The Everett Democratic City Committee will host a debate for state representative candidates on Tuesday, Aug. 14, and this time all three candidates will be in attendance. So far, there have been two debates for the seat, and incumbent Rep.…
Month: August 2018
Encore Boston Harbor Hits $10 Million Mark in Wages to Everett Residents
Officials from Encore Boston Harbor announced on Monday that they had hit the $10 million mark for wages paid to Everett trade workers on the project. Encore President Bob DeSalvio said the $10 million went to 170 workers who put…
Zoning Board to Hear Townhouse Plan for Village’s Carter Street
The City’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will face a power-packed agenda on Monday, Aug. 6, when the hear several petitions, including a townhouse proposal in the Village on what is now a commercial building. Core Group Realty is proposing…
Gov Baker Signs Bill to Up Smoking Age to 21
Last Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a state law which will raise the legal age to buy tobacco products statewide from 18 to 21. The bill also broadens existing prohibitions on public smoking to include e-cigarettes, and prohibits the use…
Chelsea Pride Football and Cheer Registration Underway
Registration is open for Chelsea Pride Football and Cheer. Come and join the Chelsea Pride family. Registrations will be on Mondays and Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. down Carter Park and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm down Carter park football trailer. Registration…
Everett Public Libraries News and Notes
Rockets: There and Back Again Tuesday, August 7 at 2 pm Parlin Memorial Library Due: Monday July 23rd Problem solving skills and engineering are the highlight of this travelling program from the Museum of Science. Children will build a rocket…
AG Healey Endorses Pressley in Congressional Race
More than a few people were surprised locally when Attorney General Maura Healey endorsed Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley for the 7th District. Healey spoke mostly of loyalty in her letter of endorsement, noting that Pressley backed her in the 2014…
Thousands of Fish Die on Everett Banks of Mystic River, Natural Causes Cited
More than 30,000 fish rushed up an inlet on the Mystic River behind Costco last Wednesday, July 25, and died of natural causes in a massive fish kill related to several unique circumstances. It was actually the second large fish…
City of Everett Dedicates Square to Veteran Harvey Lever
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Veterans Services Commission Jeanne Cristiano dedicated the corner of Elm Street and Winthrop Road in honor of Harvey Lever, an Everett resident and Veteran. In attendance at the ceremony were State Representative Joe McGonagle, members of…
DiDomenico’s Breakfast After the Bell Legislation Passes Senate
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed Sen. Sal DiDomenico’s bill to fight childhood hunger and boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in the Commonwealth’s high-poverty schools. S.2626, An Act regarding breakfast after the bell, would require all public…