Month: January 2023
The Right Stuff: Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Award-Winning Author of Children’s Books, Supports Equity and Inclusion
Maryann Cocca-Leffler has reached the top of her dual professions. She is an award-winning author and illustrator of 70 children’s books. Now the Everett native’s distinguished career has taken “a little turn” as she has redirected her focus on her…
A Healthy Conversation Former NHL Standout Visits the Webster School
Council Observes Moment of Silence for Former Sen. Pres. Tom Birmingham
Monday night the Everett City Council observed a moment of silence for former Senate President Tom Birmingham, who died Jan. 20, 2023, at the age of 73. Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith requested the memorial tribute to Mr. Birmingham, who served as…
City Council Votes Down Proposal To Add a Cemetery Commission
The City Council voted by an 8-0 margin against the establishing of a paid, five-member Cemetery Commission that would have the care and management over the Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In a Dec. 21 letter to the Council, Mayor Carlo…
News Briefs
DeMaria Announces New Program for Everett Businesses Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Everett Chamber of Commerce, a new program to help staff local businesses and provide Everett’s youth opportunities to work in various career…
Two New Museum Exhibits Celebrate Contrasting Elements of Maritime Life
The USS Constitution Museum, in partnership with the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild and the Seafarer’s Trust, proudly presents the 43rd annual exhibit, Masters of Miniature: Ship Model Show, and the new companion photography show “Life At Sea 2022”. The exhibits, opening on Saturday, January 28,…
Boston Festival Orchestra and Boston Athenaeum To Offer Unique Chamber Music Series
Special to the Journal Deep in the pandemic, when the concert halls were shuttered, the Boston Festival Orchestra now and then used the Boston Athenæum as a practice space, and their music filled the building. A friendship began, and from…
The Maura Healey Era Has Begun!
Governor Maura Healey wasted little time since her inauguration a few weeks ago in setting the pace for what we’re sure will be an active — and activist — administration with her announcement last week that she will be filing…
Jacinda Ardern: A Total Class Act
We wish to make note of the incredibly classy announcement last week by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who told her country that she will be stepping down from the post after almost six years in office. Ms. Ardern…