Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who represents Everett and the Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, volunteered Saturday at the Everett Grace Food Pantry on Church Street. Pressley joined members of her staff and other volunteers in distributing food…
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End of an Era for Boston Market Terminal, But a New Beginning Across the Street
When Steven Piazza looks over the family business – which had existed at the Boston Market Terminal on Second Street in Everett since 1968 – he sees a bittersweet ending at the old facility, but a bright beginning across Market…
DiPierro Named as Temporary President With Eight Votes
With Council President Wayne Matewsky still recovering from health challenges, the City Council took the cautionary step to vote Councilor Anthony DiPierro in as President Pro Tempore – with DiPierro getting eight votes from his colleagues to lead the body…
SkyZone Everett Ready for Fun and Exciting Spring Break
Spring Break from school is always a time to look for a little local fun, and with the re-opening of SkyZone Everett last month, there isn’t need for families to look far next week to bounce off some steam. “Spring…
Council to Look Into More Than $2 Million in Outside Legal Fees
The City Council has called for a closer look in its Ways & Means Committee on spending for outside legal services, which amounted to more than $2.6 million over the last five fiscal years just on the City side of…
Oil Spill Remediation Money to Clear the View at Rivergreen
More than an acre of Malden River waterfront will be cleared of invasive phragmites and vegetation, and replanted with native plants and trees – while also clearing the site lines for those using the RiverGreen Park. The project is on…
Agency and Artists Team up on COVID Communications
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) will work with artists to reach underserved communities with COVID-related public health messages, including the importance of getting vaccinated. Over the next few months, nine artists and artist teams will create posters, videos, postcards, public art, comic…
COVID-19 Case Numbers Stay About the Same from Last Week
The numbers of COVID-19 cases in Everett has levelled off per week at between 100 and 130 each week. This week there were 119 new cases reported, which was up slightly from 103 cases last week. Two weeks ago there…
DiPierro Makes Case for Safer Streets
Since his tenure in office first began, Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony DiPierro has been pushing for traffic calming measures in the City of Everett. In 2016, the state legislature passed the Municipal Modernization Act, giving cities and towns the…
The Thursday Fortnightly Club Hosts Fundraiser for Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Emergency Closet
More than 75 members of The Thursday Fortnightly Club donated hundreds of needed items to Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Emergency Closet and brought the items to the Brookline Bank in Medford Square. The donations were overwhelming and due to the…