An 18-year old Everett man, Shadane Richards, was arrested on multiple charges last Friday, September 6, after a report of daytime gunfire on Calhoun Avenue resulted in a response from Everett Police, the North Metro SWAT team and the temporary…
Month: September 2013
Primary Preview: Clerk Predicts 5,500 Voters in Turnout, Four Races on the Ballot
With a Mayor’s race at the top of the ticket and three Ward Council seats also before voters, City Clerk Michael Matarazzo predicted this week that about 20-percent of Everett’s registered voters will turnout for next week’s September 17 Primary…
Boston Agrees to Negotiate with Wynn as a Surrounding Community: Move Ends Speculation That Boston Could ‘Block’ Everett Casino Deal
Following a Massachusetts Gaming Commission hearing last Wednesday, at which the city of Boston was directed by the Gaming Commission to “work out” its issues with Steve Wynn’s casino proposal for Everett, or face the likelihood that the Gaming Commission…
Now We Can Just Wait
The news on last Friday that Mayor Thomas Menino of Boston will no longer be pushing his claim to be a host community status to the Wynn Development certainly comes as good news to Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the taxpayers…
Remembering 9/11: The Fight Against Extremists Still is Ongoing
If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Police Briefs 09-11-2013
9/06 Nicholas Gonchar, 20, 104 Governor Winthrop Rd., Somerville, was arrested for illegal possession of Class A substance, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. Keith Grace, 21, 185 Spencer Ave., Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant.…
Tide Washes out Springfield; Defeating the Eagles 31-23 in Season Opener
The air was crisp. The stands at Veterans Memorial stadium were full with the Boston skyline peaking over Cabot Street. The Tide rushed on the field as the band played the fight song in a sea of roaring fans. Football…
Obituaries 09-11-2013
John Fitzpatrick Retired Shipper John E. Fitzpatrick of Peabody, a longtime resident of Peabody, died at North Shore Medical Center-Salem Hospital on September 6. He was 53 years old. Born in Boston and a retired shipper for retail stores, he…
MGC: “Settle this Dispute” to Boston and Wynn Officials
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is giving the proponents of the Wynn Everett Casino proposal and the City of Boston until the end of the week to resolve an ongoing dispute over whether or not Boston should be considered a…
Renovations Nearly Complete as Grand Re-opening is Scheduled
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the newly renovated Glendale Park is very near completion. While the park may seem complete to the common eye, there are a few details that need to be finalized before opening the…