Annacella ‘Ann’ LaRosa Amazing mother and grandmother Annacella “Ann” (Vietro) LaRosa of Everett, formerly of Malden, died on Oct. 22 at the age of 98, after a brief illness. Ann was the most amazing mother and grandmother who was full of…
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Grand Re-Opening
Mayor Carlo DeMaria was assisted by his daughter, Alex, in cutting the ribbon for Gramstorff Park last Friday afternoon, Oct. 19. The new park features many new pieces of play equipment and refurbished green space as well.
Heading to the Playoffs
Pope John senior captain quarterback Anthony Mejjia looks for a target up field. Mejjia struck early and often, connecting several times with many different receivers to lead the Pope John High offense over Matignon, 42-0. The victory gave Pope John…
Funding Fracas:Additional School Funding Still up in the Air, CIP Approved
The approval of the highly contested, additional $2.5 million in state Chapter 70 funds for the school budget, has been referred to the School Finance Review Committee by the City Council. A motion to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria appear before…
Everett Council Approves Affordable Housing Change
It took two hours and three votes, but the City Council unanimously approved a change to the inclusionary zoning ordinance, cutting the percentage of affordable housing units required in residential development projects. It was an ordinance that had not even…
E Club 47th Annual Fall Dinner Assembled for Nov 14
The Boston Herald’s Danny Ventura will be the featured speaker at this year’s E Club dinner on Nov. 14 in Spinelli’s of Lynnfield. “An impressive head table dais has been assembled for the E Club’s 47th annual Sports Reunion Dinner,”…
News Briefs
Matewsky has plans set for 39th annual Children’s Halloween Party City Councilor Wayne Matewsky reported this week that plans are in place for his 39th annual Children’s Halloween Party at the Silver Fox – a party that has is free…
Are You Ready for Halloween?
Next week, many neighborhoods will become magical places as thousands of children dressed in all types of costumes will descend on the streets in search of candy and treats. Likewise, residents will not only decorate their houses in scary Halloween…
Letter to the Editor
I’m disappointed on lack of Council discussion over school funding Dear Editor, I am truly disappointed not only as a City Councilor, but also as a lifelong resident in regard to the discussion, or lack thereof, on Monday night about…
Council Should Have Been Able to Weigh in on School Funding
Due to the events of last Monday’s City Council meeting, I feel compelled to write this letter. One of the biggest topics going around the City the past few weeks has been regarding the money for low-income students procured by…