Ignazio “Zino” Mantia Of Everett Ignazio “Zino” Mantia of Everett, a US Army Vietnam War veteran, passed away on April 6. Born in Sicily, Italy, the beloved husband of Marcia (Beliveau), he was the father of Alicia, John and Alexandra,…
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Long-anticipated Investigators Found a Culture of Secrecy, Failure to Follow Policies for Steve Wynn Complaints
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unveiled its long-anticipated investigation of Wynn Resorts and Encore Boston Harbor and reported they found a company culture that did not follow policies when allegations were made against former CEO Steve Wynn, and also used…
Now That’s A Bunch of Bull… Restaurant Owner Will Fight for ‘Sign’
When Wilton Rangel looked at the front of his Broadway steakhouse, he determined it needed a bull. So he had an six-foot white bull imported from Brazil at a cost of $5,000 and spent another $2,000 installing it on the…
Some School Committee Members Regret Lucrative Contract with Foresteire
School Committee Chair Tom Abruzzese said he was embarrassed and frustrated by the employment contract that allowed former Supt. Fred Foresteire to accumulate hundreds of unused vacation days over his career, time that is now worth more than $450,000. “With…
Encore Boston Harbor Said to Have Handled Two Harassments Well
During the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) hearing into Wynn’s suitability on Tuesday morning, it was revealed that two sexual harassment complaints had been leveled against an executive at the Everett office in 2017 and 2018. Attorney Denise Murphy, a Boston…
Public’s Assistance Sought in Bradford Terrace Homicide Police Release Sketch of Alleged Attacker
Everett Police and District Attorney Marian Ryan have released a sketch of the alleged suspect in a fatal stabbing on Bradford Terrace last week, and are calling for help from the public in identifying the man. DA Marian Ryan and…
‘Red 8’ Chinese Dining Coming to Encore Boston Harbor This Summer
Red 8 – named because eight is a lucky number and red a lucky color in Asia – will open within the $2.6 billion, Five-Star Encore Boston Harbor resort this summer. Located on the south gaming floor within the 210,000-square-foot…
Shrewsbury Man Indicted in a Complex Motor Vehicle Fraud Scheme
A Shrewsbury man who owns two automotive repair businesses – including one on Lower Broadway – has been indicted in connection with a complex motor vehicle fraud scheme in which he damaged vehicles and stole $170,000, Attorney General Maura Healey…
Everett, Wynn Respond to Unveiling of the MGC Report
Everett residents and Wynn company officials responded Tuesday afternoon to the unveiling of the MGC investigation, with most Everett residents saying they weren’t shocked and they hoped that the Encore project would move forward. A couple dozen Everett residents attended…