A federal judge in Boston logged a decision on March 23 to postpone the case against ExxonMobil’s Everett terminal until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) makes a ruling on the facility’s discharge permit. The only problem with that, said…
Author: Seth Daniel
Community Non-Profits Could Play a Role in Mental Health Restoration for Latino Communities
As the pandemic continues to rage within the communities of Everett, Chelsea and Revere, every day it becomes more apparent how much more the virus impacts communities of color than other racial groups. This is particularly being shown to be…
Initial Online ZBA Meeting Features Lots of Participation, First Official Vote
It didn’t come without some hiccups, but the first Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting was deemed a success last Tuesday night, April 21, with the City’s first official online approval of a project taking place. The ZBA had a…
Online Schooling Plan Being Worked Out This Week; School Meal Site Back in Service
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) has been working diligently this week to work towards unveiling a full distance learning plan for the district to finish out the current school term, and said they hope to have that plan available by…
Research Sample Company Looking for COVID-19 Blood Samples
A biological specimen company is calling out to all those who have COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus to donate blood immediately to help wage a scientific war on beating the virus. Biological Specialty Company (BSC) typically collects samples…
DeMaria Issues Executive Order Calling for Masks, Allowing Counter Service
Mayor Carlo DeMaria instituted new rules governing essential businesses on Monday, but also called for more restrictions in terms of wearing masks, social distancing and installing plexiglass screening at those businesses. On Monday, Mayor DeMaria and Human Services Director Jerry…
EnVision Hotel Designated by Gov. Baker for COVID-19 Recovery
The EnVision Hotel on the Parkway opened to the public with great fanfare exactly three years ago this week, and in a twist of fate no one could have ever predicted, it is now doubling as a COVID-19 medical recovery…
State Construction Projects Will Continue Through COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said last Monday that state bridge and roadway work – such as the North Washington Street Bridge project or the Mystic/Tobin rehabilitation work – will continue on through the COVID-19 response while using protective measures on…
School Committee Keeping Up With Business During Quarantine
The School Committee has been up and running throughout the pandemic, hosting two public meetings online through this month – including a meeting that was to take place on Tuesday night, April 21. School Committee meetings have been operating under…
Whose Zooming Who? Planning Board Gets a Lesson in Ups and Downs of Zoom Meetings
The Planning Board can rarely be described as sexy deliberations, but for a short window of time during last Tuesday’s first-ever Zoom meeting of the Board, the point could have been successfully argued. In what was otherwise a rather successful…