Sky Zone, creator of the world’s first indoor trampoline park and part of the CircusTrix family of brands that continue to push the limits in new active entertainment experiences, reopened its doors to the Springfield community on March 11th in…
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Everett Citizens Foundation Grant Distribution
Mayor Carlo DeMaria had the pleasure of presenting members of Portal to Hope (PTH) a grant distribution from the Everett Citizens Foundation recently. “Investing in community organizations such as Portal to Hope is essential in ensuring that members of our…
Everett Man Charged With Armed Bank Robbery
An Everett man has been charged in connection with committing armed bank robbery. Jamaine Howell, 35, was charged by criminal complaint with bank robbery and using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Howell made an initial appearance…
Everett Celebrates the Month of the Francophonie
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett in collaboration with the French Consulate of Boston, the Haitian Consulate of Boston, the Everett Haitian Community Center, and other Francophonie constituents of the City of Everett will…
The Connolly Center Food Pantry Celebrates One Year
On Wednesday March 17, the Connolly Center Food Pantry will be celebrating its first anniversary of operation. During this time, the center has distributed more than 1.6 million pounds of food to the Everett community. “No one in our community…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Emerson College Announces Dean’s List The following students have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Gabriel…
The Filibuster Must End
The pros and cons of maintaining the filibuster in the U.S. Senate have reached the forefront of political discussion as never before — and with good reason. Whether one believes that the filibuster protects the minority from the so-called tyranny…
Marvelous Marvin Was a Great Fighter and a Great Person
The boxing world lost one of its all-time greats with the sudden passing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler this past week. Hagler, a native of Newark who moved to Brockton as a teenager, reigned as the undisputed middleweight boxing champion of…
Guest Op-Ed: Former Mayor Ragucci Endorses DeMaria for Re-Election Campaign
By Dave Ragucci Leadership, combined with the ability to make tough decisions, all while managing a flourishing City of over 45,000 residents, is no easy task. I know this because I have been there. As a former Mayor of the…
Guest Op-Ed: Looking Back on the Pandemic After One Year
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria As I sit here tonight with my wife, Stacy, this week we are reflecting on this past year. How difficult it has been for all of us; how our lives were turned upside down; and how…