The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Month: May 2018
Obituaries 05-23-2018
Prospero Germano Tailor and avid soccer fan who loved model trains and classical music Prospero Germano of Malden, formerly of the North End, died on May 19. Mr. Germano was a tailor for over 50 years. starting as an apprentice…
US Supreme Court Throws Out Sports Betting Ban, All Eyes on Encore Boston Harbor
The US Supreme Court issued a revolutionary decision repealing the ban on sports betting Monday morning that has far-reaching effects in the world of sport, but also has major implications right in Everett’s backyard at the Encore Boston Harbor casino…
The Big Deal:DiDomenico Shepherds Big School Funding Fix Through Senate Budget
If the world of education funding has been a massive break over the past three years, then Sen. Sal DiDomenico is the technician who showed up just in time this year with the parts to fix it. DiDomenico reported this…
Revolution Ax Meets Informally with Licensing Board
Two of the owners of Revolution Ax and their attorney met this week with the Everett Licensing Board for a third time to informally discuss the business concept and the parameters for an application for a liquor license within the…
DeMaria Submits $196.6M Spending Plan to Council
The City dropped its $196.6 million budget proposal on the City Council Monday night, with some $81 million of that going to the School Department – the largest expenditure within the proposed City Budget. Everett Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas…
Everett Native and Mine Hunter Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away
An Everett native and 2015 Everett High School graduate is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the forward-deployed mine countermeasures ship, USS Patriot. Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Chase is a mineman aboard the Avenger-class mine…
LimeBike Dockless Bike Rentals to Premiere in Everett This Month
Transportation change is coming to Everett this month, and it’s lime green. The City announced this week that LimeBike – a dock-less bike rental company – has worked out an agreement to place 300 bicycles in Everett for rent starting…
State Rep Joe McGonagle Announces Campaign Kickoff
State Rep. Joe McGonagle announced this week that he has collected well over 500 signatures and will be seeking re-election to represent the 28th Middlesex District (Everett) in the state legislature. McGonagle also announced he will be celebrating his campaign…
Guerline Alcy Presents Art Expo in Celebration of Haitian Heritage Month
Guerline Alcy, a long time Everett resident, is announcing her annual arts exposition in celebrating Haitian Heritage Month. Haitian Heritage Month is a celebration of Haitian Heritage and culture during the whole month of May. This event is in collaboration with the Parlin Library. The event…