By Mayor Carlo DeMaria As I sit here tonight with my wife, Stacy, this week we are reflecting on this past year. How difficult it has been for all of us; how our lives were turned upside down; and how…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: American Rescue Plan ‘Appalling and Outrageous’ for Everett
By State Senator Sal DiDomenico When these numbers (from the American Rescue Act) were brought to our attention about two weeks ago I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I immediately contacted our Federal Delegation and our city leaders to…
Letters to the Editor
Trade School at Pope John Site To the Editor; Education and training in the trades will help the next generation to rise out of poverty. It is my understanding that the City Council is considering bringing a vocational school to…
What Are They Thinking?
Patrick Henry, the fiery American patriot and orator during the American Revolution, famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” However, Repubican governors in some of our Southern and Midwestern states have, under the guise of “freedom,” given that…
Guest Op-Ed: Water Day 2021: Cleaner Rivers for Massachusetts
By Julia Blatt As Massachusetts observes World Water Day this year, our state’s communities have particular reason to celebrate. The Massachusetts legislature recently enacted (and Governor Baker signed into law) a state sewage notification bill. This important new law has…
Letters to the Editor
Vaccinate our teachers Dear Governor Baker, We, the elected municipal leaders of the City of Everett, respectfully request that you reconsider the classification of Early Education and K-12 teachers within Phase 2 to receive the same vaccination priority as seniors…
Letters to the Editor
A heartfelt thanks go out to Officer Cassidy To the Editor: On Sunday afternoon, February 21, I was walking down Victoria St. toward Chelsea St. I saw a young woman at the corner who was obviously distressed. As I rounded…
We Must be Wary of The Virus
With the arrival of the vaccines and the spring season, it is clear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel from our year-long battle with COVID-19. However, the good news that has been seen in the…
A Future with Masks?
There has been one positive piece of news during the otherwise tragic COVID-19 pandemic, and that is this: The number of deaths and severe illness caused by the ordinary flu is down dramatically from a typical flu season. Epidemiologists credit…
Guest Op-Ed: I Look Forward to Continuing the Mayoral Journey with the People of Everett
I am excited to officially announce that I will be seeking reelection to serve as your Mayor. While today I am announcing my candidacy for reelection, I’d be remiss if I did not briefly touch upon the work that has…