After more than a year hiatus, Encore Boston Harbor’s esteemed Master Classes will resume this June with two courses to be taught on one of the property’s stunning outdoor terraces. •Sunday, June 13: Oyster Shucking and Champagne Tasting – Back by popular demand,…
Month: May 2021
Downing Urges Massachusetts to Pilot Expanded Guaranteed Income Program
Following early reports of success out of the City of Chelsea’s guaranteed income project, former state senator, clean energy business leader and current gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing today called for Massachusetts to invest in an expanded guaranteed income pilot program,…
DiDomenico and Advocates Hold Briefing on Civil Rights Legislation
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently hosted a legislative briefing alongside his House partners Representatives Joan Meschino (D-Hull) and Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston), regarding new civil rights legislation they have filed: S.996/H.1792, An Act to create access to justice. Civil rights legislation is meant to ensure…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Sylvia Navarro-Olivares
What do you do in the City? “Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk. I started working at the Connolly Center before coming here. I do a little bit of everything that is offered in the City Clerk’s Office. I help…
News in Brief
May is Older American Month In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in our communities as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new…
We Deserve This Great Weather
With Massachusetts entering the reopening phase after 14 months of lockdowns, the arrival of the magnificent weather this week could not have been better-timed. All of us have had to make sacrifices to varying degrees during the pandemic. Many of…
Liz Cheney Is a Profile in Courage
We disagree with Liz Cheney on just about everything, politically-speaking. We suspect that most of our readers also have felt the same way over the years. But there is no denying that her principled stand in opposition to her party…
Letters to the Editor
Everett Riverfront Development To the Editor, It seems that Mayor DeMaria and his Riverfront development planners missed the mark with proposed moorings in the Malden River. Yachts and sailboats might look amazing in a postcard or drone video, but realistically,…
Guest Op-Ed: AFT Massachusetts Calls for Full School Reopening This Fall
By Beth Konto The 23,000-member AFT Massachusetts today released the following statement from AFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos: “The last year has been incredibly difficult for students, for educators, and for parents, but the light at the end of the tunnel…
Crimson Tide Completes Undefeated Season: Everett High Defeats Lynn Classical 42-12 in Finale
The Everett High football team wrapped up an undefeated season with a 42-12 victory over Lynn Classical Friday night at Manning Field in Lynn. It was another powerful exhibition of football by Coach Rob DiLoreto’s Crimson Tide, who scored 20…