Month: February 2012

City Takes First Step in Healthcare Change

Senior members of Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr.’s administration and panel representing the City’s labor unions met recently to open discussions redesigning the City’s healthcare coverage for employees.  The City Council adopted legislation giving the Mayor authority to initiate discussions with…

Shocking Allegations

Weekend news reports on radio and television sent out the word about a shocking allegation that a custodian has abused a youngster at the Keverian School. Two custodians were immediately removed from their positions by Superintendent of Schools Fred Foresteire…

Football Injuries

The Boston Globe printed an interesting story over the weekend about high school football injuries and their impact on local athletes in the affected cities and towns. Everett, the Globe indicated, was at the top of the list for football…

Police Briefs 02-22-2012

February 14 Dwayne Hill, 49, 148 Vernal St., Everett, was arrested on warrants. February 15 Gary Brown, 55, 34 Woodlawn St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Sean McNamee, 22, 211 North Washington St., North Attleboro, was arrested on a…

Sports 02-22-2012

EHS girls qualify for state tourney The Everett High girls basketball team qualified for the state tournament for the second time in the past three years with an emotional 40-37 triumph over Salem Thursday in the EHS gym. The Lady…

Obituaries 02-22-2012

Alan Abkowitz Of New Hampshire, formerly of Everett Alan Abkowitz of Raymond, NH, formerly of Everett, died on February 16. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Berger) Abkowitz; devoted father of Jeff Abkowitz; loving son of the…