Last week, Revere City Councilor At-Large, Jessica Giannino, submitted signatures the Secretary of State, Bill Galvin’s office. The signatures were later certified, resulting in confirmation that Giannino will officially be on the September ballot for State Representative, 16thSuffolk District. “I’m…
Month: April 2020
Revere’s Gravellese Qualifies for Ballot in State Rep Race
Joe Gravellese has qualified for the ballot in the Democratic Primary for State Representative in the 16th Suffolk District (Revere, Chelsea, Saugus), turning in his verified signatures at the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office last week. The Primary election will be held…
Not Many Visitors to Quarantine Hotel, But Necessary Says City Manager
The Quality Inn quarantine regional hotel effort has been quite an expensive affair for Chelsea and Revere, but so far it hasn’t had too many guests. Needless to say, City Manager Tom Ambrosino said it was a service that is…
MassDOT Schedules Tunnel Lighting Maintenance in Ted Williams Tunnel
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that there will be reduced lighting in the Ted Williams Tunnel (TWT) eastbound and westbound in Boston. This essential work began on Sunday, April 26, at 11 p.m., and will continue through…
Chelsea Police Department Reminds Residents of Construction Zone Parking Restrictions
Chief Brian Kyes and the Chelsea Police Department would like to remind residents to follow any parking restrictions that may be temporarily implemented in construction zones throughout the city. Over the next few months, crews will be completing construction projects…
Charlestown Company Offers Online Ordering of Produce and Specialty Foods for Next-Day Pickup
Consumers can now order a self-described “chef’s selection” of fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty food online for next-day pickup from a Charlestown-based company. Located at 18 Bunker Hill Industrial Park, Costa Fruit & Produce is offering its selection of the…
Cares Act: City Planning Worker Transitions to Food Supply Coordinator
About two months ago, Ben Cares was tucked away at his desk in the City’s Planning Department, mostly only going outside during a workday to take a site visit to a park that was to be renovated, or scouting out…
Carter Street Off-Ramp Closure Reminder
The Carter Street off-ramp from Route 1 Southbound in Chelsea will close for three weekends for necessary repairs and safety improvements on the Carter Street off-ramp. The ramp closure originally scheduled for the weekend of April 24-27 has been shifted…
Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Benefit Event Spring for Independence Raises Over $146k
Mystic Valley Elder Services’ (MVES) annual fundraiser Spring For Independence to help older adults and adults with disabilities was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, in its fifteenth year, was to be held on April 4th at…
SJC Issues Updated Order Regarding State Court Operations During the Pandemic
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 at least June 1,…