The Baker-Polito Administration announced $220,000 in federal grants to six projects across the Commonwealth to assess watershed pollution and plan for work to address water quality impairments, including one in Everett. “Preservation of the Commonwealth’s watersheds is crucial for natural…
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Councilors Proposed to Use $2 Million in City Funds for Those in Housing Loophole
City Councilors Stephanie Martins and Michael McLaughlin were set to propose a City ‘Pay the Rent’ program at Tuesday night’s Council meeting – a program that would require a $2 million appropriation to help residents pay their rent or mortgages…
DiDomenico Receives Clean Water Action “Legislative Champion Award”
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined Clean Water Action’s 26th Fall Celebration, an annual event to celebrate the successes from the year and honor champions of clean water, clean air, and healthy communities. During the virtual event, Senator DiDomenico was presented with…
Second Annual Everett Community Art Walk Brings Art to Local Parks
Integral Arts Everett kicked off the second annual Everett Community Art Walk last weekend, but instead of placing local artist work in various businesses around the city, reproductions have been placed throughout the City’s park system – a way to…
Figuring it Out: Sasso Forges Ahead at the Popular 8/10 Bar and Grille
Everett native Richard Sasso said he had a lifelong dream to open his own restaurant. He had previously owned a replacement window business, hair salon, and billiards parlor before taking the plunge into the restaurant industry. “I always wanted to…
An Outrage City Denounces Parking Lot, Super-Spreader Parties by Everett-Based Promoter
Several City leaders are denouncing clandestine, late-night parties put on by an Everett-based Brazilian American promotor who has staged “parking lot parties” with hundreds of unmasked partiers under the Baile Do Monstro (Monster Ball) tag for the last several weeks…
Diversity, Equity and Equal Employment Commission Ready for First Public Meeting
The Diversity, Equity & Equal Employment Commission announced this week that plans are being finalized for the first public forum addressing police policies and practices in Everett, according to Chairman Bishop Robert Brown. The Commission was formed in June of…
Positive Participation: School Department Reports Good Virtual Attendance, Focuses on Those Not Logging In
The vast majority of students in the Everett Public Schools are logging on and participating in this fall’s virtual learning program, Supt. Priya Tahiliani told the School Committee on Monday, but she said all efforts are going towards connecting with…
1647 Begins Virtual School to Home Fundraiser to Raise $10,000
Last week, 1647, an organization that prepares educators to build authentic partnerships with families that are essential to student success, has begun its annual fundraiser with a generous match from an anonymous donor for donations up to $5,000. Community members…
Janine Balistreri Announces Her Write-In Candidacy for U.S. Representative, District 7
Janine (Adiletto) Balistreri announces that she is a write-in candidate for Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 for U.S. Representative of MA, District 7, unenrolled. Janine Balistreri, a lifetime Massachusetts resident. Born in Everett, MA, and raised in Everett and Medford. Mother…