Two recent contracts for Everett Public School administrators have similar unprecedented, unlimited vacation and sick time accumulation that were contained in former Supt. Fred Foresteire’s contract – stipulations that several School Committee members condemned only a few weeks ago. Contracts…
Month: April 2019
Licensing Commission Reviews Four Business Permits at Monthly Meeting
The City’s Licensing Commission met on Tuesday, April 16, at City Hall to review the licenses of four local dining and nightlife establishments. On the agenda were La Finca Restaurant at 37 Norwood St., Everett Bar & Grill at 206…
Councilors approve City’s Changes to Administrative Code
The City Council debated long into the night on Monday, April 22, during a three-and-a-half hour meeting while torrential rains buffeted City Hall. The key agenda item was the long-awaited vote on the City’s administrative code, which principally divided Councilors…
Beautify, Restore and Create Maddie English Students Spend Break Designing Rain Garden
For the school spring break last week, some students went to Florida, while others traveled to destinations inside the state. However, one group of dedicated eighth graders from the Madeleine English School went to Wyllis Avenue – a dead-end street…
Mayor, McLaughlin Look to Settle Wellness Center Questions
City Councilors aired out some differences with the administration on the ongoing Wellness Center issue last Tuesday, April 17, with the situation taking a giant step downward in terms of intensity. Councilor Michael McLaughlin had been invited with City Solicitor…
School Committee Approves Final Payment to Foresteire
The School Committee has approved a final payment to former Supt. Fred Foresteire for unused vacation days, estimated at around $250,000, and the City is in the process of making that payment to him this week. The payment is the…
School Committee Investigation Expected to be Delivered Next Week
The School Committee’s independent investigation of the alleged sexual harassment by former Supt. Fred Foresteire is expected to be delivered in writing next week – and it appears that it will be a public document. Attorney Regina Ryan has been…
Applications Available for Mayor DeMaria’s Youth Summer Job Program
The City of Everett is now accepting applications for Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Summer Youth Job Program. Everett residents from ages 15 to 21 years of age who are seeking summer employment are encouraged to apply. Working papers will be required…
Council Approves Appointees to Everett Police Department, Election Commission
Councilors at Monday night’s Council meeting unanimously approved the appointment of eight new patrolmen to the Everett Police Department. The officers faced a packed audience to be sworn into public service by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. Andre Afonso, Nicholas Basteri,…
Everett Cultural Council Celebrates Grant Recipients
The Everett Cultural Council will be holding a reception to celebrate this year’s grant recipients for the cultural council grants. The council funded 32 separate projects for this year’s grant cycle, totaling more than $17,500 for arts, humanities, and science-based…