By Cary Shuman Greater Boston League officials will vote at a meeting Thursday whether to approve a merger with the Northeastern Conference (NEC). NEC principals voted by a 9-3 margin Friday to grant the four GBL schools admission to the…
Building Permit for Wynn Coming Soon, ZBA Approves Building
By Seth Daniel The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a construction headquarters building for the Wynn Boston Harbor on Charlton Street, and City officials are preparing for the first building permit to be issued soon on the project.…
Thank You to the Volunteers
Needless to say, Saturday, April 23 was not a great day to have a clean-up as the rains and the cold weather just stayed around. However, these conditions did not discourage the volunteers that helped clean up the Northern Strand…
Mother’s Day
This Sunday is a day set aside to honor our mothers. Few can doubt the loyalty and love that our mothers have exhibited to their children despite the difficulty that some of their children may cause. Growing up in this…
Sports 05-04-2016
EHS Roundup Softball team blasts Somerville for first win The Everett High softball team broke into the win column in a big way with a 14-2 thrashing of Somerville last Wednesday at Glendale Park. EHS starting pitcher Andrea Landaverde tossed…
Obituaries 05-04-2016
Roberta Maureen Pellerin Whidden Hospital retiree; active member of First Congregational Church for more than 81 years Roberta Maureen (Graham) Pellerin, a lifelong Everett resident, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by…
Reception Held for Governor Baker
Dennis Leonard and Attorney Richard O’Neil hosted a reception for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker last week at Mr. Leonard’s home on Pleasant Street. Several residents, elected officials, and city officials attended the gathering, which was proof positive that the governor…
Newest Lower Broadway Brewery said ‘Lucky’ to be in Everett
By Seth Daniel When Donovan Bailey lost his job a few years ago, he would have never believed that he would end up brewing beer in the industrialized Lower Broadway neighborhood of Everett – and being very excited and happy…
Wynn Clears Environmental Hurdle Again,Unlocking MBTA Land Sale
By Seth Daniel Wynn Boston Harbor received its final state environmental approvals on Monday afternoon from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) when it accepted the comprehensive Section 61 environmental report – an acceptance that looks to have freed up a…
District Attorney Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Everett Square
By Katy Rogers On a seemingly peaceful spring afternoon last Thursday, April 21, gunshots pierced the peacefulness in Everett Square after an individual caused a disturbance on Chelsea Street, allegedly coming after an Everett Police officer with a knife and…
Distrigas Donates $25k in Support Of Summer Jobs for Everett Youth
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with Carol Churchill, Communications Manager for Distrigas of Massachusetts, LLC. The longstanding corporate neighbor donated $25,000 for this year’s City’s Youth Summer Job Program. Distrigas donation supports the Summer Jobs Program that not only employs…
Police Briefs 04-27-2016
Tuesday, 4/12 Jacquelyn Chenard, 36, 282 Linden St., Needham was arrested for two arrest warrants and engaging in sex for a fee. Nahom Haile, 27, 8 Bradford Terr., Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Ramon Pagan,…