If one is developing an old chocolate factory, what better way to promote it than to invoke the name of Willy Wonka. That’s just what the Batch Yard developers on lower Broadway have come up with during the first part…
Month: January 2015
Wynn Speaks Fruit Baskets, Casinos And Family History at Boston Conference
Steve Wynn was in Boston for the first time since winning the Greater Boston casino license last Thursday evening when he was the surprise keynote speaker at a New England real estate conference in the Seaport District, deciding against revealing…
Senator Sal Didomenico Sworn into Office
Senator Sal DiDomenico was once again sworn into the Massachusetts State Senate on January 7. Governor Patrick gave the oath to the Senators in the historic Senate Chamber. DiDomenico joined his colleagues to elect Stan Rosenberg as the next Senate President to lead…
Sports 01-21-2015
Everett High vs. East Boston High Everett High and East Boston High clashed in a varsity hockey match in Everett on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. The game was toe to toe, with both team controlling the puck equally.…
Obituaries 01-21-2015
Antonetta Edwards Retired Everett Teacher Antonetta N. (Cardillo) Edwards of Fleming Island, Florida, formerly of Everett, entered into rest at home in Florida on Sunday, January 11. She was 90 years old. Born in Boston, Netta lived in Everett for…
Surf’s up? In the Winter? Indeed
When most people think of New England, they don’t think of surfing. They certainly don’t think of it in the dead of winter. That’s going to start to change if local surfers have their way. Despite the need for rubber…
Walsh, Wynn on Separate Pages As Casino Plans Go Forward: Walsh Trying to Protect Charlestown, Wynn Said Expectations Are Unreasonable
One week after Boston filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) regarding the Wynn Everett casino license, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said in an interview that his administration is simply trying to protect the residents of Charlestown and…
Everett Land Entrance Nearly Done Deal
The sale of a key access point to the Wynn Everett casino property – and a key component in last week’s lawsuit by the City of Boston – is about to be completed and a $1.5 million deposit from Wynn…
Mangan Returns to Council: 9-0 Vote of Council Confirms City Charter
By a vote of 9-0, the Everett City Council confirmed the rule of the City Charter and voted to appoint former Alderman Michael Mangan as Councilor at-Large, to fill the vacancy created by former Councilor Joseph McGonagle’s election as State…
Police Briefs 01-14-2015
Wednesday, 12/31 Paul Jerome, 24, 19 Oakes St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Donald Morse, 38, 7 Foster St., Revere, was arrested for assault and battery on a police officer. Thursday, 1/1 Jennifer Farrell, 34, 80 Hancock St., Everett,…