It hardly seems possible at this point, but as of January 23, 2015, Boston and the surrounding area had barely registered a single snow flake. Now just 17 days later – as of this writing – the region has faced…
Category: Editorials
City Welcomes New Transportation Planner/Engineer
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Monty to the Department of Planning and Development as the new Transportation Planner/ Engineer for the City. Monty joins the City with over 9 years experience in planning, engineering,…
Batteries Not Included
What’s the one phrase that can quickly change the mood from festive to foul for any child opening a brand new, shiny toy? “Batteries not included!” Or how about that product featured on a home shopping channel or infomercial –…
Letter to the Editor
No more cuts Dear Governor Baker, We are writing to urge you not to impose further 9c cuts to elderly home care. On October 19, 2014, Governor Deval Patrick made a total of $2.37 million in 9c cuts to Elder…
Senator Sal Didomenico Sworn into Office
Senator Sal DiDomenico was once again sworn into the Massachusetts State Senate on January 7. Governor Patrick gave the oath to the Senators in the historic Senate Chamber. DiDomenico joined his colleagues to elect Stan Rosenberg as the next Senate President to lead…
Martin Luther King
When one considers that it has been almost 47 years since Martin Luther King was assassinated, it is easy to understand why so many of our fellow Americans today have so little understanding of who he was and what he accomplished. Every…
The Olympics in Boston?
The prospect of hosting a Summer Olympics in Boston has been bandied about for many years, but it now appears as though things might get serious in light of Boston’s selection as the top choice of American cities to contend for…
MLK Scholarship Breakfast Set for Jan 19
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Bishop Robert G. Brown of the Zion Church Ministries would like to remind residents that the 11th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast will take place on Monday, January 19th at 9:00AM at…
Mayor Demaria & City Team up with Everett United
TO HELP THOSE IN NEED Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently welcomed Everett United to City Hall for the City’s Annual Holiday Toy Shopping and Delivery event. Everett United delivered hundreds of toys to City Hall to be distributed to Everett children…
Virtual Field Trips Make ‘Penguin Day’ A Success at the Adams School
To kick off its Pre-kindergarten curriculum theme, “All About Animals”, the Adams School held a fun and educational Penguin Day. Students celebrated by wearing black and white clothes and participating in a variety of themed activities. As an added bonus,…