Support Marcony Almeida Barros for School Committee Dear Everett Voters, As current and former elected officials, we were saddened to learn about the recent passing of our great friend, School Committee member Robert Carreiro. Mr. Carreiro was a tireless supporter…
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Enjoy A Happy and Safe Halloween
Although mischief and vandalism on Halloween has been on the decline in recent years compared to what the parents and grandparents of today’s youngsters experienced in the past, it still is incumbent on every parent to make sure that their…
No One Can Serve Two Masters
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s outrage in calling for President Donald Trump and Congress to make sure that that the nation’s Drug Czar be free of financial or other connections to the prescription drug industry is 100 percent correct. Mayor DeMaria also…
Sports 10-25-2017
Everett storms past Malden; hosts Prep Friday in playoffs By Cary Shuman The Everett High football completed its regular season with a 6-0 record after rolling to a 44-0 victory over Malden Friday night at Macdonald Stadium. Everett will begin…
Obituaries 10-25-2017
Charles Goyetche Former Everett Common Council member Charles H. Goyetche of Boston, formerly of Everett, entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15 at his residence. He was only 58 years old. Charlie was a graduate of Pope John XXIII…
…And A Smile
Brynmore Williams is shown here in front of the Coca-Cola mural on the side of his and his girlfriend’s (Jessie) loft space on Bucknam Street. The couple celebrated two years of living at the unique loft – which at one…
Dedication
A square alongside 66 Main Street was dedicated to WWII Veteran,S1 Guy J. DiNapoli on Wednesday evening, Oct. 11. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and many members of the DiNapoli family were on hand to celebrate the late Guy…
Encounter:Everett Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. An as yet unidentified 48-year-old male was shot by an on-duty Everett police officer shortly after midnight on Monday, October 16, after he was allegedly informed by passersby that the man had made threatening statements about…
House,Senate Pass Legislation to Help Open up Casino Jobs
By Seth Daniel The State Legislature has approved a major change aimed at helping those with minor criminal records from the past not be barred from getting casino jobs statewide, and particularly at the Wynn Boston Harbor resort. Earlier this…
DeMaria Sounds Off on Opiate Investigation in the Media
On Tuesday, Mayor Carlo DeMaria called upon President Trump and Congress to ensure that the nation’s Drugs Czar be free of financial or other connections to the prescription drug distribution industry. The Mayor also called on Congress to repeal and…