City Council President Wayne Matewsky welcomed two Everett High School students to join him for a tour of City Hall on Tuesday, January 26th. The two students, Kien Lau and Samaga Pokharel, weråe very excited for their visit. “It was…
Month: February 2021
Congress Funds Low-Income Ratepayer Relief, Perhaps More Assistance on the Way
The MWRA Advisory Board reported that the recent federal COVID Relief bill contained significant resources to help low-income residents in the MWRA communities with assistance. As part of its FY 2021 appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill passed in December, Congress…
Everett Community Growers Make Move to Old High School
The Everett Community Growers (ECG) has made a big move this winter to the old Everett High School on Broadway, and will be growing in the front yard there this summer with a new Farm Stand put up and educational…
BHCC President Eddinger Named a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2021 Pinnacle Awards Honoree
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce that Pam Y. Eddinger, President, BHCC has been named a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) 2021 Pinnacle Awards honoree for outstanding achievement in Arts and Education. This year’s honorees were…
Encore Announces New Executive Chef at Rare Steakhouse
Encore Boston Harbor is pleased to announce that culinary talent Chef John Ross has accepted the position of executive chef of Rare Steakhouse. Ross has been with Encore Boston Harbor since its opening in 2019. Prior to joining the team…
MassDOT Announces Shared Space Grant for Bluebikes in Everett
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the award of $3,236,762.78 in the third round of funding from the Baker-Polito Administration’s Shared Winter Streets and Spaces program, including a grant for BlueBike Stations in Everett. The program, which was launched on November…
Despite Some Interruption, Council Committee Dives Into Internet Issues
The City is entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this week with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to take a “deep dive” into the Internet and connectivity issues that have plagued subscribers off all kinds through the last…
Super Sunday: No Super Bowl Team, No Problem
The New England Patriots might not be front and center this year, and maybe our quarterback is wintering in Florida this time around, but Boston still ranks as the third best city for football fans this season, according to the…
Minimum Wage Should Be at $15.00
In 1971, the minimum wage across the United States, as mandated by federal law, was $1.60. Today, the federal minimum stands at $7.25. One might look at those two numbers and think that because the minimum wage has increased by…
Oregon Leads the Way on Drugs
For more than 50 years, America has been fighting the “war on drugs,” an endeavor that began under the administration of President Richard M. Nixon, who had the avowed purpose of arresting and incarcerating as many Blacks and other minorities as possible, especially…