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Finding a Way: Graduation Plans in Limbo for Now As State Regs Tighter than Expected
The Everett Public Schools will meet with the City’s Health Department to determine if plans for a drive-thru graduation can go forward in the methods that had been planned since two weeks ago – as regulations from the state Department…
MGC Consultants See ‘Significant Shift’ in Culture at Wynn, Encore
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) heard a report from consultant Miller & Chevalier regarding how Wynn Resorts and Encore Boston Harbor has adhered to the changes required after sexual misconduct hearings one year ago. It seems like a lifetime ago,…
Keeping the ‘Never’ in ‘Never Forget’: City Stages Poignant Memorial Day Exercises from a Distance
Memorial Day didn’t happen for many in America – at least not in the traditional ways. It was nearly a non-event in Everett this year as well, but through some creativity by Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano…
Senior Week: Traditional Fun in Unique Circumstances Features Car Parade Salute, Virtual Memories and Adopt-A-Student
No one in normal times would want to replace the fun of Senior Week with an online video or a honking column of cars parading through the city to each senior’s home, but these are not normal times. Supt. Priya…
Hundreds Gather at Salem State for Drive-by Commencement Celebration
Extremely disappointed that college commencement at Salem State was in limbo, Everett’s Marc Centrella had an idea about a month ago that it would be cool to have hundreds cruise the campus on graduation day to celebrate even without an…
Colantuoni Celebrates One Year Free of Cancer with Car Parade
On Saturday, City Councilor, and candidate for State Representative, Michael McLaughlin and Patti Frati were invited to take part with about 40 friends and family members of Kim Colantuoni of Everett. Kim’s daughter, Gianna, worked tirelessly and quietly behind the…
Night Shift Brewing Discontinues Expansion into Philadelphia
Night Shift Brewery has been synonymous with the resurgence of Everett as a place to be, but their dream to expand to Philadelphia as a second home has been cancelled due to the COVID-19-related downturn in the economy. Founders of…
Exelon Honors Two Everett High Science Enthusiasts with $5,000 Scholarships
Exelon Generation, owner of the Everett LNG Facility and Mystic Generating Station, has awarded $5,000 scholarships to two Everett High School seniors, Victoria Chaparro and Daniella Alvarez, who will be pursuing careers in science. A committee of Exelon employee volunteers evaluated scholarship applications based…