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Celebrating Black History Month
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Matthew Bullock: Coaching pioneer and distinguished public servant EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came…
Everett High Student Brightens up Student Body with Positive Notes
Everyone at one time has had a nasty note left on their vehicle, or maybe someone pens a negative letter about them on social media – or even on paper – but one Everett High freshman took the opposite approach…
New Supt. Chooses Attorney, Educator to Serve as Deputy:
Kim Tsai Is Co-defendant with Tahiliani in Boston Lawsuit Incoming Supt. Priya Tahiliani has put forth her choice for the new position of Deputy Superintendent, and that person – an attorney that works alongside her at Boston Public Schools (BPS)…
Auditors Present Results of Annual Financial Report
On Monday, Feb. 10, Council heard a presentation by the City’s Chief Financial Officer, Eric Demas, regarding the City’s recent comprehensive annual financial report. Also speaking were attorneys Andres Tejada and Francis Serreti, from Powers & Sullivan LLC, the City’s…
Administration Looking for New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A new department in City government to improve equity and diversity is now taking shape, with Mayor Carlo DeMaria announcing late last week that the City is currently looking for a leader at the new office. On its website Feb.…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Arthur E. Jordan: 1st African American City Councilor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories of many black residents…
Encore Revenues Show Dramatic January Decrease in Table Games
They say never to tout your success too soon, and if one does, they should knock on wood. It doesn’t appear like Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox knocked on any wooden objects after the quarterly investor call earlier this month…
City Budget Time Reveals New Challenges with Growth, Encore Money
With millions of dollars in new revenues from the Encore Boston Harbor casino mitigation, and a tremendous amount of growth around the city accompanying that development, this year’s City Budget is shaping up to be a challenge – albeit the…