The School Committee’s independent investigation of the alleged sexual harassment by former Supt. Fred Foresteire is expected to be delivered in writing next week – and it appears that it will be a public document. Attorney Regina Ryan has been…
Author: Seth Daniel
Looking at the News: Nomination Papers Spark Interest in What Could Be an Interesting Council, School Committee Election
The availability of Nomination Papers always brings about the first surprises of a Municipal Election season, and on April 28, that season will start in earnest when potential candidates can begin “pulling papers” at the City Clerk’s office. This year’s…
Workers at Everett/Chelsea Stop & Shop Store Go on Strike
Workers across the Greater Boston region took to the picket lines on Friday, April 12, to fight a continued contract battle against Stop & Shop – and workers were out in force at the Everett/Chelsea location as well. Most workers…
Mayor Cancels Speech, Will Deliver ‘Virtual’ State of the City
Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced on Tuesday afternoon that he planned to forego his State of the City Address on April 25 and will instead give a virtual speech at some time in the future. The confusing news came suddenly late…
English Learners Program to Expand as Population Continues to Grow
As the Everett Public Schools begin to craft their current year’s budget, one new emphasis has become the English Learners (EL) program and its expansion within the schools. The new population coming into Everett, particularly Spanish speakers from El Salvador…
Tough Week Wynn Resorts Files Brief Contending Maddox Should Not Be Disqualified
Wynn Resorts filed a legal brief with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) Tuesday morning arguing at length that Wynn CEO Matt Maddox not be disqualified from the gaming license, and that the Commission overstepped its boundaries in tough questioning of…
Career Center Opens Through June in Old Everett High
At one time, the state career center on the Parkway was able to serve many Everett residents searching for jobs and looking for help in creating resumes. That resource closed down several years ago, with residents now having to travel…
Long-anticipated Investigators Found a Culture of Secrecy, Failure to Follow Policies for Steve Wynn Complaints
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unveiled its long-anticipated investigation of Wynn Resorts and Encore Boston Harbor and reported they found a company culture that did not follow policies when allegations were made against former CEO Steve Wynn, and also used…
Now That’s A Bunch of Bull… Restaurant Owner Will Fight for ‘Sign’
When Wilton Rangel looked at the front of his Broadway steakhouse, he determined it needed a bull. So he had an six-foot white bull imported from Brazil at a cost of $5,000 and spent another $2,000 installing it on the…
Some School Committee Members Regret Lucrative Contract with Foresteire
School Committee Chair Tom Abruzzese said he was embarrassed and frustrated by the employment contract that allowed former Supt. Fred Foresteire to accumulate hundreds of unused vacation days over his career, time that is now worth more than $450,000. “With…