At Monday night’s Council meeting, Councilors expressed concern over the City’s recent rollout of the Bluebikes program, and the discussion resulted in a unanimous called for an emergency meeting with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the representatives of Bluebikes. In an…
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City Council Braces for Casino Opening in 12 days
On Monday, June 10, Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting, where casino concerns were again among the items to be discussed. With just 12 days to go before Encore is set to throw open its doors to an eager…
Council Hears the CIP for 2020
On Monday, June 10, Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation by the administration on its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2020. Presenting the CIP was Eric Demas, CFO. Also on hand to answer any questions…
Casino concerns again dominate at City Council meeting
With not months, but weeks, to go before the Encore Boston Harbor is set to throw open its doors, the City Council sought clarification on a number of issues regarding the gambling establishment at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May…
Short-term Rental Operators Subject to New Fee Starting July1
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 28, Councilors unanimously approved a measure that would charge a 3 percent Community Impact Fee to the operators of short-term rentals in the City of Everett, including those using Airbnb and other…
Council Hears Encore’s Long-Awaited Transportation Plan
On Tuesday, May 28, the Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation by John Tocco, executive director Of Government Affairs and Community Relations at Encore Boston Harbor, who laid out the resort casino’s transportation plan for opening weekend…
Beyond Traffic City Councilors’ Mounting Casino Conflict Concerns
With just weeks to go before Encore Boston Harbor Casino is slated to celebrate its grand opening, City Councilors are expressing a number of concerns. In addition to their ongoing preoccupation with the City’s plan to manage vehicle and waterway…
Financial Situation Optimism Pervades City Budget as Mayor’s Request Tops $208 Million
On Monday, May 13, in a joint meeting of the City Council and School Committee, the DeMaria Administration presented its City Budget for fiscal year 2020, where it spoke in glowing terms about the City’s financial stability and its prospects…
City’s Traffic Plan Main Topic of Discussion at Council Meeting
When Council met on Monday, May 13, the dominant topic of discussion for the evening was the imminent casino opening, currently slated for the end of June. Among other concerns related to the casino was the ongoing preoccupation with the…
School ‘Blue Ribbon Task Force’ Could Have Report Ready by End of May
On Monday, May 13, the City Council convened for its regular bi-weekly meeting. All 11 Councilors were present to discuss a number of items currently affecting the city. •Update on School Review Commission Councilor McLaughlin also invited The Mayor’s Chief…