When much of the rest of the state moves on to the next phase of Gov. Charlie Baker’s re-opening plan on Oct. 5, Everett and other ‘red’ or ‘high-risk’ communities will be left behind – and as Mayor Carlo DeMaria…
Author: Seth Daniel
Council Approves Slate of New Board and Commission Members
After holding up several new appointments to various Boards and Commissions for a few weeks, the Council voted nearly unanimously on Monday night to approve 11 new Board members to various posts. There had been one contentious appointment to the…
City Preparing for Possibility of Census Extension, But Ready Either Way
The City is planning for the possibility of the Census 2020 effort being extended to Oct. 31 – as it was originally planned for – but operating under the possibility that a federal court ruling could put an end to…
New Library Board Member Grateful to Have an Opportunity to Serve Everett
As Mayor Carlo DeMaria looks to diversify and get new people on the City’s Boards and Commissions, few of those new recruits will be as grateful and enthusiastic as Edna Micelin to have landed on the Library Board. Micelin, 35,…
City Celebrates First-Ever Brazilian Independence Day Flag Raising
The familiar blue, yellow and green Brazilian flag might hang in two out of three storefront businesses in Everett, but the flag had never flown over City Hall before – until last Thursday. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, School Committeeman Marcony Almeida…
Going Well: Schools Open Without a Hitch
Supt. Priya Tahiliani told the School Committee on Monday that last Tuesday’s first day of remote classes was the most nervous she had been at her job since her first day as a teacher. As she stood in front of…
DLR Okays Chief Carli’s Appointment
The City is trumpeting a decision this week from a Department of Labor Relations (DLR) hearing officer that sided with them in the battle over how Fire Chief Tony Carli was picked as chief some years ago – and confirmed…
Councilor Martins Hopes Housing Task Force Can Be a Clearinghouse for Many Issue
Councilor Stephanie Martins is putting her eggs in the basket of the Affordable Housing Task Force, and said she hopes the mix of residents, professionals and elected officials can be a sounding board for some of the most critical housing…
Development Projects Show No COVID Slow-Down for the Planning Board
One place that has shown no signs of slowing down due to COVID-19 is the development community in Everett and its ongoing submissions to the Planning Board. On Monday night, the Planning Board took action on three items – just…
License Board Hammers home Seriousness of social Distancing
The Everett License Board has taken a firm stand this week at meetings and in a general letter regarding the importance of social distancing and COVID-19 protocols at the City’s restaurant, bar and brewery establishments. For the first time ever,…