Everett police are working frantically to identify an alleged arsonist who apparently set eight fires within a span of about 90 minutes in locations throughout the city on Saturday night. The series of fires that occurred on Broadway, Foster Street,…
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Bank buying back stock; recommended by Wall Street
Meridian Interstate Bankcorp, Inc., owner of the East Boston Savings Bank – which operates a major branch in Everett on Route 16 – has announced that it will be buying back shares that were already distributed. In addition, the company…
Flaherty, DiDomenico neck and neck
Last minute campaigning is being conducted fast and furious in the political camps of Everett City Councilor Sal DiDomenico and Cambridge Attorney Tim Flaherty throughout the sprawling senatorial district reaching from Saugus to Allston-Brighton. With substantial, multiple political mailings, newspaper…
Expanded gambling a done deal
House Speaker Robert DeLeo detailed last week how expanded gambling might take shape and form in the next few months. The release of a detailed bill by the House of Representatives was received warmly by those believing that casino gambling…
Mayor makes final push for Census; hoping to reach the 50,000 resident plateau
Something doesn’t quite gel when it comes to Everett’s official U.S. Census numbers from 2000. While those numbers have Everett at just over 37,000 people, other statistics would suggest that number is way off and this time around Mayor Carlo…
Senate race grows intense; less than 2 weeks remaining
With the Tuesday April 13 special senate election looming, Everett City Councilor Sal DiDomenico and Cambridge Attorney Tim Flaherty are locked in a heated race where both candidates are tending to throw all their resources into a final battle ending…
Second debate pumps campaign
The second debate between candidates running to fill the empty seat left by Senator Anthony Galluccio’s resignation was held in Cambridge at the Senior Center last week. Like the forum held in Chelsea two weeks ago, it was well attended…
Whittier School Literacy Night
By Amy Whynott Morrill For Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on Tuesday, March 2, the Whittier School celebrated by bringing together members of the community, students and parents. Everyone joined together to share dinner, to listen to students recite poetry, and to…
Everett school population growing by the week
As the 2009-2010 school year heads into its spring phase, Everett’s public school system is experiencing growing pains. With each passing week throughout the entire school year so far, the school population has increased. School officials monitoring the situation are…
Giantassio files signatures for rep race – more to follow?
Dennis Giantassio has filed his signatures and his name will likely appear on the ballot as he attempts his first run for political office against Everett Representative Steven “Stat” Smith. According to a variety of local sources, former Mayor John…