Gregg O’Brien Avid Veterans Advocate Gregg C. O’Brien of Everett passed away unexpectedly on May 10. He was 37 years old. A US Army veteran who served in the Afghanistan War, Gregg was an avid advocate for veterans. He was…
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Century Bank Donates to the Everett Adult Learning Center
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that Century Bank has made a donation of $500 to the Office of Human Services. This donation will be used to support the Everett Adult Learning Center. Currently, there are 128 adults taking English as…
Everett Launches Innovative Reading Challenge Using Mobile Devices: City Teams with Footsteps2brilliance to Boost Literacy
The City of Everett and the Everett Public Schools (EPS) are partnering with an innovative early-learning company to help bolster literacy efforts and accelerate student achievement during the vital years between pre-school and third grade. Footsteps2Brilliance, Inc. is providing every…
Everett Kiwanis Builders Club Raises $700 For Pediatric Trauma Institute at Tufts
Everett Kiwanis President Matt Laidlaw, Kiwanis Board Member Ersilia Matarazzo, and Revere Kiwainis Board Member, Pam Anderson, are pictured with the Everett Kiwanis Builders Club Members from the Madeline English School, Ms. Judy Harrington, EPS Teacher and Builders Club Advisor, and Victoria Guerina,…
The House of Representatives Votes Favorably to Fund Everett’s Edward G. Connelly Center
With the cooperation and leadership of Everett’s Mayor Carlo DeMaria, State Representative Wayne Matewsky, House Ways & Means Chairmen, Brian Dempsey, House Leader, Paul Donato (Medford), Mystic Valley Elderly Affairs Director, Dan O’Leary, and Everett’s Counsel on Aging Director, Carolyn…
Thank You ‘E’ Club of Everett for Your Funding of Scholarships
The ‘E Club of Everett will hold its annual Scholarship Awards Dinner next week at which time eleven outstanding Everett High School students will receive scholarships to help defray the costs of their continuing education. The dinner is always a…
EHS Softball Team Pounds Somerville, 17-2
The Everett High softball team parlayed a strong pitching performance by Sydnee Bessler and wielded some heavy lumber to cruise to a runaway 17-2 victory over Somerville last week. Bessler went all the way in the pitching circle, fanning 11 enemy…
Obituaries 05-14-2014
George Edwards, Jr. Retired Teacher; Of Florida, formerly of Everett George M. Edwards, Jr. of Fleming Island, Florida, formerly of Everett, entered into rest on May 12 at home in Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years…
Ferry Street Ink Helping Autism Awareness Month
Shawn Coyle (front row, right), owner of Ferry Street Ink, made a generous donation to a local family following his volunteer fundraising efforts during Autism Awareness Month. Shawn is pictured with his son, Shane Coyle (center), and Teresa Newman (left), along…
Memorial Day Services to Be Held at Glenwood Cemetery
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Veterans Services Commissioner Joe Hickey, would like to invite all residents to join the City’s veteran community on Monday, May 26th for its annual Memorial Day Service. Join us in remembering and honoring the men and…