When we were younger, we lived and died by our Boston sports teams. Yes, the late Bill Russell and the Celtics provided more than a decade of joy and, for a short time, so too did Bobby Orr and the…
Month: June 2023
Guest Op-Ed: The City of Everett and Wynn Can Both Win Bigger by Working Together More Closely: Here’s How
By Darren Costa The Mass Gaming Commission (MGC) held a public hearing on April 25th in the Everett City Council Chambers to discuss the proposed Encore Casino East of Broadway expansion project. A major topic was whether to hold a…
EHS Roundup
EHS Baseball Falls Short in State Tourney; Trio Named GBL All-Stars The Everett High baseball team, which made an exciting dash to qualify for the post-season by winning four of its last five games, came up short by a score…
Obituaries 06-07-2023
Joseph DeSantis Led the Revere/Everett/Malden Youth Hockey Program for 27 Years Our beloved father, Joseph A. DeSantis, 67, of Revere, passed away peacefully in his home on June 2 surrounded by family and friends. Joe dedicated 27 years of his…
City of Everett Hosts Memorial Day Service
Sen. Sal DiDomenico Hosts World Championship Finalists Everett High School Percussion Ensemble at the State House
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico recently hosted the World Championship Finalists Everett High School Percussion Ensemble for a special performance at the State House. They played in front of Legislators and staff and everyone throughout the building heard…
Pulling Papers
Election Season Heats Up As Field Of Candidates Grows
Several candidates have pulled nomination papers, meaning it will be a busy summer of campaigning across the city leading into Everett’s preliminary election in September. Most of the incumbents in the City Council and School Committee ward seats will be…
Ways and Means Committee Will Discuss $1 Million Appropriation To Youth Initiative Council
The City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will discuss at its June 5 meeting the proposal for allocating $1 million in ARPA funding to the Everett Youth Initiative Council. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith had requested at the last Council meeting that…
News in Brief
Senator DiDomenico Hosting Office Hours for Constituents State Senator Sal DiDomenico will be hosting virtual office hours on Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30-7:00pm. Sign up below to chat with my staff and me about any issues you have with government…