More than 150 residents turned out for a black youth-led vigil Sunday night that drew attention to police brutality and racism in the community and around the country – an in-person vigil that was in response to the City’s online…
Author: Seth Daniel
Everett Community Hold Online Vigil to Remember George Floyd, Talk about Addressing Structural Racism
Several City leaders and members from the black faith community in Everett joined Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Councilor Gerly Adrien on June 2 for a virtual online vigil to remember George Floyd and to discuss the changes that need to…
Demaria Defends Legal Fees, Says He Might Soon File Litigation
On Monday night, June 8, the Council once again brought up the matter of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s legal fees to attorneys such as Atty. John Pappalardo. The Council brought up the matter to see if DeMaria would be willing to…
Encore Boston Harbor Could Re-open on June 29; Las Vegas Property Opened Doors Last Thursday
The re-opening of Encore Boston Harbor could come as soon as the end of the month – with a potential date of June 29 now targeted by Gov. Charlie Baker for opening. At the same time, Wynn Resorts opened its…
Councilors Spar over the Role of Council in the Public Schools
City Councilors were a bit at odds on Monday night over a request for information on remote learning by Councilor Gerly Adrien, with some saying the information had already been shared when Adrien wasn’t in attendance and others saying the…
DeMaria Responds to the Murder of George Floyd: Everett Police Called into Boston to Help
Mayor Carlo DeMaria called the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis a “cowardly act of inhumane brutality,” and City leaders and Everett Police joined him in holding an online vigil Tuesday night that occurred after Independent deadlines. “Injustice refers to…
Unforgettable: Everett High to Stage Historic Drive-In Graduation on Saturday
Every graduation is a special event, but admittedly, the annual rites of passage tend to blend together for school officials and those in the community after a period of time. There will, however, be no forgetting Everett’s graduation for the…
Lennar Corporation Shows Refined Plans for Norman Street
Plans for a major, 396-unit residential building on the generationally-derelict corner of Norman Street and Air Force Road had a major hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on Monday night, where the companies architects and consultants revealed plans…
Wind Power: Wakefield Company Vying to Replace Mystic Generation Station with Wind Power ‘Highway’
For decades, environmental activists and hopeful residents have opined for the day that clean wind power could replace the gas-powered Mystic Station powerplant on Everett’s waterfront. Now, that day could be closer than ever as the Anbaric company has put…
City Moving Outdoor Dining Regulations Fast, to Be Ready for Governor’s Order
Mayor Carlo DeMaria has signed temporary outdoor dining policies this week, and hopes to have interested business owners on board when, and if, Gov. Charlie Baker gives restaurants the right to open on June 8. The executive order anticipates Gov.…