On the City Council agenda Monday, February 10, were 15 appointments by the mayor to a number of City boards and commissions, most of which were reappointments. Council voted to confirm all of the appointments, but not before a lengthy debate…
Author: Laura Plummer
Major Concerns: Two Councilors Reject Donation from ExxonMobil as News of CLF Lawsuit Surfaces
At the City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, Councilors Gerly Adrien and Michael McLaughlin voted against accepting a donation from the ExxonMobil Corporation destined for the Fire Department after the councilwoman made it known that the oil giant is…
Council Promotes Temporary Fire Chief Despite Union Complaint
On Monday, Jan. 27, the City Council promoted a number of servicemen in the Everett Fire Department, including Fire Chief Anthony Carli – that coming amidst some controversy within the ranks of the firefighters’ union. Chief Carli had served as…
Short-Term Rentals Currently Operating with No Oversight
Short-term rentals in Everett are presently unregulated since the former City Council failed to pass an ordinance by the end of last year that would put short-term rental legislation into effect. This is good news for residents who operate Airbnbs,…
Licensing Commission Reviews Permits for Several Locations
The City’s Licensing Commission met on Monday, Jan. 13, at City Hall to review the licenses of seven local dining and nightlife establishments. Present at the meeting were Licensing Board President Phil Antonelli, Board Member Phil Arloro, Board Clerk Annette…
Shorter Council Meetings May Mean More Public Participation
One may have noticed that the first Council meeting of 2020 was shorter than usual. This could have been due in part to a new Council rule limiting who can speak on certain topics. The Council meeting on Jan. 13,…
New Council Spars Over Whether to Change Voting for Ward Seats
On Monday, Jan. 13, Everett’s new City Council hit the ground running, tackling a proposal that would change the future of City Council and School Committee elections in Everett. Councilor At-Large Wayne Matewsky proposed a measure that would amend the…
The New City Council Reflects Everett’s Diversity
While Everett consistently ranks among the most diverse cities and towns in Massachusetts, its City Council has been historically homogenous with residents and lawmakers alike lamenting the lack of diverse representation. Voters proved in November that they were ready for…
City launches Food Policy Council to Direct Community Food Plan
The City of Everett has established a Food Policy Council as part of its plan to ensure that all Everett residents have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate foods – an initiative that passed the Council by default at…
Final Council Meeting of 2019 Sees Three Members Leave Office
On Monday, Dec. 23, the Everett City Council held its final meeting of the year, where it said goodbye to three councilors and re-enrolled the short-term rental zoning ordinance, among other decisions. •Citations This was the last meeting with Council…