The Kiwanis Club of Everett announced this week that the second annual Wal for Ersilia will be a virtual 5K this year that will culminate on Oct. 3. Last year’s inaugural Walk was very well supported by the community and…
Month: September 2020
Logging On: Schools Starts Remotely at Home, in E-Learning Centers
Sometime generally around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning, students across the district didn’t necessarily re-unite with friends in the schoolyard after an eventful summer, meet the new teacher in person, or lug football equipment to Everett High for practice after…
CHA Everett Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases, But Caregivers More Confident This Time Around
The CHA Everett hospital has seen an uptick in cases and patients coming in with COVID-19 cases, but caregivers there are more confident and experienced to deal with it this time around – and better resources as well, compared to…
Zoning Change for Unit Conversion Questioned at Planning Board
It was a zoning change that was supposed to have a welcome reception at the Planning Board on Monday night, but several on the Board were not exactly excited about a zoning change that would allow accessory dwelling units in…
After 28 Years, as Determined as Ever to Bring Susan Taraskiewicz’s Killer or Killers to Justice
Twenty-eight years ago this week, the body of Susan Taraskiewicz was found in the trunk of her car, which had been left outside an auto repair shop on Route 1A in Revere. So much time has passed since then. But…
MGC Appoints Wells as New Director
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last week selected Karen Wells as its new Executive Director. The MGC’s five commissioners voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Wells, who has been with the MGC since 2013, serving as Director of the Investigations and…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Formally Introduces Therapy K-9 Millie
Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is proud to formally introduce Millie – the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office first therapy dog. Millie joins fellow MSO working dogs who are tasked with searching for contraband, explosives and missing people. Unlike her K-9 colleagues, Millie…
Officials Ready to Move on Pope John RFP; St. Theresa’s Project Could Break Ground
The City is preparing to put out an RFP for affordable senior/veterans housing at the former Pope John High School this month in a move to get the transformative project on upper Broadway into the hands of a developer and…
Everett High School Family Liaisons 2020-21 School Year
The Everett Public Schools has recently put in place numerous family liaisons for schools across the district who speak multiple languages and are there to help parents navigate the school system. The Liaisons were a major request from parents and…
City of Everett Receives Funding for Broadway Project
The City of Everett has received a $150,000 grant award from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Shared Streets & Spaces quick-launch/quick-build grant program. The MassDOT’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program is intended to support projects that promote public health, safe…