By Councilor Michael McLaughlin I write to discuss the unfortunate, and frankly shocking, display by our Mayor in the Council chambers just last week. It was my hope that we would have an open and thoughtful discussion with the Mayor…
Month: March 2019
Guest Op-ed City Administration Took Action on Wellness Center
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria (as delivered to the City Council on March 4) For some time now, there has been a great deal of repeated false information publicized about the Health and Wellness Center. False claims of a settlement, to…
Hands-free Driving Makes Sense
Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Pope John Captures North Sectional Title Price-Espada, Collins, Imbruglia Power the Tigers Past KIPP Academy
The Pope John XXIII High School boys basketball team faced an interesting challenge in the Division 4 North Sectionals Friday night at Tewksbury High School. The Tigers’ opponent, KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Academy, a charter school from Lynn, was…
Obituaries 03-13-2019
Anne Gallant Of Everett Anne T. (Iosue) Gallant of Everett died on March 5. The beloved wife of the late Abel Gallant, she was the loving mother of John Gallant, Thomas Gallant and his wife, Mary, Robert Gallant and his…
Snow Mower
Story Time with Seuss
Complaint Outlined – Allegations Made Against Fred Foresteire
What is detailed in the Everett Police criminal complaint against former Supt. Fred Foresteire – though just an allegation at this point – is shocking and sad to many in the community. The redacted complaint – which does not contain…
Mayor Clashes with Council on Wellness Center Issues, Calls It ‘Nonsense’
Heading into Monday night’s City Council committee meeting, Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin was looking for the answers to 41 questions from a half-dozen city officials regarding the controversy surrounding the operation of city’s Health and Wellness Center. But what…
City Ordinance to Prepare for Short-term Rentals in Advance of Casino Opening
Just one week after the City Council engrossed a short-term (AirBNB) ordinance in the City, the administration is preparing to implement that new ordinance, especially as the City begins to see more and more visitors when the Encore Boston Harbor…