Ward Six Councilor McLaughlin celebrates the agreement between Wynn Resorts and the City of Boston As the City Councilor of the local area for Wynn Everett, it is a true honor that we as a community can celebrate the agreement…
Category: Editorials
Sal is the Man
When Councilor Sal LaMattina was named vice chair of the Boston City Council Ways and Means Committee last month, little did we realize then that just maybe his appointment came in the nick of time for Charlestown. The waste transfer…
The Wynn and City of Boston Deal
The announcement last Thursday that Wynn Resorts and Mayor Walsh have reached a deal on mitigation should come as no surprise. Since the Boston lawsuits were dismissed last November, the legal options available to Mayor Walsh were dwindling. We congratulate…
The MS-13 Raids
The raids that took place last early Friday morning that resulted in 56 indictments certainly should stop for the time being the crime and murders in the neighboring communities of Chelsea, East Boston and Everett that we have witnessed over…
Deleo Forms Commission on Daily Sports Fantasy
Anyone who has watched Channel Five’s “On the Record” Sunday morning show knows that Speaker of the House has a tremendous knowledge of Boston sports — as he often has demonstrated on the “Pop Quiz” portion of the show. So…
A Timely Motion
One can seldom pick up a newspaper or listen to the radio or television news without hearing about the opioid crisis that is afflicting so many people in so many communities. Wealthier communities than Everett are struggling with this problem.…
The Weather
Maybe we are getting old or maybe we were just spoiled. But the last few days have brought us back to reality that winter has come with a vengenance. Walking on the streets with the wind and patches of ice…
One Giant Step Forward
The fact that Wynn Resorts has named Boston based Suffolk Construction as the builder of its project is a giant step toward the realization of the casino finally coming to fruition. With all the legal challenges and rumors floating around…
Letters to the Editor
I welcomes another busy legislative year, reflects on 2015 Dear Editor, The New Year is always full of promise, providing a fresh start and great expectations. However, it is also a time to reflect upon all that has been accomplished…
Keeping a Community Healthy
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria Throughout my life I have never felt better than when I committed myself to eating a balanced diet. It is truly amazing how much better you feel when you know you are building a better body…