On March 27, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to move the individual tax filing and payment deadline, support municipal government operations, and allow alcohol sales for take-out or delivery…
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AD Shea working to start spring season May 4
Revere High Director of Athletics Frank Shea is focusing his efforts on the spring sports season and a starting date of May 4 for pre-season practices. The MIAA, the organization that governs interscholastic sports in Massachusetts and of which Revere…
City, EBNHC, HYM team up for COVID-19 testing for First Responders at Suffolk Downs on Saturday
A coordinated effort between the City of Boston, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), local healthcare providers and the owner of Suffolk Downs to test as many of the city’s First Responders for COVID-19 occured Saturday at Suffolk Downs. …
Standard Setter: Gurska earns All-American honors for new college program
There are few honors in collegiate sports more prestigious or sought-after than All-American. It means you’ve been selected the best of the best among all athletes in the country for a particular season. Like Heisman Trophy winner, “All-American†is a…
EBNHC taking the necessary steps to protect our community
As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence of diseases like this. The…
MBTA tweaks reduced service schedule, provides other updates
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the MBTA announced last week that it would be reducing frequency in service to help facilitate social distancing. However, following Tuesday’s implementation of service reductions that led to crowded trains on…
House passes legislation to support workers effected by the public health emergency
Last week House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the…
Revere Public Schools updates breakfast, lunch distribution
In light of the Governor’s request that more people stay home as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, Revere Public School (RPS) Superintendent Dianne Kelly said the schools will be reducing hours for breakfast and lunch distribution sites. “Beginning on Wednesday (today)…
Local funeral Homes adapt to COVID-19 pandemic
While Gov. Charlie Baker listed businesses performing funeral and memorial services as ‘essential’ businesses that can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and statewide shutdown of other non-essential businesses, local funeral homes have had to adapt accordingly. With churches closed…
Letters to the Editor 3-25-2020
REVERE’S VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ear Editor, We truly appreciate all who want to be involved as we are faced with this national and very local emergency. We hear of many offers to help from individuals and from community organizations…
Obituaries 3-25-2020
Gertrude Packer Lifelone Revere residentGertrude (Borodkin) Packer, 96, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away on Sunday, March 22. She was the beloved wife of the late William Packer, devoted mother of Harold Packer and his wife, Jo Ann Packer…
Revere closes schools, Arrigo praises Dr. Kelly’s leadership
Like many school districts across the state, Revere Public Schools made the difficult decision to cancel classes until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. While schools across the district closed, Revere Public School Superintendent Diane Kelly and…
EBNHC offers advice amid Coronavirus pandemic
Special to the Journal Community health centers like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are among America’s first responders in public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is essential that we play a role in educating the community…
Revere resident opens Boson hair salon
A Revere resident can add business owner to her resume with the recent opening of Luxor Hair Studio at 137 Charles St. on Boston’s Beacon Hill. Rosanna Miller, who worked for nearly seven years as a stylist at another Beacon…
Baris Berk of United Brokers proves that the American Dream is alive
Baris Berk grew up in Turkey and emigrated to the United States in 1998. “I had $1,800 cash in my pocket,†remembers Berk, 46, adding that he came to this country hoping that his hard work would help him attain…
St. Mary’s star D’Itria leads team to state title
By Cary Shuman Even before Nicolette D’Itria arrived on the St. Mary’s campus as an incoming eighth-grader, there was talk that a very talented athlete from Revere was ready to make a major impact in the school’s powerful girls basketball…
City Council seeks meeting with Revere Little League directors about McMackin Park
City Council President Patrick Keefe has made Pop Warner one of the most prized youth sports programs in the city. The RPW leader will now try to rebuild another gem in the city: McMackin Little League Field, also known as…
Obituaries 3-18-22
Dante Memmolo, Jr. Retired dental industry sales rep.A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, East Boston on March 16, for Dante M. Memmolo Jr., who passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River on March 11. He…
State Rep. candidates start new type of campaigning
The race to be the successor to RoseLee Vincent as Revere’s state representative has begun. Revere candidates Joseph Gravellese and Jessica Giannino are moving forward in their campaigns and the Democratic Primary that will be held on Sept. 1. Gravellese…
Council approves Viscay as City finance director
The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Richard Viscay as the new finance director for the city of Revere. Viscay will also remain in his position of city auditor and budget director, and has been appointed to the Revere…
