With a new attorney on board, the arraignment of former School Supt. Fred Foresteire on criminal charges has been postponed to April 26. DA Marian Ryan’s office confirmed that the arraignment will now take place on April 26 in Malden…
Month: April 2019
Wynn CEO Says They Will Lead on Human Resources, Treatment of Employees
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox told the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in the company’s opening words on Tuesday morning that they have transformed completely since allegations surfaced in the Wall Street Journal 14 months ago, and he pledged that the…
Second Defendant Found Guilty of Murder in 2016 Shooting
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Steven Mazzie have announced that Jose Vasquez Ardon, 20, of Everett, was found guilty by a Middlesex Superior Court Jury on March 26 of first-degree murder in connection with the…
City, Zoning Board Looking to Revamp Order of Project Approval Process
A new set of development design standards will help building projects adhere to a more uniform vision for the city, and help take some pressure off the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) from being the “bad guys” during the design…
Everett’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
The Everett Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 20th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded…
DiDomenico’s Bill to Lift the Cap on Kids Passed
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate reaffirmed its commitment to ending the state’s family cap policy by overwhelmingly voting to pass Senator Sal DiDomenico’s legislation to lift the Cap on Kids. The Cap on Kids – also called the “family cap”…
City Completes Renovation of Sacramone Park Concession Stand
Just in time for opening day for Everett Little League on Saturday, April 27th, the City of Everett recently completed the construction of a new concession stand at Sacramone Park. The new concession stand was part of a $3.5 million…
School Committee Will Use Search Firm for Superintendent
The Everett School Committee voted 9-0 on Monday night to procure the services of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) to conduct a full superintendent search for them this year. The Committee held a meeting last Monday, March 25,…
Encore Helps Sponsor Unique Show of French Master Toulouse-Lautrec at MFA
Everett residents will receive free admission to the MFA for the entirety of the show When famed Wynn Resorts designer Roger Thomas was honing his skills at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) School in the 1970s, he spent countless…
Bring on the Spring
Yes, we know that the calendar told us that spring officially began with the vernal equinox on March 20. And yes, the crocuses have been in full bloom, bringing a welcome burst of color to the otherwise-dreary New England landscape…