When one considers that it has been almost 47 years since Martin Luther King was assassinated, it is easy to understand why so many of our fellow Americans today have so little understanding of who he was and what he accomplished. Every…
Month: January 2015
The Olympics in Boston?
The prospect of hosting a Summer Olympics in Boston has been bandied about for many years, but it now appears as though things might get serious in light of Boston’s selection as the top choice of American cities to contend for…
Obituaries 01-14-2015
Ronald Gillis Talented artist Ronald C. Gillis, a former resident of Revere and Everett, died on January 8, the eve of his 69th birthday, at the Brockton V.A. Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Malden, Ronald was raised…
McGonagle Set to Take Office as Everett’s State Representative
Joseph W. McGonagle was set to take his oath of office at the State House Wednesday morning as Everett’s state representative for a two-year term. McGonagle, a former member of the Everett City Council, defeated State Rep. Wayne Matewsky in…
Everett High School Accreditation Continued
Everett High Principal Erik Naumann confirmed this week that EHS’s accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) has been continued following the association’s review of Everett’s latest progress report and a visit by the NASC accreditation…
School Committee Elects Parker as New Chairman D’onofrio Elected as New Vice Chairman
The Everett School Committee unanimously elected a new chairman and vice chairman Monday night, as former vice chairman Frank Parker ascended to the Chairman’s post and Bernie D’Onofrio became the vice chairman. Parker served as the vice chairman for the…
Capone Elected as Council President
The Everett City Council met briefly on Monday night for the sole purpose of establishing their rules and electing a new Council President for 2015.The result was that Councilor Fred Capone was elected unanimously to serve as just the second…
Wynn Purchases Monsanto Site for $35 Million: Acquisition Means the Company Now Hits the ‘Go’ Button
The controversial land deal on lower Broadway slated to hold the new Wynn casino passed papers on Monday, with Wynn purchasing the former Monsanto Chemical property for $35 million from FBT Everett. On Tuesday, City leaders had planned to celebrate…
City of Boston Joins Revere, Somerville in Filing Lawsuit Against MGC for Wynn License
The City of Boston joined Revere and Somerville in filing a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in Suffolk Superior Court asking the court to vacate the license agreement given to Wynn in Everett by the MGC last November.…
Police Briefs 01-07-2015
Tuesday, Dec. 23 Jill Blanco, 39, 405 Washington St., Norwell, was arrested on a warrant. Raynel Garcia, 23, 426 Ferry St., Everett, was arrested for possession of a Class D substance with intent to sell, unlawful possession of a firearm…