Month: February 2019
Council approves Everett Square Urban Renewal Plan in 7-2 vote
In what will be a keystone decision for the future of Everett Square, the City Council on Monday approved the vast and long-term Urban Renewal Plan (URP) for the Square – a plan that includes public amenities, eminent domain takings…
Ferry Street Grill Owners Regroup after Strange ZBA Meeting Feb. 4
The owners of the Ferry Street Grill, who are proposing a 30-unit mixed-use building on the corner of Ferry and High streets, said they are re-grouping after a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Feb. 4 that left them nothing…
Former Wellness Center Director Had Said She Was a Doctor
In the wake of Wellness Center Director Karen Avila resigning from her post in Everett due to questions about her credentials, a video from some years ago has surfaced where she says she is a doctor – a pediatrician to…
Joining the Network: Bluebikes will Expand To Everett In the Spring
Bluebikes, Metro Boston’s publicly owned bike-share system, will expand to the City of Everett in spring 2019, Bluebikes and Everett city officials announced this week. Nine Bluebikes stations will be installed in Everett, providing residents with an efficient and affordable…
A Sensational Opportunity For EHS Sophomores
Everett High School (EHS) has launched a formal partnership with an innovative summer program that offers transformative experiences and invaluable mentoring to students from low-income communities. Summer Search, which was established in 1990 and has an extensive track record of…
Bread of Life Named Strategic Partner For 2018
Bread of Life has been named one of Greater Boston Food Banks Strategic Partners in 2018. As a Strategic Partner, Bread of Life is ranked in the top 10 percent of food pantry distribution organizations working with the Greater Boston…
Putting City funds to Good Use Chapter 70 allocation Helps Alleviate Class Sizes In Elementary Schools
In October of 2018, the City of Everett and State Sen. Sal DiDomenico worked with the Everett Public Schools (EPS) to provide an additional $2.5 million for the 2018-19 school year to help relieve high classes sizes in the district’s…
Everett Chamber of Commerce Hosts ‘Young Professionals Networking Event’
For those of us who live and work in Everett we recognize the vibrant quality of the city and the unlimited economic potential around us. Tap into this excitement and meet your colleagues in the Everett Chamber of Commerce. We…
The Community Family Loves the Vets
The Community Family’s Adult Day Health Centers have served hundreds of local veterans over the years. Many veterans are eligible for low – or no cost – services at The Community Family’s centers through a contract with the Veterans Administration…