Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is proud to salute its latest International Baccalaureate Diploma recipients as six students join the ranks of 113 others who have completed the impressive accomplishment. The list of recipients includes recent graduates Malden’s John Le (destined…
Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
This weekend marks the return of the 16th annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, featuring master sand sculptors who have come from all over the globe to compete in one of the largest sand sculpting festivals in the world. The festival…
Not All Parents Know What’s Best for Their Kids
The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida banning local school boards from requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state rates as one of the most reprehensible actions of any public official since the pandemic…
Guest op-Ed: Everett Summer Jobs Program is a huge Asset to the City
By Deanna Deveney, Esq. For more than 25 years, the Everett Summer Jobs Program has been helping the city’s youth build their resumes and take their first crack at a “real life job.” Since Mayor DeMaria has taken over, the…
Guest op-Ed: Where does all the Money Go?
By Councilor Fred Capone Words like ‘Transparency’ and ‘Accountability’ are thrown around daily by public officials. However, transparency and accountability in government are often very difficult to find. One common question I am asked is: “Where does all the money…
Community Safety Movie Night
City Hires New Treasurer/Collector from Winthrop
The City of Everett and Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced this week that they have hired Monica Ford to be the new treasurer/collector for the City. Ford comes to Everett from the Town of Winthrop, where she lives and also has…
First Firefighter/EMT Recruits Head to State Fire Academy
The first five Firefighter/EMT recruits have completed their EMT training and have headed to the 10-week State Fire Academy this week, the first wave of a workforce that looks to transform the Fire Service at the beginning of next year.…
Busy September: City Will See Five Preliminary Contests for the First Time in a Long Time
With all of the Nomination Papers now certified, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio said there will likely be five Preliminary Election contests on Sept. 21 for voters in the City – including three citywide offices and two ward seats. The last…
House Passes Sports Betting Legislation, Likely No Quick Action in the Senate Though
The race is on in the State Legislature on sports betting as the House voted last Thursday to approve a wide-ranging sports wagering bill after years of state government trying to get passage of some sort of sports betting bill.…
Fatal Industrial Accident Adds to String of Incidents This Month
After a fatal industrial accident on Commercial Street in Everett’s industrial zone – coming after two other serious industrial accidents in the week’s prior – Fire Chief Tony Carli said they will begin a safety campaign with the various industrial…
Man Involved in Officer-Involved Shooting in Everett to Be Arraigned on Assault Charges
DA Marian Ryan has announced that Jason Gaff, 45 of Everett, has been charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with allegedly charging police with a sword on July 12 in Everett. The preliminary investigation…