Sophie Hicks Long Time Volunteer at Our Lady of Grace Church and Outreach Program Sophie Hicks (Niemiera), a long-time resident of Everett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Park Manor Nursing Home in McKinney, Texas. She was…
Month: October 2019
Community Leaders Make a Very Special Delivery to the Parlin School
GBL Champions!
Over Due: Wynn Resorts Three Weeks Late on First Mitigation Payment to Everett
The first mitigation payment to the City via the Host Community Agreement (HCA) still hasn’t been received this week in full at City Hall – now approaching 30 days late for the estimated $6.8 million initial installment. By all accounts,…
Mayor Updates Council on Sale of Pope John High School Site
Mayor Carlo DeMaria appeared before Council Oct. 15 to provide an update on the sale of the Pope John XXIII High School site, which he hopes to purchase and convert into affordable housing for seniors and veterans. That plan was…
The Same – Yesterday and Today? Ward 3 School Committee Candidates Clash over Content of Advertising
There hasn’t been a big battle in a School Committee election for years, but in Ward 3 the current battle couldn’t be more connected to the distant past. That’s precisely because one candidate has pulled advertisements – some parts of…
City Officials Give Encore Public Safety Update
On Tuesday, October 15, City officials met with the City Council to update them on the status of crime and public safety issues at Encore Boston Harbor and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Police Chief Steve Mazzie and Fire Chief Anthony…
Encore President Bob DeSalvio Steps Down After Many Years at the Helm
Encore Boston Harbor President Bob DeSalvio, long the face and authority on the casino project for the Everett community, has been replaced by Operations Director Brian Gullbrants – who has been working in Boston for the last two years after…
Wayne Matewsky’s Annual Free Safe Halloween Party Is Set for Oct. 27
Councilman at Large Wayne Matewsky and Friends proudly announce the 40th Annual Free Safe Halloween Party on Sunday, October 27, 2019 Councilman At Large Wayne Matewsky & Friends started holding the Safe Halloween Party in 1979 when reports surfaced that…
Council Approves Measure That May Shorten Meetings
Beginning on Oct. 28, City Council meetings could go a lot quicker, thanks to a proposal by Councilor Michael Marchese. If you have wanted to attend meetings of City Council or watch them from the comfort of your home but…