More than 86 percent of the 6,153 voters who went to the polls last Saturday gave their approval to the Wynn Resorts proposal to turn a section of contaminated, blighted Everett waterfront into the first resort casino in Massachusetts history.…
Month: June 2013
Keverian School Career Day
The Keverian School recently hosted a fun-filled and successful career day in which students met firefighters, police officers, EMT’s, lawyers, urban planners, veterans, interior designers, writers, dental hygienists, among many other professionals. Students loved the presentations and learning about different…
Eight New Firefighters Appointed
The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to appoint eight new firefighters to the Everett Fire Department, as the result of a Safer Grant that was awarded to the city. Fire Chief David Butler, in presenting the new firefighters…
Council Approves Long List of Transfers for End of Fiscal Year
The Common Council last week approved a long list of departmental transfers, to help ensure that each of the city’s department budgets ends the fiscal year on June 30, 2013 with a positive balance. Many of the transfers were made…
An Overwhelming Victory
Last Saturday’s overwhelming approval of the casino question for Everett can leave little doubt that residents support the project. While the local voter approval was never in doubt, the margin of victory came as a surprise to some longtime observers. …
Police Briefs 06-26-2013
June 3 Daniel Brown, 27, 76 Norwood St., Everett, was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. June 4 Jessica Ahearn, 32, 99 Cluff Crossing Rd., Salem, NH, was arrested on a warrant. James Mento, 33, 20 Wyman St., Lynn,…
Poste-Schiavo’s Softball Program Continues to Soar: Martinelli, Sierra, Batres Represent EHS in Agganis Classic
The team is a frontrunner for the Greater Boston League title and a perennial qualifier for postseason play. The players are model school citizens, excel in academics, and go on to attend colleges where several have continued their athletic careers.…
Obituaries 06-26-2013
Mary “Marylou” Ciampa Avid Baker Mary “Marylou” (DiCicco) Ciampa of Everett died on June 17. Mary was an avid baker and loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late John…
With Special Election on Saturday, Wynn Unveils New 3-D Model
With the backdrop of a special election on Saturday, representatives of Wynn Resorts, including the President and Chief Operating Officer of Wynn Development Gamal Aziz, were on hand last Thursday, June 13 to unveil a new three dimensional model of…
Kiwanis Honor Everett High School Students
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently joined the Everett Kiwanis at their annual Scholarship Luncheon for graduating Everett High School students. The Everett Kiwanis serves the youth of the community in a variety of ways. They support Service Leadership Programs in the…