Wynn environmental consultants said Monday night that they are looking into the feasibility of shipping out some contaminated soils by rail, and are very high on the idea. Chris Gordon, a Massachusetts-based environmental consultant, said at a public meeting in…
Author: Seth Daniel
Mclaughlin Makes It Official: He’s Running for Ward 6
Former Common Councillor Michael McLaughlin officially announced this past Monday that he will be running for Ward 6 City Council in the coming city election. “I’m ready to kick it off again,” he said. “The night I lost it was…
Distracted to Death: Texting Law Hard to Enforce Despite Increasing Dangers
As the state’s texting and driving law hits its five-year anniversary, texting and driving – or phone distractions of any type – are a sight more common than ever on streets and highways. More often than not, at any busy…
Wynn Resorts Said to Have More Lower Broadway Properties under Control
Strong sources have revealed this week that several parcels of land on the west side of Lower Broadway have come under the control of Wynn Resorts, though the company is likely not interested in doing any further shopping. “Wynn has control of…
Wynn: Everett gives Diversification to Deal with Macau Downturn
When Wynn Everett executives presented a report on the company balance sheet to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last September in the days leading up to the decision to award a license to the casino company, prominent on that sheet…
Safe Shot: Vaccinations Take Center Stage in Local National Debate
When there’s a stoplight that turns red late at night when there is no other traffic around, most people will stop anyway just because it’s a simple rule and a safe practice. Some, however, will not, and the more people…
Wynn Everett Files New Environmental Plans to Deal with Traffic
Wynn Everett filed more than 1,500 pages of its supplemental environmental reports dealing with traffic last Thursday and Friday – revealing enhanced plans to deal with Santilli Highway and Sweetser Circle. While the majority of the voluminous document addressed issues…
Shovels and Aspirin:Emergency Rooms, Chiropractors Busy With Snow Injuries
There’s no doubt the recent snow cavalcade has taken its toll on the general attitude of most folks, but health care providers report that it has also taken quite a toll on the physical well being of young and old.…
Wynn Everett Details its Strategies for Cleanup of Site Contamination
Wynn Everett officials unveiled details last week about the environmental cleanup of the future casino site on Lower Broadway, once home to the noxious chemical franchise Monsanto. Jamie Fay of Ft. Point Associates in Boston said they have a good…
To Break or Not To Break: Is February Vacation Still Necessary?
There is virtually no one who can readily recall just why it is that Massachusetts schools take one week of vacation in February. It is as old as the oldest teacher or most seasoned administrator – whether active or retired.…