For the first time in the history of the world, there are more people on the planet over the age of 65 than under five. For industrial nations such as the U.S., this is a profound change from what has…
Guest Op-Ed: The Call of Our Common Humanity
By Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley Immigration policies and practices stand as an abiding moral, legal and political challenge to our Commonwealth and our country. We have delayed far too long in developing an effective response to immigrants, migrants, and refugees…
EHS Roundup
Outstanding Week for EHS Girls Soccer The Everett High girls soccer team enjoyed a successful week, winning two contests this past over Greater Boston League rivals Malden, 5-1, and Chelsea, 11-1, and earning a 2-2 tie with non-league foe Latin…
Obituaries 09-21-2022
Giuseppe “Joe” “Charlie” Todaro The Most Cherished Aspect of His Life Was Family A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus on September 19 for Giuseppe “Joe” “Charlie” Todaro, 95, who died peacefully in the loving presence…
City, MRWA Host Firefly Festival at Rivergreen Park
Artists Selected for the Annual Everett Community Art Walk
Integral Arts Everett is proud to announce artists have been chosen to be featured in the upcoming Everett Community Art Walk October 1 – November 5, 2022. “We received a stunning array of applications across many visual art forms, and…
Council Hears of School Overcrowding – Again
School overcrowding once again reared its head at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Several speakers during the public participation expressed concerns about the overcrowding situation at several of the city’s schools. Former City Councilor Fred Capone noted that many of…
‘Play My Way’ Starts Encore Boston Harbor
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in partnership with Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) andGameSense launched “Play My Way,” a voluntary budgeting tool available on electronic games at EBH. Play My Way is designed to allow Wynn Rewards players the ability to…
Residents To Participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
Four residents from Everett will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 2. Holly Dow, Sheila Irizarry, Teresa Macdonald, and Stephanie Lafontaine, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic…
Local Students Are Awarded Scholarships
Direct Federal Credit Union (www.direct.com) of Needham recently announced the recipients of their 2022 scholarship program that included several Everett High students. In addition, Direct Federal Credit Union partners with area schools and organizations to offer students $1,000 scholarships. 2022…
News in Brief
EHS 1970 Reunion on Oct. 15 The Class of Everett High School 1970 is holding a party – ‘70 Turns 70 – on Saturday, October 15 at The Continental Restaurant, Route 1, Saugus. Ticket prices are $50 and the deadline for tickets is…
Health Officials Announce Fourth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the fourth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 80s who was exposed to the virus in Middlesex County in…