Six Everett firefighters will be honored as ‘Firefighters of the Year’ at a special state ceremony in Worcester today, Nov. 26, for their heroic work on the Morris Street fire in July 2018. The 30th annual ceremony will honor firefighters…
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Encore Casino Numbers up and Down for October Revenues
Slot machine revenues hit a high for Encore Boston Harbor in October, but table game revenue continued to slide greatly in the month – down by almost $10 million from August – and leading to an overall decline in gaming…
Mayor Proposes Borrowing $10.5 Million for Pope John
Mayor Carlo DeMaria has proposed to the City Council to borrow $10.5 million to purchase the campus of the recently-closed Pope John High School on upper Broadway. The matter came too late for Independent deadlines, but was on the Council…
The Next Step: Superintendent Search Committee Puts Forwards Four Candidates
In a contentious meeting of the School Committee on Nov. 13, the Superintendent Search Committee reported out four finalists – all from outside the district – and the School Committee accepted that report by a vote of 7-1. Only outgoing…
Neighborhood Developers Fundraiser
ERA Millennium Celebrates 20 Years of Welcoming, Helping People
When Pat and Karen Roberto cut the ribbon on their new business, ERA Millennium Real Estate on Ferry Street, their children were young and their life was much different. Now, 20 years later, the business has grown exceptionally, and at…
Shocking: As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Laws for Moving Dead Bodies Stuck in the Past
It was a cold and brisk Thanksgiving morning last year, Nov. 22, but the sun shone brightly on Everett as the Crimson Tide began preparations for their annual football game, and thousands of families gathered happily to gorge on turkey…
Superintendent Choices Upset Internal Candidates and Mayor
Several Everett officials and a couple of local candidates for the superintendent are sounding the alarm on the process to pick a new school leader – saying the local candidates should have been considered. Given the nature of the School…
Licensing Commission Reviews Permits
The City’s Licensing Commission met on Monday, Nov. 18, at City Hall to review the licenses of eight local dining and nightlife establishments. Present at the meeting were Licensing Board President Phil Antonelli, Board Member Phil Arloro, Board Clerk Annette…
Malden Courthouse Shut Down for Air-Quality Concerns
The Malden District Court – where most Everett criminal and civil cases are filed – was abruptly shut down this week due to indoor environmental concerns related to an ongoing construction project. The court will be moved over a period…