Democratic State Committeewoman Lesley Rebecca Phillips has announced her campaign for re-election; the following is her statement: Dear voters, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the female “ballot seat” which I have held since 2008, representing…
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Council confirms Mayor’s appointments despite some concerns over residency
On the City Council agenda Monday, February 10, were 15 appointments by the mayor to a number of City boards and commissions, most of which were reappointments. Council voted to confirm all of the appointments, but not before a lengthy debate…
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Pulling Papers: Councilor Mclaughlin Officially Enters the Race for State Representative
Hot off of a decisive Council victory, Councilor Michael McLaughlin announced this week that he is pulling Nomination Papers to run for Everett’s state representative seat. McLaughlin has had his eyes on the seat for several years, but had never…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Rev. Dr. Albert R. Sampson: “Civil Rights Warrior”
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…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Lee G. Johnson: ‘The Judge From Cherry Street’
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…
Councilor Gerly Adrien Lists Black History Month Events
•Feb. 17 – Honoring Black Everett Leaders, featuring keynote speaker Congressman Joe Kennedy. The event will be at the Everett Haitian Community Center, Broadway, at 6 p.m. •Feb. 19 – Black Heroes Seniors Lunch, featuring Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, 11 a.m.,…
Everett Citizens Foundation Announces Grant Awards
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the award winners from the first round of grants decided by the Everett Citizens Foundation. The Host Community Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn Resorts established the Everett Citizens Foundation. The…
Encore Boston Harbor Still Predicts Two-Year Ramp Up
Results from the fourth quarter of 2019 showed mixed success for Encore Boston Harbor, with the casino floor booming, hotel occupancy up a bit, but food and beverage revenues still struggling. The fourth quarter of 2019 was very good for…
Public Notice for Early Voting
The City of Everett will have Early Voting Hours for the Presidential Primary. The list of days and hours are below. Early Voting will take place at Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, in the George Keverian Room on the 3rd…