Just a few short weeks ago, signs of activity and excitement returned to the Everett High School campus as the Crimson Tide Marching Band became the first district-approved organization to reassemble amidst the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic. Although their undertakings are…
More Than a Lion’s Share: Leo Has Been Instrumental in Everett’s Pop Warner Prowess
Sunday morning at Everett Stadium Chuck Leo was doing what he has done for the better part of five decades: instructing youths about the finer points of football. Leo, Crimson Tide Pop Warner’s director of football, is leading instructional clinics…
When Tragedy Strikes…Everett People Step in to Help
Everett heroics don’t necessarily have to happen in Everett, and that’s just the story that unfolded in Lincoln, NH, last month when (Temp.) Fire Capt. Jim Collins and his high school classmate, Tracy Bolster, were in the same place at…
Wynn Resorts Believes Encore Has More Demand than Allowed
With Encore Boston Harbor closed for all of the second quarter this year, it was to be expected that the earnings report call on Tuesday afternoon would be grim, but CEO Matt Maddox did have one high-point about Encore –…
Everett Police, Pressley Differ on Police in Schools
The City’s federal lawmakers and Everett elected officials – including Police Chief Steven Mazzie – are citing tremendous differences on a proposal to end funding for police officers in the schools, a program in operation since the 1990s and known…
Verizon Wireless Sues City Council for Denial of Two 5G Cell Nodes
After a long and contentious battle on cell phone towers, the Everett City Council is getting disconnected. Last week, Verizon Wireless filed a two-count lawsuit in Federal Court against the City Council for denying two cell notes on Woodlawn and…
Malden River Loop Premieres in Everett, Malden and Medford
One of the selling points of promoting the Malden River in Everett was the promise of increased physical fitness opportunities in what is a quiet, wooded area of the city, yet close to home. That promise has been premiered this…
Concession Stand Open During LL Playoffs at Sacramone Park
Business has been brisk at the concession stand for Everett Little League (ELL) games at Sacramone Park. “We’re selling hot dogs, hamburgers, pretzels, soft drinks, Italian ice, water – all the basic stuff,” reports ELL Concessionaire George Castiello. “We’re doing…
McGonagle Secures $3.55 Million in State Funding for Everett Schools, Infrastructure, and Technology
Last week, State Representative Joe McGonagle and his colleagues at the State House passed H.4932, a $1.8 Billion Information-Technology Bill. “This bill is a big win for Everett,” said McGonagle “I have no doubt this will help all residents as…
Congressman Adam Schiff Endorses Joe Kennedy for U.S. Senate
On Monday, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), a Framingham native, endorsed Joe Kennedy for U.S. Senate in an email and video to Kennedy for MA supporters. As Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Schiff is known for fighting tirelessly against…
DiDomenico Secures $10m for Afterschool, Out-of-School Programs
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico successfully secured $10 Million for COVID-19 Preparedness and Stabilization Grants to provide much needed support to Massachusetts afterschool and out-of-school time programs. These grants will provide funding to form community partnerships, workforce training and health…
More Than 2,000 Requests Already in for Mail-In Voting on Sept. 1
The Everett Election Commission has received a surprisingly high number of applications for mail-in ballots just about two weeks after the Secretary of State’s Office sent out applications in the mail. City Clerk Sergio Cornelio said the Sept. 1 election…