By Gerly Adrien Hi, my name is Gerly Adrien and I’m running to be your next Mayor of Everett. This is my hometown that I love, and know we have the potential to create opportunities for all of us. People…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor
DeMaria Delivers To the Editor, Everett’s Preliminary Election is right around the corner and I’m writing about why Carlo DeMaria deserves to be elected to another term. Mayor DeMaria’s record of delivering for Everett reaches far. From establishing the city’s…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
The 13 Service Members Were True Heroes
Every American was saddened last week upon hearing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one each from the…
Guest Op-Ed: A Community Must Honor Its Seniors
By Councilor Fred Capone Our Seniors have much to offer, a lifetime of experience and wisdom to share. Seniors should be respected and appreciated. My grandmother, Lena Navarro, inspired me to engage in public service. Active in numerous charitable organizations,…
Make the Most of the Rest of Summer
If nothing else, the Summer of 2021 has taught us an age-old lesson: The only thing that is certain about life is uncertainty. Remember when President Biden told the country in the spring that his goal was to have the…
The Unvaccinated Are Rebels Without a Cause
For the majority of our readers — who are vaccinated (because we live in Eastern Mass.) — the reasons being given by those who refuse to get the shot, even when they are dying in the hospital, are inexplicable. The…
Op-Ed: Public Safety Should Always Be a Top Priority
By Fred Capone Public Safety is central to the well-being of a community and its residents. Every resident should feel safe and respected. Until just recent, Everett failed to hire any firefighters since 2016, despite more than 25 members leaving…
Op-Ed: Committed to Improving the City’s Environmental Resources
By Deanna Deveney, Esq. Over the last several years, the Everett Waterfront has undergone quite the transformation. From improving the water quality to creating more green spaces and waterfront recreation, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has remained committed to improving the city’s…
Letter to the Editor
Supporting Small Business Owners To the Editor, My name is Gerly Adrien. I am running a people-powered campaign to become the next Mayor of Everett. As a Small Business Owner, I have experienced what it means to take each day…