The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is considering Encore Boston Harbor’s plan for alcohol service within the facility, including a special 4 a.m. license for those engaged in gaming on the gaming floor. Of the 23 alcohol venues (three of which…
Month: May 2019
School Finance Review Commission Hears of Major Hiring in School Budget
On Thursday, May 2, the City’s School Finance Review Commission met with leadership from the Everett Public Schools to talk about their proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 – which leaders learned includes hiring some 53 new positions districtwide with…
News in Brief
Carol’s Café looks to sell to new owner A long-standing breakfast and lunch spot on Main Street is looking to transfer its license and potentially get out of the business. Carol’s Café, of Main Street – one of the most…
Everett to Get First Kayak and Canoe Launch along Malden River
In June of 2003, the City of Everett and Fort Point Associates conducted a study of Everett’s waterfront, and it brought great hope to the many who – at the time – hoped to unlock the long-forgotten waterfront. The report…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Receives Two Awards for Academic Performance and College Success
Pioneer Charter School of Science in Everett received recognition from two national organizations that rate public schools based on academic performance, closing achievement gaps and college success. PCSS was ranked the 18th best public high school in Massachusetts by U.S. News…
Massachusetts Muslim Community Welcome Month of Ramadan
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joins approximately 120,000 Muslims in the Commonwealth and millions around the world in marking the beginning of the month-long fast of Ramadan (rom-a-don) that begins on or about May 6.* Ramadan…
Principals Plead for More ELL Teachers to Meet Growing Demand
During the May 2 meeting of the City’s School Finance Review Commission, principals from the Everett Public Schools asked to add an additional 14 certified English Language Learner (ELL) professionals to the district in Fiscal Year 2020 in order to…
Everett Residents Celebrating Return of River Herring at Annual 5k and Paddle Race
Come run with the herring- literally! Join the Mystic River Watershed Association and Everett residents, on Saturday, May 18, to celebrate the annual return of the herring. Each spring more than 600,000 herring swim from Boston Harbor to the Mystic…
Pope John XXIII HS Continues Fundraising Efforts
Pope John XXIII High School has raised $73,000 in its ongoing fundraising drive to keep the school in operation for the 2019-20 academic year. The school is facing a deadline by the Archdiocese of Boston to have commitments of $1.5…
House Passes Balanced Budget
Rep. Joe McGonagle prioritizes transportation, mental health, senior services Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth.…