By Seth Daniel The Everett Board of Health is considering an amendment to the long-time ordinances governing whom can and how one can raise and keep chickens in the City. The Nuisance regulations regarding live poultry and chicken farming in…
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National Grid Details Major Upgrade to City’s Electrical Needs
By Seth Daniel National Grid is preparing to significantly upgrade the electricity needs of the City of Everett, and much of that has to do with the increased development and investment in the area. The company was scheduled to have…
Fire Time Fireworks: Big Show will Light Up Glendale Park,City on July 1
By Seth Daniel For the first time in generations, perhaps ever, the City of Everett will feature a major fireworks display for the July 4th holiday – setting off what is expected to be a magnificent display on July 1…
Herb Chambers BMW Considering Expansion in Everett
By Seth Daniel Potential plans are in the works for a major change at Santilli Circle. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and other elected officials confirmed that Herb Chambers Car Dealerships, based in Somerville, has met with them to discuss expanding their…
City Clerk Matarazzo to Retire at the End of the Month
By Seth Daniel After a number of years in the Clerk’s office, and several as the City Clerk, Michael Matarazzo announced this week that he plans to retire from City Government at the end of the month. Matarazzo grew up,…
Wynn Boston Harbor to Deliver First $12.5 Million Check
By Seth Daniel No doors have yet opened at the Wynn Boston Harbor resort on Lower Broadway, but the second – and largest to date – mitigation check will be delivered to the City tonight, June 14. Wynn will present…
Council Approves FY 2018 Operating Budget of $183,310,997:Water and Sewer Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Budget Also Approved
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Everett City Council in three votes approved a total fiscal year 2018 spending package of $212,885,817 for the city of Everett fiscal year that begins July 1, 2017. The breakdown of the three budget pieces…
Council Votes 10-1 to Increase Mayor’s Salary in 2018 and Again in 2020:Proponents Noted Increasing Salaries for Department Heads as a Top Reason
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. In a remarkably short, and uncontroversial vote at the end of its meeting Monday night, the Everett City Council voted 10-1 to approve a salary increase for the position of Mayor. Effective in January 2018, the…
Police Briefs 06-14-2017
Saturday, 5/13 Samuel Higgins, 26, 88 Gerrish Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, leaving scene of property damage and on warrant. Monday, 5/15 Julio Ayala, 19, 197 Chestnut St., Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant. Tuesday,…
Technology is Killing Us
It often is said that technology is a two-edged sword. While it certainly is true that advances in technology bring many benefits, those benefits often find themselves subject to the law of unintended consequences.The dramatic rise in cell phone use…