Month: November 2011

Linkage Fees Defeated by 8-7 Vote

Citing a negative reaction to linkage fees from potential new and existing businesses, Councilors on Wednesday night defeated by a 8-7 vote, a request to  start the legislative process of enacting a fee. “We need to be business friendly,” Councilwoman…

2011 Election Review

Last week’s election results held a mixed bag as one longtime common councilor was edged out while another former councilor was overwhelmingly returned to office. Ward 6 Councilor Anthony Ranieri was edged out of the seat that he has held…

Mayor Carlo DeMaria

The people of Everett have spoken loudly and clearly. Mayor Carlo DeMaria has been re-elected by a wide margin to his third term. Mayor DeMaria’s re-election by voters here was hardly a surprise. Over the years, he has somehow managed…

Peter Napolitano

Candidate for mayor Peter Napolitano finished out of the money – so to speak. He did his best to plug into those who are disenchanted with the way the city is being run. In the end, his campaign simply did…

Charter Change

The city has decided to go with a new charter. We have supported this effort all along as a new charter doesn’t hurt the city and its management. Indeed, it will show itself as a document aiding in giving this…

Police Briefs 11-16-2011

Sunday, November 6 Kathy-Hoang Ha, 17, 105 Nichols St., Everett, was arrested for domestic assault and battery. Monday, November 7 Luana Cepeda, 18, 308 Reservoir Ave., Revere, was arrested for causing false fire alarm, resisting arrest, assault and battery on…

Obituaries 11-16-2011

Anna Baratta Everett resident Anna J. (Surette) Baratta of Everett died on November 12. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund A. and loving mother of Ronald E. Baratta and his wife, Angela, and the late Leonard. She…