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…
Mangan tops primary vote; Simonelli comes in second
Mike Mangan and Stephen Simonelli will go head to head in the November 3 finale for the Ward 2 Alderman spot following Tuesday’s primary. Eliminated in the voting was Dennis DiBiase who came in third. Mangan scored a good vote,…
Bread & Co, gets approval from License Commission
On the first application before the Everett Board of License Commission on Monday night, commissioners, Chairman Phil Antonelli, and member Brian McCarthy, granted the owners of a new restaurant, Bread & Co. at 27B Norwood Street, a beer/wine with cordial…
Sports Round-up
EHS soccer team pummels two foes, plays Brockton evenly Has the Everett High (EHS) boys soccer team emerged as a power to be reckoned with in eastern Massachusetts? “It’s too early in the season to talk about how good we…
Terrorism still a possibility
Local officials should take a much closer look at the recent arrests the FBI made in foiling a terrorist group from planting bombs on subway cars and buses in New York. If this kind of thing can be gestating in…