Mayor Carlo DeMaria has proposed to the City Council to borrow $10.5 million to purchase the campus of the recently-closed Pope John High School on upper Broadway. The matter came too late for Independent deadlines, but was on the Council…
Author: Seth Daniel
The Next Step: Superintendent Search Committee Puts Forwards Four Candidates
In a contentious meeting of the School Committee on Nov. 13, the Superintendent Search Committee reported out four finalists – all from outside the district – and the School Committee accepted that report by a vote of 7-1. Only outgoing…
ERA Millennium Celebrates 20 Years of Welcoming, Helping People
When Pat and Karen Roberto cut the ribbon on their new business, ERA Millennium Real Estate on Ferry Street, their children were young and their life was much different. Now, 20 years later, the business has grown exceptionally, and at…
Shocking: As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Laws for Moving Dead Bodies Stuck in the Past
It was a cold and brisk Thanksgiving morning last year, Nov. 22, but the sun shone brightly on Everett as the Crimson Tide began preparations for their annual football game, and thousands of families gathered happily to gorge on turkey…
Superintendent Choices Upset Internal Candidates and Mayor
Several Everett officials and a couple of local candidates for the superintendent are sounding the alarm on the process to pick a new school leader – saying the local candidates should have been considered. Given the nature of the School…
Malden Courthouse Shut Down for Air-Quality Concerns
The Malden District Court – where most Everett criminal and civil cases are filed – was abruptly shut down this week due to indoor environmental concerns related to an ongoing construction project. The court will be moved over a period…
Everett High Students Ready to Present Full Musical Production This Week
Since early September, the sounds of music have been echoing through the auditorium at Everett High School. It has been a semester of dedicated theatre students practicing, practicing and then practicing again for the musical, ‘Once on this Island,’ which…
Major Revenue: Wynn Resorts Tells Investors They’re All in on Sports Betting in Massachusetts
Wynn Resorts is hoping that games in Greater Boston will be game-changing for their Everett resort. In a conference call last week with investors, both Wynn CEO Matt Maddox and Wynn Chief Financial Officer Craig Billings said they have great…
Superintendent Finalists to be Announced Tonight, Nov. 13
At least three finalists for superintendent of schools are expected to be announced tonight, Nov. 13, at a Special Emergency Meeting of the School Committee. The meeting will take place at the high school library at 6:30 p.m. Chair Tom…
National Developer Eyes Apartment Community on Norman Street
A top national residential developer out of Florida has filed with the City and state environmental officials to build approximately 400 units of apartment housing with 600 parking spaces in one building at the corner of Norman and Air Force…