Last week, Sen. Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature passed a sweeping $1 billion Economic Development Bill, calling for targeted investments in workforce training programs and job creation through ambitious public infrastructure projects. Senator DiDomenico filed a…
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Community Leaders Rally in Support of McGongale
More than 200 friends, supporters and colleagues gathered at the Village Bar & Grille last week for a reception in support of State Representative Joe McGonagle. While introducing McGonagle, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Robert DeLeo said “Joe…
Eagle Bank Expands Commericla Lending Division
Eagle Bank is pleased to announce the expansion of their Commercial Lending Division. Joining the existing team of seasoned commercial lenders are Michael Connelly, SVP, Team Leader, Rebecca Gardner, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, Jody Goodwin, VP, Commercial Production and Servicing,…
Adrien Releases Policies: Economic Growth, Education, and Emergency Response Plan
Gerly Adrien, candidate for the 28th Middlesex District state representative, is passionate about improving Everett and uniting as a community. Last week, the campaign highlighted housing, seniors and transportation. Below, we discuss economic growth, education and emergency response plan: ¥Economic…
Everett Receives $825,000 in Community Development Block Grant
The City of Everett was awarded $825,000 through the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG is a federally funded, competitive grant program designed to help small cities and towns meet a broad range of community needs including…
Police Briefs 08-08-2018
Thursday, June 14 Aida Rivera, 25, 23 Fowle St., Woburn, was arrested for being a disorderly person. Friday, June 15 Wenchel Romulus, 37, 18 Summer St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Saturday, June 16 Justin Ellis, 20, 4 Oak…
Letters to the Editor
SAFER STREETS FOR EVERYONE Dear Editor: Middlesex County is a fantastic place for cyclists. From the Minuteman Bikeway to the new bike lanes in Cambridge, thousands of residents get on their bicycles every single day. But, I contend we don’t…
Encore Boston Harbor Changing Everett- for the Better
The Massachusetts Gaming Act was enacted in 2011 specifically to create new jobs, generate new tax revenue and propel local economic growth. Less than a year before the resort opens its doors, the transformative and positive effect of the Commonwealth’s…
Summertime — and the Livin’ Is Easy
With this past week’s high temperatures and high humidity, those of us who work and live in air conditioned buildings have had a lot to be thankful for. Even a sojourn to the beach offers no relief from the heat,…
Obituaries 08-08-2018
Susan Pipitone-Braley First female member of the Everett Fire Department Susan E. Pipitone -BraleyÊof Haverhill died on Aug.1. Susan was the first and only female member of the Everett Fire Department for 25 years and the driver/engineer of Engine 1.…