By Gerly Adrien In times like these, we need to evaluate the data and see how we are approaching the best ways to help move our city forward. We need to look at what we are funding. I have requested…
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Obituaries 09-16-2020
Richard Rocco, Sr. Of All His Successes and Affiliations, His Most Prized Possessions Were Always Members of His Family Both Immediate and Extended. Richard S. Rocco, Sr. of Everett and Harwich Port passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13 after a…
Sen. DiDomenico Urges Action on Wage Theft
In light of a dramatic uptick in labor rights violations in Massachusetts this year, Senator Sal DiDomenico has renewed his urgent call to pass legislation aimed at preventing the illegal practice of wage theft. Senator DiDomenico is the lead sponsor…
Boating Access Coming to Everett Waterfront
As part of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s vison to revitalize Everett’s Waterfront, the City of Everett is pleased to announce it reached an agreement between a Mooring company to bring boating access to Everett. “The agreement is a significant moment for…
Passim Opens Up Applications for Grants
Passim, the legendary music listening room in Cambridge, is opening up the application process for the annual Iguana Music Fund. The Iguana Music Fund awards grants annually to musicians for career building projects and for projects that provide community service…
Pressley, Warren, Lee Introduce Legislation to Confront the Public Health Impacts of Structural Racism
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and others last week announced their bicameral bill to confront the public health impacts of structural racism through two bold new programs within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “For…
State Agencies, 13 Communities Find Ways to Cut Construction Costs on Mobility
The MBTA, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Massport, the City of Boston, the City of Cambridge, the City of Somerville, the Town of Brookline, the City of Everett, the Town of Watertown, the…
Do Not Litter Your Masks
For those of us who take note of the problem of litter (and who often bring along a bag to pick up litter when we are walking along a beach), we are accustomed to the plethora of styrofoam cups and…
College Sports Has Serious Risks for Athletes
When President Trump was in New Hampshire for a campaign rally two weeks ago, he implored the Big 10 athletic directors to reconsider their recent decision to postpone their college football season from fall until the spring. “Big Ten, get…
Obituaries 09-09-2020
Julie VanValkenberg Of Revere Julie (Carnazzo) VanValkenberg of Revere passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 4 at the age of 50. Born in Medford on June 13, 1970 to Paul and Nancy (Fitzgerald) Carnazzo of Revere, Julie is survived by…