All throughout the casino licensing process in Greater Boston, there was a huge swath of folks who nearly always contended that the Wynn Resorts company was not serious about their proposal for a Massachusetts casino. Many of those folks were,…
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Question 3 Defeat Draws Loud Cheers in Everett
Statewide, the biggest news last Tuesday was the nip-and-tuck gubernatorial race, but in Everett the story of the night was Question 3 – the casino repeal vote. And as the results statewide rolled in and it appeared Question 3 was…
City Begins New Master Planning Process
The City of Everett Planning and Development Department, which successfully completed a Master Plan for the Lower Broadway neighborhood two years ago, will begin a new master planning process, for what will now be known as Commercial Triangle area of…
City of Everett to Dedicate P.O.W/M.I.A Chair at Police HQ
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Chief of Police Steven A. Mazzie, and Veterans Commissioner Joe Hickey are pleased to announce that on Friday, November 7th at 11AM the Everett Police Department will be dedicating a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Chair at…
Substantial Electricity Bill Increases Will Hit Residents this Month
Constraints in the supply of natural gas to the region will lead to the largest increase in winter electric bills in decades. National Grid experts said the increases kicked in on Nov. 1 and would be reflected in this month’s…
Double Dancing: Everett Dancer Lands Two Parts in This Year’s Boston Ballet Nutcracker Production
When Everett’s Vera Barrett and her daughter, Gabriella, opened up an e-mail last month from the Boston Ballet School concerning the Nutcracker casting decisions, it was more than just a surprise. It was a double surprise. That’s because in this…
Despite Change in T Land Sale to Wynn, Revere Mayor Still has Concerns
One major concern for Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo has been put to rest in the MBTA land sale with Wynn Resorts on Lower Broadway, but the problems are not over for the mayor to the east. Rob DeSalvio, senior vice…
Wynn Working on Redesign of Casino Tower
Wynn Resorts officials late last month told the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) that – if Question 3 is defeated – they are ready to unveil a new design for the proposed casino on Lower Broadway. The MGC had asked Wynn…
Trunk-or-Treat Festivities
Amy Spalenza was dressed as a pirate, complete with eye patch, during Monday night’s 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat festivities in the Gateway Center. The event had a huge turnout and was primarily sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse, as well as the…
Superintendent Honors EHS Seniors For Their Academic Excellence: Nguyen and Imsirovic Honored at School Committee Meeting
The two highest ranked students in the Everett High School (EHS) Class of 2015 each received a Superintendent’s Certificate of Academic Excellence at last week’s School Committee meeting. Superintendent of Schools Frederick F. Foresteire honored Vanessa Nguyen and Vesna Imsirovic…