If Monday night’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting had a theme, it was undoubtedly related to crime and public safety, as at least four resolutions and orders dealt with the perceived increase in crime in the city, particularly violent crimes. From…
Author: Joseph Domelowicz Jr.
Matewsky Wins: Hanlon Comes Up Short with Historic Write-in Effort
Democratic nominee Wayne Matewsky completed his campaign to be Everett’s representative in the Massachusetts House Tuesday night, narrowly beating out a strong write-in effort for former Mayor and City Clerk John Hanlon by 59 votes, 1,258 votes to 1,209. Hanlon…
Pride, Progress and Possibility: DeMaria Highlights Successes, Sets Agenda in State of the City
Mayor Carlo DeMaria used Monday night’s State of the City address to highlight his successes and boldly set the course for the next five years by outlining his plans, hopes and dreams for the city of Everett. He talked about…
Three Candidates and Two Potential Write-ins on April 2: Clerk Predicting Lighter Turnout in the General Election
City Clerk Michael Matarazzo, comfortably back to work after losing consciousness during last month’s Democratic State Representative Primary race, is predicting a lighter turnout than showed for the Democratic race in March, despite two Independent candidates and the possibility of…
Superintendent Tops List of Top Paid City Employees: Mayor Demaria Comes in 100th
A total of 66 employees of the Everett schools or city government made more than $100,000 last year, according to a list of the top 100 earners on the Everett payroll, which was provided to the Independent by the city…
Hanlon to Run Sticker Campaign He Will Reach out to Voters “Who Want a Choice”
Democratic State Representative hopeful and former Mayor John Hanlon said this week that he has decided to continue his efforts to represent the city of Everett in the statehouse, despite his special election primary loss earlier this month, with a…
Texas Roadhouse Officials Confirm Allegations Against Matewsky: Say That Councilor Has Apologized and ‘Matter is Now Closed’
Common Councilor and Democratic State Representative Candidate Wayne Matewsky was accused of using his position to obtain unwarranted privileges for himself and his guests at a local restaurant and later engaged in a verbal argument with other guests of the…
Matarazzo to Be Back at Work: Election Day Collapse Caused by ‘a Combination of Things’
City Clerk Michael Matarazzo said this week from his home, that he expects to back to work shortly after collapsing on Election Day last week, and being rushed to the hospital. “Honestly, it was a combination of things,” said Matarazzo…
Wayne Matewsky Wins Primary by 51 Votes
Councilor Wayne Matewsky rode strength in his home precinct to a 51 vote win over four Democratic rivals in Tuesday’s Special Election primary to replace former State Representative Stephen “Stat” Smith. The win will set up a general election showdown…
DeMaria Submits Ambitious Capital Improvement Program
Mayor Carlo DeMaria this week submitted an ambitious multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the city council that would cost the city $8,804,167 in FY 2014 if fully accepted and funded by the city council. According to the CIP, the…