Judge Hogan and Judge Barnes, of Malden District Court, welcomed local students and their families into the courtroom for Law Day last Friday, May 12. The annual event, sponsored by First District Eastern Middlesex Bar Association, honored five students with…
Month: May 2017
Memorial Service
Friends and family of Officer Tom Goyetche, who passed away in March, attended in his remembrance. Maria Bussell and Goyetche’s wife, Maureen, shared a tender moment during the ceremony as Carol Herbert stood close behind them.
Fighting Graffiti One Mural at a Time:Students, Mayor Team up for Solution
By Seth Daniel After the anti-graffiti efforts of scores of volunteers last month were thwarted by a renegade vandal, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and School Supt. Fred Foresteire teamed up to put together a program they believe will detract vandals from…
Competitive Edge:Wynn Boston Harbor Pushing for Special, Limited 4 A.M. Liquor License
By Seth Daniel Citing the need to be competitive in a business with narrow margins, Wynn Boston Harbor is pushing strongly for a provision in the State Budget that would allow them to serve liquor on the gaming floor for…
Police Establish Impact Team for Added Patrols, Attention
By Seth Daniel Citing higher staffing levels, Chief Steve Mazzie said his department has established an impact team to patrol “hot spots” and take care of quality of life concerns. Mazzie said he started the new patrol two weeks ago…
City Eliminates Basketball at Swan Street Park on Trial Basis
By Katy Rogers A heated discussion arose for Everett residents during a meeting at City Hall regarding the Swan Street Park renovation that presented a plan which included a renovated basketball court – a major point of contention for neighbors…
Proposed School Budget Would Cut 70 Positions in Everett
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. When the City Council meets with the School Department on Wednesday, May 31, to discuss the proposed school budget for fiscal Year 2018, they’ll be considering a school budget that is $357,854 less than last year,…
Letter to the Editor
Haitian Heritage Month May is Officially Proclaimed Haitian Heritage Month in most parts of the country and it is likewise, in Everett. In the current geo-political conjuncture that encompasses anti-immigrant sentiments and policies, with the painful remnants of the Haitian…
Remember Social Host Law
By Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria The end of the school year brings many celebrations and excitement for students and families in Everett. In just a few short weeks we’ll celebrate the graduating Class of 2017 and students will be attending…
A Reasonable Request
The state legislators are in the process of crafting and voting on legislation that will allow Wynn Boston Harbor to serve liquor until 4 a.m. on its gambling floor. There is time to make sure that the wording for this…