Kim Tsai Is Co-defendant with Tahiliani in Boston Lawsuit Incoming Supt. Priya Tahiliani has put forth her choice for the new position of Deputy Superintendent, and that person – an attorney that works alongside her at Boston Public Schools (BPS)…
Month: February 2020
Auditors Present Results of Annual Financial Report
On Monday, Feb. 10, Council heard a presentation by the City’s Chief Financial Officer, Eric Demas, regarding the City’s recent comprehensive annual financial report. Also speaking were attorneys Andres Tejada and Francis Serreti, from Powers & Sullivan LLC, the City’s…
Administration Looking for New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A new department in City government to improve equity and diversity is now taking shape, with Mayor Carlo DeMaria announcing late last week that the City is currently looking for a leader at the new office. On its website Feb.…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Arthur E. Jordan: 1st African American City Councilor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories of many black residents…
Encore Revenues Show Dramatic January Decrease in Table Games
They say never to tout your success too soon, and if one does, they should knock on wood. It doesn’t appear like Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox knocked on any wooden objects after the quarterly investor call earlier this month…
City Budget Time Reveals New Challenges with Growth, Encore Money
With millions of dollars in new revenues from the Encore Boston Harbor casino mitigation, and a tremendous amount of growth around the city accompanying that development, this year’s City Budget is shaping up to be a challenge – albeit the…
Councilor McLaughlin Pulls Nomination Papers at State House
On Tuesday, February 11, Councilor Michael McLaughlin officially pulled Nomination Papers for of state representative. After seven years on the City Council, learning daily the needs and desires of the local residents and business owners, Councilor McLaughlin said he is…
Mayor DeMaria Kicks off Series of Community Meetings
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is kicking off the first of several community meetings in the neighborhoods of Everett this Thursday, Feb. 20. The meeting will discuss numerous topics on the minds of residents, to include housing, development, parking, transportation, municipal infrastructure…
Reverend Mimi Daniel Honored at the State House
Reverend Myreille “Mimi” Daniel of the North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church was honored at the State House on Tuesday by the Mass. Black and Latino Legislative Caucus as part of their Second Annual Black Excellence on the Hill ceremony. The…
Family Benefits from Mystic Valley Elder Services Caregiver Support Program
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior.…