Orlando D. Cucchiara Formerly of Everett Orlando D. Cucchiara, recently of Chelmsford and former longtime resident of Chelsea and Everett, passed away at Lahey Clinic & Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness. He was the beloved wife of…
Month: May 2019
Kids to Park Day
Solidarity for All 5K
Police Memorial
Last Resort Wynn Puts Detour, Uncertainty in Run-up to Opening with Sale Talk
In a journey that has zero time available for a detour, Wynn Resorts seemingly got off the freeway to smell the flowers. Just when it seemed like the road was clear for cruising into the June 23 opening – preparing…
Teachers and School Committee Happy with Resolved Teacher Contract
The Everett Teachers Association (ETA) and the School Committee have finally resolved a long-standing contract dispute after more than 18 months of negotiations. ETA President Kim Auger said the teachers ratified the contract in a landslide vote of 397-46 recently,…
Beyond Traffic City Councilors’ Mounting Casino Conflict Concerns
With just weeks to go before Encore Boston Harbor Casino is slated to celebrate its grand opening, City Councilors are expressing a number of concerns. In addition to their ongoing preoccupation with the City’s plan to manage vehicle and waterway…
Lower Broadway Gets 24-Hour Resident Parking
Residents of Lower Broadway and City leaders are sharing enthusiasm for a new 24-hour parking program that both feel will protect the neighborhood from unwanted parkers going to the Encore Boston Harbor casino when it opens next month. Last week,…
Wynn Neighborhood Shuttle Adds Stops
The Encore neighborhood shuttle has been highly anticipated, and the luxury coaches – outfitted with TV screens and leather seats – have added three more stops in Everett. Transportation Planner Jay Monty said that the original four stops have been…
Ward 6 Suddenly Turns into a Major Race for City Council
Though no one had made official intentions on running for Ward 6 City Council at this time last week, now the incumbent Michael McLaughlin and a longtime resident with close ties to Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Al Lattanzi, have livened up…