George Sullivan U.S. Postal Service retiree George J. Sullivan, 72, died on Thursday, July 16. Born in Chelsea and raised in Revere, George was the son of the late Thomas L. and Irene B. (McGrath) Sullivan, Sr. He was a…
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IBEW Local 1505 Endorses Councilor At-Large Jessica Giannino for State Rep. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 1505 endorsed Revere City Councilor At-Large Jessica Giannino for State Representative, 16th Suffolk District. Giannino has been a member of…
Suffolk Downs Drive-in is Making a Comeback
HYM Investments Group, who is developing the Suffolk Downs site into a large mixed use development, announced it is returning the drive-in to Suffolk Downs after a 50 year absence. “As we plan for the long-term redevelopment of the site,…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-ahead through July 25
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…
New Study Examines Diversity of Civic Workforce in Massachusetts
The people who work for Massachusetts cities and towns are overwhelmingly whiter and older than the communities or region that they serve, creating a looming diversity challenge as public employees retire, according to a study released this week by the…
Colarusso Officially Announces Candidacy for U.S. Congress
Special to the Journal Stoneham Selectwoman Caroline Colarusso officially announced her campaign for U.S. Congress in the Massachusetts 5th Congressional District to unseat incumbent Katherine Clark. “The voters of the 5th Congressional District will have a real choice on November…
Local Representatives Seek to Bolster Commitment to Children and Families
Speaker DeLeo and Representative Vincent joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing An Act relative to accountability for vulnerable children and families, which strengthens the laws ensuring the safety and well-being of the Commonwealth’s youngest and…
Local Man Arraigned on Several Charges
Special to the Journal Klein Ulysse, 20, of Revere was arraigned July 8 for numerous firearm, drug and receiving stolen property charges in connection with an alleged looting incident in the City of Boston following a protest on May 31.…
Guest Op-ed: My Plan to Improve Transportation in Massachusetts
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative Transportation touches every aspect of our lives: How we get to work, how we get to school, how we buy groceries, how we seek medical care, and how we connect to recreation. And…
A Night of Champions: Revere High Awards Program Scheduled for July 15
Revere High School’s student-athletes will be recognized on July 15 at a virtual Awards Night broadcast live on the Revere Youtube Channel. Director of Athletics Frank Shea will preside over the end-of-the year event that has traditionally been held at…
Hinojosa Makes the Call: Umpire, Field Director Steps Up for Yawkey League
Mike Hinojosa was truly in charge over the weekend at the Revere High School baseball field. Hinojosa not only assisted the Yawkey Baseball League by allowing it to use the Revere field for the games, but he served as the…
Obituaries 07-15-2020
Charles Caccamesi Acupuncture physician and Black Belt instructor Charles Caccamesi, 69, formerly of Revere, died suddenly in Naples, FLA. on June 30. The son of Charles and Susie (Scifo) Caccamesi, Charles was a graduate of New England School of Acupuncture…
Obituaries 07-08-2020
Ann Festa Retired Revere Public School teacher and administrator Ann Festa of Revere died unexpectedly on July 6. A graduate of RHS, class of 1970, she went on to Salem State to receive a degree in education as well as…
It’s a Summer Sensation: Banana Boat Always a Big Draw for Beachgoers
The long lines are forming at Banana Boat which is no surprise for the popular ice cream stand that is in its 43rd year at its location at the corner of Beach Street and Ocean Avenue. Sisters Avri Schena and…
Chelsea Curves Construction Look-Ahead through July 11
Route 1 Traffic Impacts • Route 1 Northbound : Approaching the Tobin Bridge from Boston, the work zone begins in the left lane. 2 of 3 travel lanes will be open during daytime hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.) • Route 1…
Even During times of Crisis, Roca Continues to Prove That Change Is Possible
Nobody wants to be defined by their challenges but Covid-19 has highlighted a crisis among a population that, in the best of times, was struggling to thrive. Roca believes in the most vulnerable young adults in the Commonwealth. They are…
Guest Op-Ed: Fighting for Workers Rights: My Agenda for Labor
By Joe Gravellese In an election year, everyone claims to support working people. The way we can truly show we care about workers is by supporting ambitious policy that defends collective bargaining rights, ensures workplace safety, and fights for fair…
Obituaries 07-01-2020
Francesco Cavaretta Member of Local 534 and WWII veteran Francesco P. “Frank†Cavaretta of Malden passed away June 23 at the age of 94. The cherished father of Frank Cavaretta of Malden, Mr. Cavaretta was a World War II veteran…
News Briefs
Saturday DPW Disposal Service Returns The Saturday DPW Disposal Service will return on June 27th and will continue on the last Saturday of each month, from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. On this day, residents can bring the following items to the…
Arrigo Launches Raise up Revere Fund to Support Families, Businesses Through Ongoing COVID-19 Recovery
Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley recently announced the launch of the Raise Up Revere Fund, focused on meeting the immediate needs of Revere families and small businesses that have been most…
