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…
Month: November 2011
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…
Right on Schedule: Tide Routs Malden, Improves to 10-0; One Win Away from GBL Title
The Everett High School football team clinched at least a share of the Greater Boston League title with a clear-cut 42-20 victory over Malden Saturday afternoon at Macdonald Stadium. Malden, on paper at least, was rated the second best team…
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…
Demaria Wins Handily City Charter Approved 3,702 to 2,349
Mayor Carlo DeMaria overwhelmingly was returned to the corner office, defeating Councilor Peter Napolitano by a more than 2-1 margin. DeMaria received 4,447 votes while Napolitano garnered 2,007 votes. The total number of votes cast was 6,633. DeMaria thanked his…
Lt. Gov. Murray Says Project Engage Needs Community Involvement
Lt. Governor Tim Murray participated in the Launch Event recently in support of Project Engage Everett! the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Action Plan of the Everett Public Schools. During his remarks, the Lieutenant Governor acknowledged the close, supportive…