As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey offered a safety message in advance of the #1 day for residential fires in Massachusetts. “Over the past five years, there have been more than twice as…
Month: November 2021
Two Firefighter Recruit Classes Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Special to the Independent State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier announced the graduation of 35 firefighters from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Graduates completed the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program at two campuses:…
Only Half the Story in Globe Article
A recent article in the Boston Globe concluded that Mayor Carlo DeMaria was the highest-paid mayor in the state with a base salary of $191,000 and longevity pay of $40,000. The Globe article drew a contrast to the mayoral salaries…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back 400 years to the Pilgrims and Indigenous People, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no…
Guest Op-Ed: America Needs Thanksgiving
By Dr. Glenn Mollette America has been through a tough time. A national election separated friends and family, divided churches and took over our media. We’ve been intoxicated with poisonous rhetoric and toxic street gatherings that led to more division, injuries…
Obituaries 11-24-2021
Maddalena Cammarata Talented Seamstress, Avid Gardener and Most Amazing Cook Maddalena(DiFilippo) Cammarata, 84, of Everett passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23 surrounded by her loving daughters. Maddalena was the beloved wife of the late Frank Cammarata. She is survived…
Honoring Veterans
Reaching New Heights: Sky Zone Everett Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Sky Zone Everett will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday with several special activities planned at the indoor trampoline park located on Norman Street. The event, which will included gift giveaways, free pizza from Nana’s Pizza and baked good from Continental…
Everett High Football Beats Andover, 49-21
There was no containment of the Everett High offense in a non-league game against Andover Friday night. The heavy rains stopped right before the opening kickoff, and it was smooth sailing after that for the Tide’s dynamic backfield duo of…
School Committee Approves Program to Earn HS Diploma
The Everett School Committee voted to approve a new program to provide former Everett High students who are “over age and under credits” the opportunity to earn their high school diplomas. Anne Auger, the Everett High School Director of Remote…