The Everett School Committee began 2016 by re-electing two veteran leaders who will continue to help guide the Everett Public Schools (EPS) through a period of tremendous growth and progress. Frank Parker, a longtime Ward 3 committee member who has…
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Everett Man Held in Attack on Officer
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr A 23-year old Everett man has been charged with randomly attacking a Boston Police Officer in his cruiser in the early morning hours on New Year’s Day in Boston and was ordered held on $2,000 bail…
Everett Teen Dies in Tileston Street Shooting
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie confirmed on Monday that the victim of a Jan. 3 shooting in Everett has died. Omar Wilfredo Reyes, 19, of Everett, was identified as the teen that was shot…
Police Briefs 01-06-2016
Monday, Dec. 14 Robert Ellikngton, 37, 200 Captains Rd., Chelsea, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Wesley Battinelli, 33, 43 Union St., Everett, was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and with…
Letter to the Editor
Farewell Since I missed the last Councillors meeting of the year of 2015, and because I had the opportunity at that time to give a farewell statement to to Citizens of Everett, I thought it might be appropriate to make…
Sports 01-06-2016
EHS Roundup EHS girls basketball team stands at 3-2 The Everett High girls basketball team stands at 3-2 at the quarter-mark of their 20-game regular season. The Lady Crimson Tide enjoyed a three-game winning streak recently, defeating Lawrence, Triton, and Salem…
Obituaries 01-06-2015
Gloria Ann LaSala Retired secretary Gloria Ann (Ciccarelli) LaSala, a lifelong resident of Everett, entered into rest on Friday, January 1 in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after being in failing health. She was 84 years of age. Born in Everett, Gloria…
Holiday Spirit at the Parlin School
Parlin School teachers, staff, and administrators were enthusiastic participants in this year’s Holiday Sweater Day. They are pictured above, fully displaying festive colors, designs, and style. From everyone at the Everett Public Schools, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Everett Man Arraigned Following Christmas Day Standoff
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that on Monday, Dec. 28, Mark Lavoine, 53, of Everett, was arraigned in Malden District Court on the charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a…
2016 Residential Parking Sticker Information
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the official start date for the 2016 Residential Parking Sticker Program and would like to remind residents of the new method for obtaining residential parking stickers. Effective Saturday, January 2nd, vehicle owners must…