It is hard for those of us who work in the private sector to understand fully what it means to have spent 28 years of your professional work life with the Everett Police Department. In fact, spending 28 years with…
Category: Editorials
Congressman Markey on the Mark
Our congressman Ed Markey told the Congress this week that we must re-think building nuclear reactors on or near to earthquake prone areas. We commend the congressman for his common sense and we urge his colleagues to follow it.
The Bob and Weave Game
The bit of very warm weather we experienced over the weekend hasn’t fooled any of us who have lived in this neighborhood for a lifetime. The oilman is still going to be taking our money to heat our homes as…
Charter Review
The city’s effort at Charter Review has come a long way since the Charter Commission was officially put into place. The Commission is made up of a wide variety of residents, all of whom have done a great job. Many,…
The Enrollment Reality
The Everett Public School population has grown by 1,000 students since 2006. The outlook for the future is showing that the school system will likely grow by greater numbers in the decade to come. In fact, the growth rate is…
The New Commercial Water Meter Program Long Overdue
As far back as former Mayor David Ragucci it was one of the city’s best kept secrets that the some of the largest water users in the city were underreporting their water use because of defective water meters or had…
John Tamboli
John Tamboli’s death at 47 is a great loss for his family and friends. He died last week following a valiant battle against cancer. He was a very happy man, who loved his life and family and so to bury…
Charter Commission Suggestions Take City in Right Direction
The Everett Charter Review Commission is to be complimented for the hard work and hundreds of hours of thoughtfulness and discussion that it has conducted in the name of charter review – which is the ultimate aim of the commission.…
Pothole Crushers
Great efforts have been made by the administration to fill the hundreds of potholes, which have been causing drivers so much havoc and their automobiles so many costly repairs. Great progress has been made but the effort must continue and…
Tossing a 3 – Pointer
The Eagle Bank last week made a donation that will allow 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams to play in the North Suburban Youth Basketball League. This $3,500 donation allowing so many of this city’s talented youths to play basketball…