It appears that Ward 2 Councilor Stephanie Martins will be the official taking the lead in monitoring the renegotiation process of a new host agreement with Encore Boston Harbor, the five-star resort and casino located at 1 Broadway in Everett.…
Author: Cary Shuman
Councilor Matewsky Released From Hospital; Will Attend Next Council Meeting Monday
Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Matewsky is recovering at his home after suffering a major health scare that hospitalized him for seven days. Matewsky was released from Massachusetts General Hospital over the weekend after being treated for pneumonia and the flu.…
Joe O’Donnell Dies at 79: He Will Be Remembered for His Philanthropy and His Efforts in Fighting for a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis
Local and state leaders are mourning the loss of Joe O’Donnell, who died Sunday after a courageous battle against cancer. Mr. O’Donnell was 79. Mr. O’Donnell grew up in the family home on Spring Street in Everett, attended Malden Catholic…
Robert Van Campen Elected President of Everett City Council
Ward 5 Councilor Robert Van Campen was unanimously elected president of the Everett City Council at its organizational meeting Monday night in the Council Chambers. Ward 6 Councilor Peter Pietrantonio nominated Van Campen for the Council’s top leadership position. “We…
William D. Hart Appointed Supt. of Everett Schools
William D. Hart was appointed the new superintendent of Everett schools following a unanimous vote of the School Committee at its Dec. 20 special meeting. Hart, 63, is officially in charge of the Everett school district after having served in…
2023 in Everett: —— The Year in Review ——
A year consists of 52 weeks and 365 days and in Everett, some of the biggest stories were happening right through the final month of December. In fact, on December 20 during the penultimate week of 2023, the Everett School…
Van Campen Has the Votes To Be the Next President of City Council
Robert Van Campen, who made a triumphant return with his election as Ward 3 councilor in November, reportedly has the votes to be the next president of the Everett City Council. Van Campen will be one of six new members…
Plans for New Soccer Stadium in Everett Fail To Advance
The plans for a new professional soccer stadium being built across Route 99 from Encore Boston Harbor are on hold for the immediate future. The state Senate had advanced the proposal by inserting special language in a supplemental budget bill…
Title Aspirations: NE Champion Crimson Tide Pop Warner 10-U Football Team Travels to Orlando for Nationals
It’s already been an amazing season to-date for head coach Mel Fiore and the undefeated New England regional champion Crimson Tide Pop Warner 10-under team. But the 32 players, seven coaches, and team mom Stephanie Fiore will be continuing their…
Pop Warner Team’s Success Rekindles Great Memories for Assistant Coach Joe D’Onofrio
November has been a memorable month for former Everett High School and Anna Maria College football star Joe D’Onofrio. D’Onofrio was elected to the Everett School Committee Nov. 7, proudly following in the footsteps of his father, Bernie D’Onofrio, who…