The Everett Little League All-Star 12-year-old team stormed out of the loser’s bracket, but there was one giant hurdle remaining in the District 12 championship game: undefeated Melrose. Propelled by the excellent pitching of starting right-hander Nick Young and southpaw…
Author: Cary Shuman
Motion To Increase Affordable Housing Is Postponed Until Fall
A motion co-sponsored by Councilors Stephanie Martins and Darren Costa that would amend the city’s ordinances to increase affordable housing in Everett has been moved to the Council’s first meeting in September. Martins said the measure would “increase the stock…
McLaughlin Will Not Seek Re-Election to School Committee
Michael McLaughlin, one of the city’s most well-known and active public officials for more than a decade, has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election to the Everett School Committee. McLaughlin is currently vice chair of the…
Green’s Growth: PCSS Student Emily Green Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout
Emily Green, a student at the Pioneer Charter School of Science, Everett, has attained Scouts BSA’s highest ranking of Eagle Scout. Green, 15, received the prestigious, pinnacle award at a special ceremony attended by her family, friends, and members of…
City Council Votes To Grant $1 Million To Everett Youth Initiative Council
In an historic event for the City of Everett, the City Council has voted to grant a $1 million appropriation to a youth organization. The Everett Youth Initiative Council (EYIC), consisting of Everett High students, can now use the ARPA…
Everett Little League’s ‘Senior Night’ Set for Friday at Sacramone Park
Everett Little League will hold a “Senior Night” ceremony Friday at 7 p.m. at Sacramone Park. The program’s 25 graduates and their families are lauding the novel concept and looking forward to the event at which time President Brian Savio…
Councilor Lattanzi Has His Nomination Papers Certified
Ward 6 Councilor Al Lattanzi has completed the nomination paper certification process and is ready to embark on his campaign for re-election. Lattanzi was first elected to the seat in November, 2021. He prides himself on his 100 per cent…
Ways and Means Votes for $1 Million ToYouth Initiative Council
The Council Ways and Means Committee voted by a 3-1 margin to give a favorable recommendation to the proposal that would grant a $1 million appropriation to the Everett Youth Initiative Council at its meeting Monday night. The measure will…
Election Season Heats Up As Field Of Candidates Grows
Several candidates have pulled nomination papers, meaning it will be a busy summer of campaigning across the city leading into Everett’s preliminary election in September. Most of the incumbents in the City Council and School Committee ward seats will be…
Ways and Means Committee Will Discuss $1 Million Appropriation To Youth Initiative Council
The City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will discuss at its June 5 meeting the proposal for allocating $1 million in ARPA funding to the Everett Youth Initiative Council. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith had requested at the last Council meeting that…