November Senior Social Welcomes Everett High School Graduating Class of 1971 Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging would like to extend an invitation to Everett High School‘s graduating class of 1971 in celebration of their 50th year. Our…
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Rivergreen Park Bench Dedicated
Mayor DeMaria joined together with members of the Cafazzo family to dedicate a bench at Rivergreen Park to the late Dan Cafazzo. Mayor DeMaria talked about Dan’s commitment to the City. Professionally Dan was a union man and worked as…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Providing Additional Supports to Students and Staff
A month in, the 2021-2022 school year looks markedly different for students not only across the nation, but in Everett and Saugus too. Students have resumed full-time in-person learning, but the change to the “new normal” after months of solitude…
The “E” Club of Everett Celebrates 50th Year
The “E Club is celebrating it’s 50th year!! Our 50th Dinner will be held on Saturday November 27. We would like as many “E” Club Alumni and Members to attend as well as anyone that would like to be there to help us…
Everett Designated as a Tree City USA, Again
Mayor DeMaria is proud that the City of Everett has been designated as a Tree City USA for the past 13 years! Over the past week, we have planted 25 tree in neighborhoods, increasing our tree canopy! Over the next…
General Colin Powell
The death this past week of General Colin Powell at the age of 84 removes from our country one of the most outstanding persons ever to serve the United States. Colin Powell was both a soldier and a statesman. What…
Get Your Booster Stat
With the FDA and the CDC recommending that already-vaccinated Americans over a certain age and with certain medical conditions receive booster shots, we urge all of our readers who qualify to receive a booster to do so as soon as…
Guest Op-Ed: Pride and Programs
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria Clean neighborhoods, timely trash pickup, extrodinary snow removal, and addressing basic City needs are signs of a City Hall that cares about its residents. As you drive through the City of Everett, you will see newly…
Guest Op-Ed: It’s Time to Hit the Reset Button
By Fred Capone Our Founding Fathers didn’t intend for elected officials to become career politicians. Public service was to be temporary in nature, with government officials stepping aside after a period of time to allow others the opportunity to render…
Letters to the Editor
I Support Fred Capone To the Editor: I am a supporter of Fred Capone for Mayor, and I will explain to you why, but first let me introduce myself to you. I am a 91 year old widower, proud father to…