The Everett Girl Scouts held a flag ceremony at the Immaculate Conception Church in honor of their 106th birthday on Sunday, March 11, displaying their flags proudly throughout the Immaculate Church Parish Hall. Here, Daisy Scouts Kethley Dos Santo and…
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Get to Know Gerly Adrien: An Everett Candidate Running for State Representative
As the race for the seat for State Representative of the 28th Middlesex District begins, candidate Gerly Adrien has made her motives clear: listen to the Everett community. Adrien is interested in hearing what the community wants to change in…
DiDomenico Supports Animal Welfare and Safety Legislation
Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate unanimously adopted a bill designed to protect the health, safety and well-being of animals. S.2332, “An Act to protect animal welfare and safety in cities and towns” (PAWS II),…
Nathan Smolensky Announces as Independent in Congressional Bid
Nathan Smolensky, a non-profit manager from Somerville, has announced that he will be running as an Independent for Massachusetts’s 7th District Congressional seat. “We need Independent voices to speak up,” says Smolensky, “now more than ever. The parties are becoming…
DiDomenico Supports and Promotes Civics Education Curriculum
Last week, Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate voted to pass, S.2355, An Act to Promote and Enhance Civic Engagement. The legislation enacts a hands-on and experiential approach to fostering civic engagement by incorporating project-based…
DiDomenico,McGonagle, DeMaria Welcome Secretary Ash to Everett
On Monday, March 26, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, along with Representative Joe McGonagle, and members of the DeMaria administration welcomed the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, Jay Ash, to the City of Everett. The Senator had the pleasure of bringing…
Everett Residents in Free Performance Highlighting the Immigrant Experience March 29 and 30
Six Everett residents will perform in two free performances at the Malden Public Library in the Maccario Room. On Thursday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m., they will perform Arriving, and on Friday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m., they will perform…
Kiwanis to Host Bocce Tournament June 9
The Everett Kiwanis is happy to announce its first annual Bocce Tournament to sustain its scholarship fund for Everett High School students. Each year we try to give $10,000 for up to 10 deserving Everett High scholars who plan to…
Helping Families to Weather Unexpected Financial Setbacks
A sudden job loss. A devastating illness. These setbacks are not only stressful, they can spell financial disaster to families already living month to month. Nonpayment of rent or mortgages can quickly lead to eviction, foreclosure and homelessness. In fact,…
The Kids are Alright
The tremendous outpouring by young people all across the country this past weekend in support of meaningful gun control was absolutely spectacular. It is fair to say that no issue has galvanized America’s youth to such an extent since the…