Supt. Priya Tahiliani said the new goal for having the Everett Public Schools in a full hybrid education model would be by the end of February in what would potentially be a slow rollout by grade level through the month.…
Author: Seth Daniel
Committee Chair Says Board Will Protect Its Autonomy
School Committeeman Frank Parker received a unanimous vote, 8-0, to become the new chair of the School Committee, and former Chair Tom Abruzzese got a unanimous vote to be the vice chair – with both members essentially switching spots for…
CHA Everett Hit With COVID, Behavioral Health Surge
The stress has returned to the Emergency Department at the CHA Everett Hospital this month, as the crew there struggle to keep up with the double whammy of COVID-19 patient increases and large numbers of behavioral/mental health needs also flooding…
The Taste of Freedom: Independence Day for Haitians in Everett a Time for Peace
For many on the outside looking in, their Haitian neighbors in Everett might appear to be celebrating New Year’s Day like everyone else – with the exception of the large amounts of squash they’ve been hoarding for weeks, or the…
Developer Purchases More Land on Vine St.; Has 350 Units Under Review Already
A Boston developer who already has a transformative, 320-unit apartment building on Second and Vine Streets under review by the City has purchased additional land on the street. According to Bldup.com, Block Properties purchased two other development parcels along Second…
USCIS Announces Potential End to Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program
Advocates for the Haitian community in Everett are denouncing a potential end to the Haitian Family Reunification Parole program that was announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) at the end of December. The notice formally published on…
Baker Signs Police Reform Legislation on Dec. 31; Chief Mazzie Has Concerns
After months and months of controversy at the State House, Gov. Charlie Baker on Dec. 31 signed “An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth,” a controversial piece of legislation that creates a mandatory certification process…
The 600 gets financing, closes of property for upcoming groundbreaking
The 600 residential mixed-use project on the top of the Broadway hill has received financing and closed on the property late last week, according to owners of the development company.John Tocco said he and his business partner, Rich Volnay, now…
Holiday Help: DeMaria Announces $3.1 Million in Unexpected CARES Act Funds
By Seth Daniel Just around Thanksgiving, Gov. Charlie Baker and his administration sent notice to the City that it was not going to be qualified for a final round of CARES Act federal funding before the end of the year.…
Encore Receives Second Notice of Non-Compliance from MGC
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) issued a Notice of Non-Compliance to Encore Boston Harbor for overserving patrons alcohol on three different occasions in August and September. It was the first Notice of Non-Compliance for Encore on…