Six candidates for statewide office whose opponents chose to participate in the state’s public financing program, by agreeing to spending limits, have filed the required statements declaring the maximum amounts their campaigns will spend in the primary election. Though they…
Month: June 2022
News In Brief
Mayor DeMaria Announces Tai Chi for Seniors Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging are pleased to announce the return of Tai Chi for seniors at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street) on Tuesdays at 11am beginning July 5.…
Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts Announces Its 2022 Season Dates
Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts, the unique nine-day, no- cost residential summer camp for middle and high-school-aged kids from under-resourced communities who have a passion for the performing arts, will take place August 7-15, 2022, on the Northfield…
Medical Society Urges Water Safety and Training for Swimmers
“Over the last few weeks, Massachusetts has seen several water-related tragedies and individuals running into trouble in the water. “As the summer nears, the physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) strongly advise everyone to use caution and vigilance to…
File of Life Document Considered a Lifesaver for Older Adults
Recently, a resident of a senior housing apartment building was having a health emergency. And when such emergencies happen, the primary information first responders ask for are medications and the individual’s medical history. However, in this case, it got complicated…
DeMaria Attends Event To Support FORWARD Bill
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently showed his support at an event for the new FORWARD bill that Governor Charlie Baker filed that will impact Everett residents. The FORWARD bill will make $3.5 billion in investments in all cities and towns across…
DeMaria Officially Opens New Fitness Court
Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by representatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) to cut the ribbon at the new outdoor fitness gym at Glendale Park. The new fitness court was constructed due to a collaboration between the…
Shute Memorial Library Hosts GCTSA Training Session
The Shute Memorial Library recently hosted the first training session for Growing Community Through Story and Art (GCTSA). A collaborative effort between Art Lab Everett, Everett Community Growers, Katy Rogers Art and the Everett Cultural Council, the project will be part…
Office of Economic Empowerment Receives Jane Doe Inc.’s 2022 Justice in Action Award
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) has received Jane Doe Inc.’s 2022 Justice in Action Award. Each year, Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) awards people and organizations in Massachusetts working to prevent and end sexual and domestic violence. OEE…
America Is in A Maelstrom With No Way Out
America and the world are in a bad place, with no easy way out. Although the worst of the coronavirus is behind us, the unprecedented economic after-effects of the pandemic continue to afflict every aspect of our lives. The Great…