In a journey that has zero time available for a detour, Wynn Resorts seemingly got off the freeway to smell the flowers. Just when it seemed like the road was clear for cruising into the June 23 opening – preparing…
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Teachers and School Committee Happy with Resolved Teacher Contract
The Everett Teachers Association (ETA) and the School Committee have finally resolved a long-standing contract dispute after more than 18 months of negotiations. ETA President Kim Auger said the teachers ratified the contract in a landslide vote of 397-46 recently,…
Beyond Traffic City Councilors’ Mounting Casino Conflict Concerns
With just weeks to go before Encore Boston Harbor Casino is slated to celebrate its grand opening, City Councilors are expressing a number of concerns. In addition to their ongoing preoccupation with the City’s plan to manage vehicle and waterway…
Lower Broadway Gets 24-Hour Resident Parking
Residents of Lower Broadway and City leaders are sharing enthusiasm for a new 24-hour parking program that both feel will protect the neighborhood from unwanted parkers going to the Encore Boston Harbor casino when it opens next month. Last week,…
Wynn Neighborhood Shuttle Adds Stops
The Encore neighborhood shuttle has been highly anticipated, and the luxury coaches – outfitted with TV screens and leather seats – have added three more stops in Everett. Transportation Planner Jay Monty said that the original four stops have been…
Ward 6 Suddenly Turns into a Major Race for City Council
Though no one had made official intentions on running for Ward 6 City Council at this time last week, now the incumbent Michael McLaughlin and a longtime resident with close ties to Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Al Lattanzi, have livened up…
Overnight Lane Closures on Woods Memorial Bridge
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced overnight upcoming double lane closures on Route 16 east and westbound between Santilli Circle in Everett and Wellington Circle in Medford. These impacts were put in place starting each evening between the hours…
Annual Malden Sketch Group Exhibit Now on Display
The Seventeenth Annual Malden Sketch Group Exhibit will be on display at Commerce Place, 350 Main Street in Malden, beginning May 20. Sponsored by Preotle Lane & Associates, the exhibit will run until June 28 during lobby hours Monday through…
AARP Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Difference in Their Community
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Commonwealth residents who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “AARP Massachusetts is excited to…