Jackson Thomas offered a helping hand at the Grace Food Pantry on Sunday morning, Nov. 19, as volunteers like Thomas distributed hundreds and hundreds of pounds of Thanksgiving staples to needy families ahead of the Thursday meal.
Month: November 2017
Schiavo Club Thanksgiving Dinner
Brenda Howard and Ann Wisniewski from the Council on Aging attended Sunday’s annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Schiavo Club, Nov. 19. The dinner brought in scores of local people to celebrate and give thanks prior to the big Thursday meal.
The Big Comeback:Turkeys are Now a Common Sight in Most Communities, Even in Everett
By Seth Daniel There aren’t too many comeback stories that begin with the phrase, ‘Gobble, Gobble,’ but the story of the once-prolific wild turkey in Massachusetts certainly begins and ends with just such an utterance. Though the wild turkey disappeared…
St Therese’s Church to Be Developed into Elderly, Middle-Income Housing
By Seth Daniel The old St. Therese’s Church on Broadway was well known for spending nearly 1,500 days in a vigil protest of the closing of the beloved Parish. Since that vigil ended, it’s simply been vacant, though many have…
Councilor Matewsky Tops Ticket for Second Straight Cycle
By Seth Daniel Councilor at-Large Wayne Matewsky has been on the ballot in Everett in one form or another since 1979, but the popular City Councilor said this week that he feels like he is just now reaching his peak…
Supt Foresteire: Fenway Park Experience Will Be a Memorable One for EHS Football
By Cary Shuman Supt. of Schools Frederick Foresteire is calling the Everett High School football team’s appearance at Fenway Park a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” for Crimson Tide players, coaches, students, and fans. Fenway Park is one of the most famous sports…
Veterans, Quality, Reliable Home Care is Available Regardless of Age
Veterans: you deserve compassionate, experienced care in the comfort of your own home. A special program is available to veterans of all ages who need substantial assistance to live in their own homes and communities. The Veterans’ Independence Plus (VIP)…
DiDomenico Receives Legislator of the Year Award
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently received the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) for his work on behalf of Massachusetts public schools and the students of the Commonwealth. Senator DiDomenico was nominated for…
Mayor DeMaria Announces Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Office of Human Services will once again be collecting new and unwrapped toys for Everett children this holiday season. Drop off your donation by Thursday, Dec. 14 at the mayor’s office or attend the Christmas…
Mayor DeMaria Officially Announces City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, along with the Everett Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to announce that the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Downtown Open House will be held on Saturday, December 9, at 5 p.m. The mayor wanted to…