Month: April 2019
Spring Fling
Looking at the News: Nomination Papers Spark Interest in What Could Be an Interesting Council, School Committee Election
The availability of Nomination Papers always brings about the first surprises of a Municipal Election season, and on April 28, that season will start in earnest when potential candidates can begin “pulling papers” at the City Clerk’s office. This year’s…
Council Hears City’s Proposed Changes to Administrative Code
On Thursday, April 11, the Council convened for its regular meeting of the Committee of the Whole. On the agenda was a single item, a presentation by the administration to amend the City of Everett Administrative Code. The Council will…
Workers at Everett/Chelsea Stop & Shop Store Go on Strike
Workers across the Greater Boston region took to the picket lines on Friday, April 12, to fight a continued contract battle against Stop & Shop – and workers were out in force at the Everett/Chelsea location as well. Most workers…
Monday’s Council Vote May Hinge on Library Board Changes
At a Committee of the Whole meeting of Council Monday, April 11, Councilors heard from the administration about its proposed changes to the City’s administrative code, a significant amount of which related to the future of the Everett Public Library…
Mayor Cancels Speech, Will Deliver ‘Virtual’ State of the City
Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced on Tuesday afternoon that he planned to forego his State of the City Address on April 25 and will instead give a virtual speech at some time in the future. The confusing news came suddenly late…
Let’s Spend Time Together! CHA Social Worker Shares Advice for Older Adults
The research is loud and clear — socialization as an older adult improves health and lets you live longer, too. “If you stay connected, you have a better shot,” writes Valerie Crooks, DSW, author of a study linking socialization to…
English Learners Program to Expand as Population Continues to Grow
As the Everett Public Schools begin to craft their current year’s budget, one new emphasis has become the English Learners (EL) program and its expansion within the schools. The new population coming into Everett, particularly Spanish speakers from El Salvador…
Everett Public Library Events
Create Your Own E-Mail! Shute Memorial Library Monday, April 22nd from 11-1 p.m. Don’t have an email? Do you need one? Sign up for a one-on-session at the Shute Library where we will help you register for your own email…