State Rep. Joe McGonagle of the 28th Middlesex District joined his colleagues in the Legislature to enact a $41.88 billion Massachusetts state budget for FY19. The budget features no new taxes or fees and directs a $367 million deposit into…
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Gerly Adrien Releases Policies: Housing, Seniors & Transportation
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 improving efficiency and transparency. Below, the campaign discusses housing, seniors and transportation: Housing: Constantly rising…
Police Briefs 08-01-2018
Wednesday, 6/8 Leon Breda, 63, 142 School St., Everett, was arrested for distribution. Leah Gesse, 36, 169 Cottage St., Everett, was arrested for illegal possession of Class B substance. Sunday, 6/10 Charles Marciano, 53, Homeless, Everett, was arrested for larceny…
Letter to the Editor
I will protect the rights of every person Being District Attorney is about more than just prosecuting crimes. According to a 2017 ACLU poll, 60 percent of Massachusetts voters were surprised to learn that District Attorneys can take away money…
National Grid Open to Negotiations
At National Grid, we’re industry leaders in the clean energy transition. We take seriously our responsibility to help solve major energy challenges, while meeting our customers’ evolving expectations and ensuring that the cost of our service is sustainable for years…
A Tragedy That Affected All of Us
The news reports this weekend about the tragic motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 32-year-old Cape Cod man who had just become a new father — as he was returning home at night from the hospital after…
Hands-Free Driving Law Needed
Public safety advocates have been disappointed this week that the legislature has failed to adopt a bill in this legislative session that would ban the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the devices are used…
Obituaries 08-01-2018
Charles Savage Retired Everett Police Lieutenant Charles W. Savage of the Everett Police Department and a longtime Everett resident, passed away on July 23 at 87 years old. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, a…
Former Everett High Football Standout Competes On
Former Everett High football standout John Uga has competed and qualified in the American Ninja Warrior Season 10 Philadelphia tryout competition. Uga competed in May in Philadelphia, but the episode for tryouts there aired on June 25. He successfully completed…
Sand Sculpting Festival Set for Friday Kick Off
The Revere Beach Partnership and sponsors of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival have wowed upwards of a million visitors for the last 14 years to witness some amazing sculptures. And this year will be no exception. With more…