Frame and Fortune: Rogers Honored for Her Breathtaking Photography
Katy Rogers has become one of the major eyes on Everett, capturing events and news stories across the city through the lens of her trusty Nikon camera and the pages of her reporter’s notebook. From the opening of Encore to…
Unanimous Vote: School Committee Approves Superintendent Contract Thursday Night; Tahiliani Signs It
New Supt. Priya Tahiliani has been very visible around Everett this month after being chosen by the School Committee as the new superintendent in December, and now she is officially under contract. In a unanimous vote on Thursday, Jan. 16,…
E-Scooters Could Unlock Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs for Everett Residents
A new study on micromobility – the use of e-scooters and pedal-assisted e-bikes – shows that Greater Boston is positioned as one of the areas nationwide that would most benefit from the widespread introduction of such new transportation systems –…
Bouvier Building Owners Put Forward Plan for Hotel, Restaurant at Key Everett Square Corner
The owners of the Bouvier Building in the heart of Everett Square have proposed completely renovating the blighted building – which has been highlighted for an eminent domain taking under Urban Renewal by Mayor Carlo DeMaria – and establishing a…
Short-Term Rentals Currently Operating with No Oversight
Short-term rentals in Everett are presently unregulated since the former City Council failed to pass an ordinance by the end of last year that would put short-term rental legislation into effect. This is good news for residents who operate Airbnbs,…
Licensing Commission Reviews Permits for Several Locations
The City’s Licensing Commission met on Monday, Jan. 13, at City Hall to review the licenses of seven local dining and nightlife establishments. Present at the meeting were Licensing Board President Phil Antonelli, Board Member Phil Arloro, Board Clerk Annette…
Foresteire’s Name Covered on Sign
There was a major cover-up at the high school last week. That cover up was actually the covering up of the ‘Frederick F. Foresteire Center for the Performing Arts’ banner on both sides of the Everett High School electronic sign…
Everett LNG and Mystic Employees Enthused About STEM Science Successes
Nine employees from Mystic and Everett LNG took a break from their day-to-day responsibilities to judge STEM science fair projects at Everett High School on Jan. 15. Science enthusiasts in Grades 9-12 proudly displayed 45 projects, which ranged from reverse…
Metro Credit Union Continues Its Growth and Expansion
Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union, announces that Metro’s fiscal year 2019 exceeded expectations and plans for 2020 are on track – further establishing the financial institution’s position as the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts. Most…
Briefs
FA Information Session set for March 28 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is offering a free Information Session on Saturday March 28, 2020 at the CHA Whidden Hospital at 103 Garland Street in Everett from 10 – 11:30 a.m. …
Shorter Council Meetings May Mean More Public Participation
One may have noticed that the first Council meeting of 2020 was shorter than usual. This could have been due in part to a new Council rule limiting who can speak on certain topics. The Council meeting on Jan. 13,…