When Pat and Karen Roberto cut the ribbon on their new business, ERA Millennium Real Estate on Ferry Street, their children were young and their life was much different. Now, 20 years later, the business has grown exceptionally, and at…
Month: November 2019
Shocking: As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Laws for Moving Dead Bodies Stuck in the Past
It was a cold and brisk Thanksgiving morning last year, Nov. 22, but the sun shone brightly on Everett as the Crimson Tide began preparations for their annual football game, and thousands of families gathered happily to gorge on turkey…
Superintendent Choices Upset Internal Candidates and Mayor
Several Everett officials and a couple of local candidates for the superintendent are sounding the alarm on the process to pick a new school leader – saying the local candidates should have been considered. Given the nature of the School…
Licensing Commission Reviews Permits
The City’s Licensing Commission met on Monday, Nov. 18, at City Hall to review the licenses of eight local dining and nightlife establishments. Present at the meeting were Licensing Board President Phil Antonelli, Board Member Phil Arloro, Board Clerk Annette…
Malden Courthouse Shut Down for Air-Quality Concerns
The Malden District Court – where most Everett criminal and civil cases are filed – was abruptly shut down this week due to indoor environmental concerns related to an ongoing construction project. The court will be moved over a period…
Council Passes Infrastructure Petitions
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, in a marathon meeting of City Council, members passed items affecting infrastructure and short-term rentals in Everett. •Cellular antennas Council approved the installation of small cell antennas at the following locations: 431, 573 and 642 Broadway;…
Everett High Students Ready to Present Full Musical Production This Week
Since early September, the sounds of music have been echoing through the auditorium at Everett High School. It has been a semester of dedicated theatre students practicing, practicing and then practicing again for the musical, ‘Once on this Island,’ which…
Council: Short-Term Rental Operators Must Live at Property Year-Round
During its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Council reviewed two ordinances relating to short-term rentals in the City of Everett. The first ordinance outlined a number of requirements for the operators of short-term rentals managed through booking sites like Airbnb.…
Sen. DiDomenico Secures $2.5 Million for 2020 Census Count
Sen. Sal DiDomenico played a key role in securing funding in the state budget that will help to ensure a complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census. Sen. DiDomenico and his House colleague Representative Michael Moran were the lead…
Everett Redevelopment Announces Finalists for Everett Square
The Everett Redevelopment Authority (ERA) recently edged closer to the dramatic revitalization of Everett Square. The ERA announced that Chestnut Equity, Di Girolamo Companies, and Legacy Building and Development Corp. will advance to the final round of the redevelopment of…