Strong Finish for EHS Cross-Country The Everett High cross country team completed its 2020 Fall II season in strong fashion last week. The Crimson Tide won its final dual meet of the season with a 26-29 victory over Lynn Classical…
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Obituaries 05-19-2021
John Ragucci Concord Steel Retiree John Ragucci, 91, of Malden, formerly of Everett and Peabody, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, May 10. Born in Avellino, Italy, John lived in Everett for many years. He subsequently moved to…
Council Votes for Term Limits
In a vote, 7-3, the City Council on Monday approved a Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature that would change the City Charter to enact term limits on Councilors, School Committee members and the mayor. The measure came somewhat…
Councilor DiPierro to Seek Re-Election as Ward 3 Councilor
Anthony DiPierro has officially announced this week his intention to seek another term as Everett’s Ward 3 City Councilor. DiPierro made the official announcement on Facebook this past Sunday evening. Nomination papers will become available at 8 a.m. next Monday,…
Encore Boston Harbor Announces Contest to Reward Frontline Heroes
To celebrate the grand reopening of The Salon and honor the countless men and women who have selflessly braved the pandemic on the frontlines, Encore Boston Harbor is launching a contest to reward three deserving frontline workers. Each hero will…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Sabrina Firicano
What do you do in the City? “Director of Health and Human Services. Prior to this, I was the Public health Nurse. Pre-Pandemic: Visit TB patients, school immunizations for children. Follow up on infectious disease reports in the city. Administer…
COVID-19 Case Updates
COVID Case Count May 4-May 11 = 67 COVID Case Count April 27-May 4 = 41 COVID Case Count April 20-27 = 66 The most recent numbers are as follows: •Tuesday, May 11 – 6 •Monday, May 10 – 5…
DiDomenico Hosts Language Access and Inclusion Briefing
Senator Sal DiDomenico has joined forces this legislative session with Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston and a coalition of immigrant and civil rights advocates from across the Commonwealth to introduce new legislation that would ensure equal access to government services,…
MBTA Control Board Makes Improvements to the Youth Pass
The MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) on Monday approved fare changes, including improvements to the Youth Pass and converting all Outer Express Bus Routes to Inner Express Bus fares, effective July 1. These changes reflect much needed updates…
Metro-North Collaborative Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
The new Metro North COVID-19 Vaccination Partnership — a consortium of nine cities, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), and Tufts University — announced recently that it will open three joint vaccination sites to expand COVID-19 vaccine access in the metro north…