Frank Shea will be meeting with Greater Boston League officials to determine the fate of the 2020 fall sports season for Revere High teams. Because the city of Revere is being heavily impacted by…
