The catastrophe in Japan is an opportunity for all of us living on the East Coast to reflect on our good fortune. We are lucky the earth doesn’t quake here the way it does along the Pacific rim, where tsunamis…
Month: March 2011
Captain James Henry
It is hard for those of us who work in the private sector to understand fully what it means to have spent 28 years of your professional work life with the Everett Police Department. In fact, spending 28 years with…
Congressman Markey on the Mark
Our congressman Ed Markey told the Congress this week that we must re-think building nuclear reactors on or near to earthquake prone areas. We commend the congressman for his common sense and we urge his colleagues to follow it.
Obituaries 03-16-2011
Richard J. O’Meara Of Medford Richard J. “Dick” O’Meara of Medford died on March 11. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Fontaine); devoted father of Cathleen E. O’Meara of Medford, Brian C. O’Meara and his wife, Kate, of Knoxville,…
Mayor Celebrates Dr. Suess’ Birthday with Local Kids
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. took some time last week to celebrate Dr. Suess’ Birthday. The Mayor was invited to the City’s Elementary Schools reading a selection of the writer’s famous stories to the children. The Mayor is pictured reading to…
Eagle Bank Hosts “America Saves Week” Presentation at Connolly Center
On February 24, Christine Falzarano, Vice President, and Paulette Raymond, Financial Education Coordinator, of Eagle Bank hosted a financial literacy seminar for approximately 25 senior citizens at the Connolly Center. The seminar was held in honor of “America Saves Week,”…
School Enrollment Pushing Higher by the Month
Everett’s public school enrollment is increasing by leaps and bounds nearly every month, and has done so consistently since 2006. Almost 300 students annually have been added to the school roll here since 2006. School enrollment through 2011 is expected…
Common Council Has Quiet Meeting Monday Night
Common Councilors unanimously voted to send former police officer Michael Marchese’s home rule petition to receive 100% disability pension to the state legislature for its approval. The matter generated very little debate on Monday night as the Councilors heard that…
The Bob and Weave Game
The bit of very warm weather we experienced over the weekend hasn’t fooled any of us who have lived in this neighborhood for a lifetime. The oilman is still going to be taking our money to heat our homes as…
Charter Review
The city’s effort at Charter Review has come a long way since the Charter Commission was officially put into place. The Commission is made up of a wide variety of residents, all of whom have done a great job. Many,…