Month: January 2024
School Comm. Retains Hart as Superintendent
After much debate, the Everett School Committee on Thursday night voted to keep newly-appointed Superintendent of Schools William Hart on the job while continuing to have Superintendent Priya Tahiliani remain on paid administrative leave. Tahiliani was placed on paid administrative…
A Move to the Podium: Van Campen Implements Change in Speakers’ Location
City Council President Robert Van Campen has implemented a change in the location from which speakers on matters before the Council will deliver their remarks. At Monday’s meeting, the first of his term as the new president, Van Campen asked…
Council Reappoints Colameta to the Everett Housing Authority
When the Everett city councilors began talking about the reappointment of Phillip Colameta to the Everett Housing Authority Board, there was a question about whether Colameta lived in the city. Colameta was watching the meeting live on Everett TV and…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.5 Million Grant for More Electric-Vehicle Charging Network
The Biden-Harris Administration last week announced a $2.5 million grant to the Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts to fund two publicly accessible EV charging sites. The award is one of 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico selected to receive…
Councilor Rogers Wants Residents To Have Access to Waterfront
Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers said at Monday night’s Council meeting that National Grid “has failed to fulfill its legally mandated obligation to the City entitling residents to 24-hour access along the waterfront.” Rogers, who had clearly done her homework on the…
Martins Requests Update on Encore Boston Harbor Renegotiation Process
It appears that Ward 2 Councilor Stephanie Martins will be the official taking the lead in monitoring the renegotiation process of a new host agreement with Encore Boston Harbor, the five-star resort and casino located at 1 Broadway in Everett.…
Jury Convicts Third Individual Involved in 2021 Roxbury Stabbing Death
The third individual charged with the fatal beating and stabbing of a 34-year-old Boston man in 2021 was convicted of involuntary manslaughter today, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. A Suffolk Superior Court jury convicted Dravon Robinson, 39, of Everett, of…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, January 29th at 6:00 pm. We start the New Year with Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto. Vera, a little old lady of…
News Briefs
Everett Local TV Channels Update Everett Community Television (ECTV) would like to update residents on some channel adjustments to local television stations. The following is the current list of Everett’s local TV stations: Comcast – Education: Channel 8; Community Access:…