By Seth Daniel All of the dreams of a Wynn casino in Everett – as improbable as that would have seemed just three years ago – took a huge step forward last Friday morning when the City issued a building…
Council to Consider Removing Fire Chief from Civil Service
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s request of the City Council to petition the state to remove the position of fire chief from Civil Service has been referred to the Council subcommittee on Government Operations, Public Safety and Public…
Overdose Deaths on the Rise
By Seth Daniel The 2015 overdose death numbers for Everett and the rest of the state were revealed late last week, and while the numbers looked to be encouraging early, those close to the situation said they expect the numbers…
From the Mayor’s Office
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day a success Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Department of Public Works recently held a successful Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 7th at the Public Works facility. The City of Everett and Clean Harbors,…
A Huge Step Forward
Monday’s announcement from both Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Wynn Resort officials that the building permit for the start of construction on the $2 billion resort hotel in Everett has been issued comes as welcome news for the taxpayers of our…
Sports 05-11-2016
EHS Roundup EHS baseball team wins three straight The Everett High baseball team is on a roll. The Crimson Tide are riding a three game winning streak and now stand at 6-6 as they round the midway point of the…
Obituaries 05-11-2016
Carol Swanson Of Stoneham, formerly of Revere Carol R. (Zaccone) Swanson of Stoneham, formerly of Revere, passed away May 2. She was 77 years old. The beloved wife of Otto Swanson with whom she shared 55 years of marriage, she…
FSI 5K AUTISM FUNDRAISER
Runners ran down Elm Street, including Richie “The Mountain” LaMontagne, during the 2nd Annual FSI 5K Autism Fundraiser on Sunday, May 1. The fundraiser also added a pasta dinner on Saturday night, April 30, this year for the first time.…
Little League Opening Day
Rangers players from Everett Little League wave their American flags prior to last Saturday morning’s Little League Opening Day festivities at Sacramone Park. The League held a parade down Broadway prior to the festivities and hundreds of residents participated.
Measures,Milestones and Meanings Boosting Student Performance in Everett
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) Monday night resumed an ongoing series of presentations detailing how a coordinated strategic plan has boosted standardized test scores and student achievement throughout the district. As part of a four-part initiative called “Measures, Milestones, and…
Lightbody Acquitted on all Charges in Federal Court
By Seth Daniel Stunning federal prosecutors and some in the legal community, three co-defendants in the federal trial regarding the Wynn land sale, including Revere’s Charlie Lightbody, were found not guilty on all counts in Boston Federal Court late on…
Greater Boston League to Decide on Merger with Northeastern Conference
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…