Anyone in Greater Boston who got a rose on Valentine’s Day likely had that rose pass through the New England Flower Exchange on the Chelsea/Everett line. Just steps across the Chelsea line on Second Street, in a formerly vacant warehouse,…
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DCR Pedestrian Bridge Gets Rave Reviews, but Includes $22.6M Price Tag
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), along with partners such as Wynn Boston Harbor, unveiled the design for the much-heralded Mystic Crossing pedestrian/bicycle bridge – a critical connection between Boston, Everett, Somerville and a host of other communities connected…
A Look at the School Task Force Members
As part of the city bailout of the school budget a new Task Force of School Finance has been named to review the current school budget for operational savings and efficiencies in the School Department. The following are the biographies…
Everett’s State Plays Pond Hockey
Everett’s STATE played hockey against the scenic backdrop of Meredith, New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee on Friday. Dozens of hockey games were played simultaneously with players from around the United States and Canada participating against the scenic icy tundra in…
Schools Wrestle with $9 Million Budget Gap
A large crowd of anxious teachers, students and angry parents crowded into the Everett High School library Monday night to hear the school administration’s explanation of planned mid-year budget cuts in the Everett schools. In the end, most left still…
Investigation:MGC says Wynn Organization Did Not Inform them of Settlement
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a special hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 31, into the allegations against Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn – a Massachusetts gaming licensee – and said they were not told of the 2005 private settlement, while…
ZBA Approves Affordable Housing Units
More affordable housing is on the way for Everett residents after the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved on Monday night 77 senior citizens units and a condominium building with six, three-bedroom apartments at the site of the former St.…
Unexpected Costs, Unrealized Revenues Blamed for Plan to Layoff 110 School Personnel
Assistant Superintendent Charles Obremski, who helps to manage the School Department budget, explained the financial predicament facing the schools to the School Committee and gathered crowd at Everett High School library on Monday night. According to Obremski, the deficit is…
Political Veteran Launches New Everett Stimulus Blog
Political writer, strategist and analyst Patrick Scully of Scully Communications is launching a new blog exclusively for and about the City of Everett. “The Everett Stimulus.” will feature news and commentary about city politics and community events. The site has…
DiDomenico, Senate Colleagues Pass Supplemental Budget
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget that includes $15 million for school districts educating students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by hurricanes Maria and Irma. Since September 2017, more than 2,300…