When Alvin Colon began approaching City officials and local boards four years ago about his dream of a cutting edge art gallery and performance space in the Commercial Triangle on Paris Street – he got a lot of confused looks…
Month: June 2018
Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (PPFM) Endorse State Rep Joseph McGonagle for Re-Election
State Rep. Joseph McGonagle was formally endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) for his re-election as state representative in the 28th Middlesex District. PFFM represents the more than 12,000 active and retired professional firefighters of Massachusetts. “The…
Gerly Adrien Challenges Opponents to Forum /Debate
Gerly Adrien, candidate for the Democratic primary for State Representative, sent out certified letters this week to opponents, State Rep. Joe McGonagle and Candidate Stephen ‘Stat’ Smith, for two to three forums or debates held prior to the Democratic primary…
New Zoning on the Parkway Could Be Game-Changing for Everett’s Future
Likely, the next gold mine in Everett is buried under the toxicity of 60 years of heavy industry beyond the Parkway, but the City is now attempting to sift through the sand to get to the gold. As often happens,…
Planning Board, Community Wary of Changing Housing Ordinance
A measure to promote larger residential developments in the City got a lukewarm greeting from some Planning Board members and some members of the community Monday night as it would alter the year-old Inclusionary Zoning ordinance that requires 20 percent…
A Tragedy with a Lesson for All of Us
Most of us probably never heard of Charlotte Fox, who was the first American woman to ascend three, 26,000-foot or higher mountains, including Mt. Everest. Yet she tragically made the news recently when she was found dead at her home…
Glenda Jackson — a True Inspiration
Glenda Jackson, the brilliant British actress, is 82 years old. Yet despite being an octogenarian, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a play Sunday night. Performing on the stage on Broadway is grueling work — eight…
A Great Day for All Citizens
Saturday’s Boston Pride Parade, in which mayors from across the nation and coast-to-coast joined Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Mayor Marty Walsh, in showing their support for the Rainbow Resistance, was a manifestation of the depth of support for the LGBTQ…
EHS Softball Wins Opener, but Falls to Concord-Carlisle
The Everett High softball team won its preliminary round contest last week in the Division 1 North Sectional of the MIAA softball tournament before dropping a 9-4 decision to top-seeded Concord-Carlisle in the first round. The Lady Crimson Tide entered…
Obituaries 06-13-2018
George Jannino, Jr. Boston Globe retiree, former Everett Youth Hockey and Baseball coach George J. Jannino, Jr. of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed aw ay peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on June 7 at the…