Wynn Resorts announced Tuesday it would not appeal its fine, and CEO Matt Maddox said he would not appeal his personal fine either – with both fines being delivered to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in the afternoon. MGC Spokesperson…
Author: Seth Daniel
Administration Moves to Eliminate Office of Organizational Assessment
The City Administration has moved to eliminate the two-year-old Office of Organizational Assessment in its current City Budget request – a department created by Mayor Carlo DeMaria and headed up by former School Department employee Omar Easy. The City Budget…
Unique Haitian Art the Focus of Library Show
Everett has one of the largest populations of Haitian residents on the East Coast, and though many of them work day-in and day-out in jobs like everyone else, before coming to Everett many were talented artists and artisans. Though some…
Encore Boston Harbor Plan to Mitigate Traffic, Gets Help from Calendar
There’s no painting it any other way – there’s going to be major traffic on the June 23 opening day of the Encore Boston Harbor resort casino and even in the days after – but choosing a slow time of…
Last Resort Wynn Puts Detour, Uncertainty in Run-up to Opening with Sale Talk
In a journey that has zero time available for a detour, Wynn Resorts seemingly got off the freeway to smell the flowers. Just when it seemed like the road was clear for cruising into the June 23 opening – preparing…
Teachers and School Committee Happy with Resolved Teacher Contract
The Everett Teachers Association (ETA) and the School Committee have finally resolved a long-standing contract dispute after more than 18 months of negotiations. ETA President Kim Auger said the teachers ratified the contract in a landslide vote of 397-46 recently,…
Lower Broadway Gets 24-Hour Resident Parking
Residents of Lower Broadway and City leaders are sharing enthusiasm for a new 24-hour parking program that both feel will protect the neighborhood from unwanted parkers going to the Encore Boston Harbor casino when it opens next month. Last week,…
Ward 6 Suddenly Turns into a Major Race for City Council
Though no one had made official intentions on running for Ward 6 City Council at this time last week, now the incumbent Michael McLaughlin and a longtime resident with close ties to Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Al Lattanzi, have livened up…
Encore Boston Harbor Opening Could Move Back a Few Weeks…or Not
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox threw a curveball at Everett and Boston last week during an investor call in Las Vegas – saying that the Encore property may or may not open later than expected despite all eyes up to…
Carol’s Café Flips Its Last Flapjack This Week
When Kim Ferrante pours a cup of coffee, or Tim Ferrante flips a piece of his famous French Toast – it’s usually not just for a customer, but rather for an extended family that has assembled at Carol’s Café for…