Boys GBL soccer title is on the line today vs. Somerville The Everett High boys soccer team will be shooting to clinch the Greater Boston League championship when they travel to Somerville today (Wednesday). Coach Fred Jannino’s squad stands at…
Eastern Bank television advertisement coup
As advertisements go, the Eastern Bank’s television masterpiece using Everett scenes, Everett cheerleaders and football players to move the narrative of the advertisement is absolutely outstanding. If you watch television, and most of us do, then you’ve seen the bank’s…
A tragic homicide
The brutal murder of a young woman living in Everett on Main Street serves as an example to all with families and children that great care must always be exercised in the paths that we follow. She was an exotic…
Obituaries – 10/6/09
Deborah Rockwood Of New York, formerly of Winthrop Deborah J. (Nalen) Rockwood of Chittenango, NY died suddenly on September 24 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. She was 40 years old. Raised in Winthrop, she was the daughter of George…
Chamber dinner Oct. 13 – 5 business to be recognized for commitment
Despite the present economic times, the Everett Chamber of Commerce will be noting a positive year at its Annual Dinner introducing the Officers and Directors on October 13. In addition, five local companies will be recognized for their continued commitment…
Asprilla, Langston power Tide to 17-7 victory over St. John’s Prep
The Everett High football team showcased its potent running game in a solid 17-7 victory over St. John’s Prep Saturday on the Eagles’ home field in Danvers. Junior running back Manny Asprilla rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on…
Aldermen approve residential tax exemption
Following the actions of the Common Council, the Everett Board of Aldermen approved the 20% exemption for owner occupied taxpayers at Monday evening’s meeting. Assessor William Hart appeared before the aldermen to answer any questions that they might have about…
Sports Round-up
Soccer girls are solid in tie with Cambridge, win over Pope John The Everett High girls soccer team enjoyed a good week, battling to a 2-2 tie with GBL rival Cambridge and then earning their second win of the season…
Hazing compliance important
The School Committee reported last week that it is in compliance with Chapter 269: Section 17 of the state laws. This is the law against hazing and or organizing or participating in hazing and it defines hazing as well. Hazing…
Bouncing back
Everett has become used to a high school football team that does not lose – and then, of course, there are the New England Patriots about whom we share the same feelings. When the Crimson Tide lost two weeks ago,…
Obituaries – 10/1/09
George Sarro Jr. East Boston resident George A. Sarro Jr. of East Boston died on September 28. He was the beloved son of Isabel (Hyde) and the late George A Sarro Sr.; father of George A. Sarro III and Michael…
School population continues rising
Two weeks ago, School Superintendent Fred Foresteire predicted that Everett’s public school population would break the 6,000 mark for the first time since the 1970’s. Not only was he right – the school population hit 6,000 last Tuesday. However, during…