Former city receiver William Roccia, 42, of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Everett, pleaded guilty on June 27 in Middlesex Superior Court to a charge of larceny over $250, and has been sentenced to two years probation, 40 hours of…
Month: July 2013
Shute Library Will Close Next Week for Construction: New Temporary Library Location to Open Aug. 5
With renovation construction of Shute Library scheduled to begin in August, the city has its transition plans to accommodate the library’s faithful customers beginning on August 5, 2013, with the opening of a temporary location at 21 Whittier Drive. The…
Menino’s Threat on Wynn’s Casino
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino’s threat to scuttle the Wynn casino development (since it is being built on a sliver of Boston land) is reason for concern. Menino is a politician from the old school who knows how to get what…
Police Briefs 07-24-2013
July 8 Jose Salvador, 18, 604 Washington St., Chelsea, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle unlicensed and in violation of marked lanes. Jose Mendez-Martinez, 30, 189 Bowdoin St., Dorchester, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle unlicensed and in…
Obituaries 07-24-2013
Howard Whittaker Served in Two Wars; Member of Many Veterans Organizations Howard I. Whittaker of Kennebunk, ME, formerly of Middlebury, CT, died on July 18. Howard graduated from Wilby High School in Waterbury, CT, class of 1942. He enlisted in…
City Tour
State Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki (second from left) joined Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. on a tour Tuesday highlighting the city’s business, housing and employment opportunities. Also pictured at the construction site for the luxury apartment complex…
Aldermen Approve Transfers from Free Cash for the Budget
The Board of Aldermen voted 6-0 on two recommendations by City Auditor Richard Viscay Monday night to appropriate a total of $1,028,219 from the budgetary fund balance, also known as Free Cash, so that the city could use the money…
Few Primary Races Shaping Up in City Elections; Candidates Nominating Papers Due Back Today
Everett City Clerk Michael Matarazzo said on Monday that despite the fact that the city council will be shrinking on January 1, 2014, the city may only have five primary contests for the reduced number of council seats, because not…
Everett Sued Seven Times Since 2007 by Employees
In an issue that was first raised by Alderman and Mayoral candidate Robert Van Campen last month, City Solicitor Colleen Mejia reported this week to the Board of Aldermen that the city has been forced to defend itself against a…
Thank You, Secretary Bialecki
Secretary of Housing and Economic Greg Bialecki visited Everett Tuesday as part of a tour that his office said “focuses on the interesting businesses, community hubs, new market-rate housing, and public transportation options that make this city an ideal location…