Newly elected State Representative and veteran Common Councilor Wayne Matewsky said Monday night that he has challenged the official vote count from last week’s special election and left little doubt that he intends to fight to clear his name, after…
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No Word on Recount as Yet: Hanlon Campaign Has Until April 11 to Decide
According to City Clerk Michael Matarazzo, there has been no decision as yet from the Hanlon Campaign, about whether or not to pursue a recount. “My understanding is that he (Hanlon) just wants to sit down and make sure that…
Smith Sentenced to Four Months in Jail
Stephen Smith, former state representative for Everett, was sentenced to four months in prison for voter fraud Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Smith, 57, will also serve a year of probation and must pay a $20,000 fine. Smith pleaded guilty…
Police and Public Safety Issues Top Aldermen’s Agenda
If Monday night’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting had a theme, it was undoubtedly related to crime and public safety, as at least four resolutions and orders dealt with the perceived increase in crime in the city, particularly violent crimes. From…
City to Complete an Energy Audit with Ameresco
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. is pleased to report that the City of Everett, through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), has received access to a contract with Ameresco, a company that specializes in energy audits and facility retrofitting projects, to…
Mayor/Wynn Resorts Present First Look at Potential Casino Design
The glamour and style of Las Vegas arrived at a transformed Edward Connolly Center on Wednesday, March 27, as a backdrop of yellow drapes and artistic lighting turned the cavernous center into a totally different place. With Frank Sinatra tunes playing…
Matewsky Wins: Hanlon Comes Up Short with Historic Write-in Effort
Democratic nominee Wayne Matewsky completed his campaign to be Everett’s representative in the Massachusetts House Tuesday night, narrowly beating out a strong write-in effort for former Mayor and City Clerk John Hanlon by 59 votes, 1,258 votes to 1,209. Hanlon…
Suffolk Downs Unveils New 3d Model of Proposed Casino Project
Chip Tuttle, chief operating officer of Suffolk Downs, unveiled a new three-dimensional model of the proposed $1 billion casino/resort development for the property located in East Boston. Tuttle’s remarks and the showing of the large model came at a press…
LWV in Support of Absentee Ballot Reform
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts testified Wednesday, March 27, in support of a proposed Constitutional amendment to remove the restrictions on obtaining an absentee ballot and allow voters to request an absentee ballot without stating a reason. This…
Pride, Progress and Possibility: DeMaria Highlights Successes, Sets Agenda in State of the City
Mayor Carlo DeMaria used Monday night’s State of the City address to highlight his successes and boldly set the course for the next five years by outlining his plans, hopes and dreams for the city of Everett. He talked about…