Month: February 2020
Long Reach
Black History Luncheon
DeMaria Blasts Critics and False Allegations
Mayor Carlo DeMaria took aim at his detractors at the City Council meeting on Monday, February 24, for what his personal attorney referred to as “demonstrably false allegations” regarding his conduct as mayor. The mayor demanded an audience to answer…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Walter Carrington U.S. Ambassador EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories…
Retired Fire Chief David Butler Passes at Age 65
Fire chiefs are often noted for some specialty they have brought to the Department during their tenure, and for Former Fire Chief David Butler Sr. – who passed away on Feb. 19 – he will likely be known as the…
Zoning Board Approves the 600 At the Top of Broadway Crest
In what the developer and City planners are calling a win for the future of Everett, the long-discussed project ‘The 600’ was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. The 85-unit development that would…
Encore Officials Indicate They Are Designing An Everett Aerial Tram – Or Gondolas
Encore Boston Harbor officials said this week they are in the early stages of designing a new Everett Aerial Tram – a gondola type of transportation system – that would stretch from Assembly Row to Lower Broadway and perhaps on…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Diamond Ferri: Three-time Grey Cup Champion EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’…
Sen. DiDomenico to Host DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Roast
Senator Sal DiDomenico will once again be hosting the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 6, 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus in Charlestown. This event has become the official kick-off…