Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox threw a curveball at Everett and Boston last week during an investor call in Las Vegas – saying that the Encore property may or may not open later than expected despite all eyes up to…
Month: May 2019
Carol’s Café Flips Its Last Flapjack This Week
When Kim Ferrante pours a cup of coffee, or Tim Ferrante flips a piece of his famous French Toast – it’s usually not just for a customer, but rather for an extended family that has assembled at Carol’s Café for…
DiDomenico Announces Record Education Funding in Senate Budget
Last week, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released their proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2020, and within that budget was a record amount of education funding for Everett Public Schools – funding that is also known technically as…
City’s Traffic Plan Main Topic of Discussion at Council Meeting
When Council met on Monday, May 13, the dominant topic of discussion for the evening was the imminent casino opening, currently slated for the end of June. Among other concerns related to the casino was the ongoing preoccupation with the…
School ‘Blue Ribbon Task Force’ Could Have Report Ready by End of May
On Monday, May 13, the City Council convened for its regular bi-weekly meeting. All 11 Councilors were present to discuss a number of items currently affecting the city. •Update on School Review Commission Councilor McLaughlin also invited The Mayor’s Chief…
Walsh, Ambrosino Wary of 4 A.M. Encore Liquor License
Everett might be all-in on the 4 a.m. extending liquor license for Encore Boston Harbor, but surrounding cities aren’t so excited. In comments this week, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino said they weren’t in favor…
Everett Democratic City Committee to Hold 2019 Caucuses May 23
The Everett Democratic City Committee is pleased to announce that they will hold their Annual Caucus Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Registration will open at 6:30 p.m. and close promptly at 7:00 p.m. Once registration is closed and…
Five Minutes by Bike New Dedicated Bike Lane at Sweetser Circle Connects Everett to Wellington
A new dedicated, separated bike lane has been unveiled on the connector road between Sweetser Circle and Santilli Highway – a bike connection that helps to offer a seamless bike connection to Wellington Station. The bike lane has taken up…
Local Businessman May Enter Council Race This Time Around
One local businessman told the Independent he is currently weighing his options about whether or not he will be putting his name on the ballot for this coming City Council election cycle – and it would be a name that…
Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Offers Tips to Help Older Adults Avoid Being Financially Scammed
There has been a lot of talk about identity theft and the need to protecting your financial information. Is this all media frenzy, or is there more you should be doing to protect yourself and your assets? There are many…