It’s back to the drawing board for a plan to amend an ordinance that would change how the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) handles pre-occupancy inspections for landlords looking to rent vacant apartment units. Over the past six months, Councilor-At-Large Michael…
Month: December 2018
On the Mark:Everett Native Chuck Puleo Emerges on the Pro Dart Tour
Years ago, down the Village, Everett native Chuck Puleo found his way into the game of darts by accident. His brother needed a substitute player for his league team, and Puleo was there and available. Now years from that day…
In the Spirit of Giving: Drivers Needed for Road to Recovery
This holiday season, and all year long, if you have a car and few hours to spare, you can make a difference in the life of a cancer patient as a Road To Recovery driver. The American Cancer Society is…
City of Everett Well Prepared for Upcoming Winter Months
With the snow season now upon us, the City is well prepared for both snow removal and emergency measures. The Mayor recently met with his senior staff to ensure that the procedures, staffing, and supplies for snow removal and parking…
Appleton Street Park to get Re-Design, Input Sought Now
The City is seeking public input to evaluate three proposed concepts for the Appleton Street Park, a small park off of the Main Street corridor. Rachel Kelly of the Planning Department told the Independent that they will likely have bid…
City Hall Rally Features Speakers and Organizers
About 30 people gathered outside City Hall Monday to protest alleged sexual harassment and discrimination by school Supt. Frederick Foresteire. The Everett Education Coalition rally was organized after charges of sexual harassment were levied against the superintendent by former School…
School Committee Likely to Discuss MCAD Case Allegations on Monday
The School Committee will likely take up discussion in executive sessions of sexual harassment allegations made against Supt. Fred Foresteire by a former employee – who was terminated in June – during its meeting on Dec. 17. The news of…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You to Ward 5 School Committee To the Editor: I wanted to take a moment to give a big Thank You to Ward 5 School Committee member Marcony Almeida-Barros for helping the Devens School get funding for tablet computers…
Recycling Challenges and Solutions
As you may have heard in the news over the past year, the recycling market around the world has been volatile. Trade agreements, shipping costs, demand for recycled materials, and quality of recycling throughout the industry have forever changed the…
Congratulations, Manny Lopes
We join East Boston residents in congratulating East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes on his appointment as the chair of the Boston Board of Health. The appointment is another major milestone in the successful career of…