Everett Police Chief Paul Strong appeared at the City Council meeting Monday night to talk about his first two months in office. Strong became chief on July 1, 2024, succeeding Steve Mazzie. City Councilor Peter Pietrantonio had requested the update…
Author: Cary Shuman
‘A School Should Be A School’
Councilor Stephanie Smith voices her support for sole junior high academy at old EHS building Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith sat patiently at her desk in the Council Chambers at the Sept. 9 meeting as her colleagues debated the continuing issue of…
The Process Continues
Council votes down funding order for $72 million in renovations at old EHS building The City Council voted by a 7-4 margin against approving the $72 million in funding needed to perform renovations at the old Everett High School building…
McGonagle wins Democratic primary for State Rep.
Rep. Joseph McGonagle secured the Democratic nomination in the Sept. 3 primary election in Everett. McGonagle showed strength at the polls across the city, garnering 1,494 votes to defeat Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese, who received 718 votes. There is no Republican…
Everett High drops season opener to Mansfield, 45-14
The Everett High football team made some costly mistakes and Mansfield High took full advantage, handing the Crimson Tide a 45-14 defeat in the season opener Friday night at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Everett High football fans no doubt were…
Former Councilor McLaughlin Voices his Support for School Repairs
Former city councilor and School Committee vice-chair Michael McLaughlin made his first appearance in the Council Chambers since 2021 at Monday night’s Council meeting. McLaughlin, who addressed the Council during the public speaking portion of the meeting, said he wanted…
DeMaria “Disheartened” by Council’s Vote Against Revitalizing Everett Square
Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he was “disheartened” by the City Council’s 6-4 vote to not approve an order requesting to borrow $3 million to fund improvements to Everett Square. During an appearance at Monday night’s meeting, Mayor DeMaria articulated well…
Close to Goal: DiDomenico’s Legislation on New Soccer Stadium Proposal Nears the Finish Line
The decision on Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s legislation that would allow the Kraft Group to build a new soccer stadium on the site of a former power plant in Everett is imminent. The Senate passed its economic development bill last Thursday,…
He’s a Hero
Fire Captain James Lewis credited for lifesaving action at Hancock St. fire An Everett fire captain is being credited for his lifesaving actions during a July 3 fire at a triple-decker at 140 Hancock Street. Fire Captain James Lewis rushed…
DiDomenico Expects Final Action on Soccer Stadium Legislation by End of July
Sen. Sal DiDomenico, who is championing a proposal to bring a professional soccer stadium and waterfront park to Everett, expects a vote on the matter by the Senate and the House by the end of this month. DiDomenico’s bill –…