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…
Author: Cary Shuman
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…
Brian Savi Begins as New President of ELL Baseball
When George Castiello decided to step down as president of the Everett Little League (ELL), the venerable youth sports leader sought out Brian Savi as his would-be successor. Savi was flattered by Castiello’s endorsement, and Savi was elected by the…
Launch of Firefighter-Based Ambulance Service Merits Further Discussion by City Council
Following an informative presentation by Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple about the future launch of a firefighter-based ambulance, the City Council voted unanimously to support Council President Michael Marchese’s motion to seek an update from the Administration about the costs of…
Councilor Matewsky Wants One Parking Space Per Apartment for All Future Developments
Ward 1 City Councilor Wayne Matewsky is requesting that the Planning Department and the Zoning Board of Appeals adopt a policy that will require at least one parking space per apartment for all future developments in Everett. Matewsky spoke in…
New Year, New Heights: DiDomenico Ascends to High Leadership Post in State Senate
Sal DiDomenico was set to be inaugurated as state senator at the State House today for his seventh term representing Everett in a newly realigned district. “I will have a different district than when I started this past session,” reported…
A Winning Image
Katy Rogers receives photography award from East Cambridge Savings Bank Everett photographer Katy Rogers will have one of her photographs featured in the 2023 East Cambridge Savings Bank calendar. Rogers received the new calendar at an awards recognition ceremony Dec.…
On the Big Screen: Locals To Appear in Whitney Houston Movie
Phunk Phenomenon dance choreographer and instructor Devin Woolridge and teenage dancer Maya Sutton will appear in the new Whitney Houston movie, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” which hits theaters nationwide this Dec. 23. The Phunk Phenomenon Dance Complex has a…
Council Approves Rezoning of Property for Encore Boston Harbor Expansion
The City Council voted by an 8-1 margin to allow for the rezoning of a site on Broadway across from Encore Boston Harbor that will be used for expansion purposes while bringing millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to…
DeMaria Speaks to Council on Pope John HS Property
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria appeared at the City Council meeting Monday to address the issue of the future use of the former Pope John XXIII High School property located at 880 Broadway. DeMaria began his appearance with a prepared statement…