State Representative Wayne A. Matewsky, and staff will be hosting their monthly office hours on Thursday July 31st and Thursday August 28th at Everett City Hall, within the George Kevarian room, from 10-12. We invite all residents and businesses within…
Category: Editorials
Brendan O’malley Promoted to Project Manager at Bond
BOND, a leading Boston-based construction manager, announced today that Brendan O’Malley, LEED AP, has been promoted to Project Manager at the company. Brendan is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a degree in Civil Engineering. In his…
House Passes Legislation to Combat Substance Abuse Epidemic
Representative Wayne A. Matewsky (D-Everett) joined colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass legislation that increases access to treatment for individuals confronting substance addiction and takes significant steps to combat the current epidemic. The bill seeks to set patients…
Enjoy a Safe and Sane Fourth
Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), newspapers exhorted their readers to observe a “safe and sane” Fourth of July. That’s because in communities big and small all across America, the founding of our nation had become…
Representative Wayne Matewsky Votes in Favor of Minimum Wage Increase
June 19th marked the culmination of the State Houses Labor and Workforce Development Committees efforts to increase the minimum wage to $11.oo per hour, over a three year period, while establishing protection, compensation and legislation to benefit a diverse range…
Cost of Water and Sewer Rates Stand Strong in Local Cities Comparison
On Wednesday, June 18th the City Services Commission voted unanimously to increase the water and sewer rates by 9%. The increase in rates is due to increases in MWRA annual assessments averaging 2-5% a year and needed expenditures in improvements…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Recognized by Boston Foundation
Pioneer Charter School of Science was recognized with a $10,000 award for its work in providing quality educational opportunities to students from the Boston Foundation. PCSS was as a finalist for the Pozen Prize for Charter Schools, finishing in the top three best charter schools in Greater Boston. The…
Congratulations to Our Graduates
Graduation season is upon us, the time of year in which communities all across America celebrate the accomplishments of our young adults who will be receiving their high school diplomas. Graduation is a bittersweet time, marking both an ending and a beginning. For the grads, they will realize…
Congratulations, Stacy Poste Schiavo on Your Honor from the ‘E’ Club
The ‘E’ Club has earned a well-deserved reputation for doing things in a classy and understated manner. Its scholarships, individual awards, and special recognitions hold immense prestige for those who accept these honors at its autumn and spring dinners at…
Observe Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching. For many residents, this weekend symbolizes the beginning of the summer. There will be a day off from work or school. There will be cookouts and celebrations. There will be a respite from our…