When one passes by the lush new landscape at the entrance to Encore Boston Harbor on Lower Broadway, think Buffalo. Buffalo? Yes, in fact it is Buffalo, New York that has provided most all of the mature spruce and pine…
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Encore Opening Procedures, Training Running Smoothly
Three weeks makes a difference. That’s the message from Encore Boston Harbor President Bob DeSalvio when it comes to the preparations for the opening of the resort casino on June 23. DeSalvio said that hiring a majority of the workers…
Disciplined Teachers get Redemption in State Settlement
The State Labor Relations Board negotiated a settlement between the Everett Teachers Association (ETA) and the School Committee – an agreement that exonerates two teachers that were allegedly transferred by the previous school administration for what was erroneously said to…
Prescott Street Crossing Closes for Two Weeks
The Prescott Street Crossing in the Air Force Road area has been closed for two weeks. Reconstruction of the Prescott Street Crossing was negotiated by the City as part of the mitigation for construction of Encore’s Rivergreen overflow parking lot.…
Council Hears the CIP for 2020
On Monday, June 10, Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation by the administration on its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2020. Presenting the CIP was Eric Demas, CFO. Also on hand to answer any questions…
Seniors Graduate in Style From Pioneer Charter School of Science
PCSS I in Everett and PCSS II in Saugus celebrated the schools’ graduating classes last Thursday evening, June 6, in a combined ceremony at Faneuil Hall. Of the 82 seniors graduating (37 from PCSS I and 45 from PCSS II),…
Casino concerns again dominate at City Council meeting
With not months, but weeks, to go before the Encore Boston Harbor is set to throw open its doors, the City Council sought clarification on a number of issues regarding the gambling establishment at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May…
Cops for Kids with Cancer
Move-in Day Thousands Report to Work, Executive Team Moves into Resort Offices
Monday marked the biggest day to date for Encore Boston Harbor and its crew of 4,800 employees as they reported to work at the resort site for the first time, and existing employees and the executive team moved into offices…
Short-term Rental Operators Subject to New Fee Starting July1
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 28, Councilors unanimously approved a measure that would charge a 3 percent Community Impact Fee to the operators of short-term rentals in the City of Everett, including those using Airbnb and other…