The Everett City Council Committee on Legislative Affairs and Elections held a workshop meeting on Monday night, April 30, at Everett City Hall, with the goal of tackling the Council’s rules for updating and discussing a Council Code of Conduct…
Maddox,Encore Boston Harbor Site Just the Beginning
Appearing before about 2,000 construction workers sitting full on steak tips and on the future gaming floor, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox breathed confidence into all listening about the future of Wynn in Everett. Taking the podium, he said that…
Three-Way Race: Three Candidates Qualify for State Rep Ballot
With the time expiring to turn in nomination papers this week, three candidates have emerged and qualified to be on the September Primary ballot for state representative in Everett. State Rep. Joe McGonagle will have to fight off two talented…
What’s in a Name? Encore Boston Harbor a Move Away from ‘Wynn’
At the same time that the mothership launches a campaign called ‘We Are Wynn’ in Las Vegas, the Wynn Resorts company has announced that they will take ‘Wynn’ off of the name in Boston – now being known at Encore…
Bone Up Brewery Preparing to Expand Operations
The Bone Up Brewery has yet to be open two years on Norman Street, but owners Jared and Liz Kiraly have already signed a new long-term lease on their Norman Street space and will expand in size this summer. The…
Rooming House Rehab to Come Back Before the ZBA
Owners of a Ferry Street rooming house are preparing to go back before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on May 7 to try their hand a second time of refurbishing the old building. Andrew Philbin filed with the Board…
Pioneer Charter School Opens New Campus in Village
The Pioneer Charter School welcomed students and City and state officials to its newest campus in the Village section of Everett over the last week. The new building, in the old telecom building on Plymouth Street, has been completely renovated…
Police Briefs 05-02-2018
Police Log Wednesday 3/21 Jamal Young, 40, 33 Franklin St., Everett, was arrested for Possessing Class B substance with intent to distribute, possessing with intent to distribute near school, Illegal possession of Class A substance, and on warrants. Friday, 3/23…
President Trump Plans to Make Drugs Affordable Again
During his State of the Union address, President Trump pledged to drive down drug prices. That’s a worthy goal. Fortunately, the Trump administration is already pursuing it in ways that protect patients and encourage research and development. Many strategies that…
Upcoming State Representative Race
Usually, local state elective races are quiet except when the current office holder leaves office. However, in Everett this year, that is not the case. In September, voters will get to choose among three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for…
Sports 05-02-2018
EHS Roundup EHS baseball team routs Winthrop, 10-1 The Everett High baseball team earned its third win of the season with a 10-1 triumph over Winthrop last week at Glendale Park. The Crimson Tide prove to be rude hosts…
Obituaries 05-02-2018
Marilyn O’Connell Of Chelsea, formerly of Everett Marilyn V. (Basanisi) O‘Connell of Chelsea, formerly of Everett, died on April 29. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W., mother of Denise Cole and her husband, John of Everett,…