If a genuine love of their respective sport is one of the most important prerequisites for a head coach, then Everett High School (EHS) track coach Shelanda Irish starts from a definite position of strength. Her love of running blossomed…
Month: February 2010
Senate election efforts getting underway
The special senate election race to fill the unexpired term left by former Senator Anthony Galluccio is marking its busiest week in Everett, where two of the candidates for the seat, Common Councilor and former Galluccio chief of staff Sal…
Parlin School construction almost to completion
The ongoing construction project at the Parlin School is nearing completion, according to School Department official Joe Pedulla, who reported on the progress of the project at last week’s School Committee meeting. Extensive repairs and additions to existing systems as…
The $37 commercial tax rate
The effort to reduce the commercial tax rate for owners of properties worth $1 million or less, as suggested by Aldermen Mike Marchese and Joe McGonagle is a good idea in a perfect world. But the world is not perfect…
Obituaries 02-17-2010
Barbara Snow Retired Hospital Dietary Aide Barbara A. Snow, a resident of Tewksbury for three years and a a 64 year resident of Everett died on February 14 at Saint’s Medical Center after a short illness. She was 79 years…
Arrest Report 02-17-2010
Monday, February 8 Jamal Brisbon, 17, 126 Fremont Ave., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Ever Perez, 28, 39 Phillips St., Malden, was arrested on operating motor vehicle with suspended license and on a warrant. Tuesday, February 9 Justin MacKenzie,…
Mayor calls Washington for help along Island End
While maintaining his confidence in the US Coast Guard, State Police and Everett’s own Police and Fire personnel, Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. called upon Senator John Kerry and Representative Edward Markey in Washington D.C. to help his latest effort, ensuring…
Commercial real estate tax rate hurting building owners
The Board of Alderman tackled the commercial tax rate Monday night at city hall, demanding that the city give relief to commercial property owners negatively affected by the state’s second highest commercial property tax. At $37 per $1,000 of value,…
Girls basketball team wins two of three
The Everett High girls basketball team enjoyed a successful week, winning two of three games, which not only got them back to the .500 mark with an 8-8 record, but also greatly improved their chances for securing a berth in…
EHS boys track team falls short to Classical
The Everett High boys indoor track team came close to a victory in their meet with Lynn Classical last week, but fell short by a 45-41 margin. Peter Duperier and David Lima continued their outstanding indoor seasons with victories in…