Residents showed their support for State Rep. Joe McGonagle at his BBQ fundraiser on Thursday evening, Aug. 16, at the Silver Fox. McGonagle is in an exciting, three-way re-election campaign that will be decided in the Democratic Primary on Sept.…
Month: September 2018
That ‘nco’ Deserves an ‘Encore’: Lettering Begins to Go Up on Tower
The Encore Boston Harbor tower begins to look more and more like the drawings that Everett residents have looked at for years, and this week many were surprised to see the ‘Encore’ moniker begin to be placed on the top…
First ‘Dealer School’ for Encore Casino Begins Classes Next Month at Cambridge College
Now that the Encore casino tower has come into full view of Everett, it’s time to learn how to deal a good hand. Encore Boston Harbor, Cambridge College in Charlestown and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced this week that…
Village Residents Describe Chaos for Opening Week of Expanded New Pioneer Charter
Residents of Fleet Court in the Village have taken this week to patrolling their own street. The small private way hasn’t incurred a wave of crime or some other rash of misdeeds, but rather it has been inundated with desperate…
State Rep Debate Features Lively Questions, and Interesting Answers
To date, the only state representative debate to include all three candidates took place last Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Parlin Library – and each candidate put on their game face and gave impressive answers to a packed house. State…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing” has been…
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy Celebrates 30 Years
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner and director, Nicole Paolo, is proud of. After 30 years, what brings Miss Nicole (as she is affectionately known) the most happiness is building the confidence…
School Resource Officers are Protectors, Not the Enemy
In 2015 a viral video of South Carolina school resource officer (SRO) Ben Fields’ slamming a student across the classroom caused a public outrage. During the same year in Lynn, an SRO arrested a student with special needs. “While the…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: Sun Wise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower…