Eric Rizza is an employee of the Police Department and has worked with the City of Everett for 20 years. What do you do in the City? “I am a Police Officer, K-9 Handler at the Everett Police Department. I’ve…
Month: October 2021
Almeida-Barros Brings $35,000 For Homeless Students Housing
Ward 5 School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros announced $35,000 in new funding to assist the Everett Public Schools (EPS) homeless students this school year. The money will help reduce truancy, assist with food and case management, and improve graduation rates,…
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Holds Lively Country Western Day
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living was recently transformed into a colorful country jamboree. Festivities included popular country music songs, Western style food, creative costumes and fun-filled games. The Activity Room was the place to be as staff and residents…
News Briefs
Holiday Assistance Program for Income Eligible Everett Residents Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Office of Human Services invites low income Everett residents only, to apply for our Holiday Assistance program. Applications, will be taken at The Connolly Center, located at…
The Pernicious Effects of Social Media
The recent revelations about the harmful influences of social media upon young people that first appeared in the Wall St. Journal and then before Congress with the testimony of a former Facebook employee (who had provided the Wall St. Journal…
Guest Op-Ed: Transforming Everett’s Transportation Future
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria One of the wonderful things about Everett is its proximity to some of the best economic, health care and educational centers in the nation. The investments this Administration has made to our transportation infrastructure has made…
Guest Op-Ed: Charter Changes Belong With the People
By Fred Capone Our Charter is akin to the city’s constitution. It sets out the powers and restrictions of government. Amending the Charter was a slow, tedious process. It was studied by a group elected for that specific purpose. Proposed…
Letters to the Editor
I Support Mayor Carlo DeMaria To the Editor: The election on Nov. 2, is critical for Everett, a progressive and diverse city that continues to thrive under the leadership of Mayor Carlo DeMaria. The Mayor knows this city, has led…
EHS Roundup
EHS Boys Soccer Defeats Malden, 3-1 The Everett High boys soccer team turned in excellent performances against Medford and Malden, its chief rivals for the championship of the Greater Boston League, with a tie and a victory this past week. Last Tuesday…
A Triumphant Return: Everett Boxer Greg Vendetti Claims WBC Silver Middleweight Title
Making his return to the ring after a one-year hiatus, Greg “The Villain” Vendetti took care of business and took home a title belt from Connecticut. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vendetti hadn’t boxed since his WBA world title bout…