The Census 2020 population count showed demographically that Everett is, for the first U.S. Census in its history, a majority-minority community – with 55.5 percent of residents counted as people of color. That number jumps to 60.4 percent when counting…
Author: Seth Daniel
Census 2020 barely falls short of 50,000 goal, resulting in the loss of millions over 10 years
The Census 2020 figures were released late last week, and while the City did grow, it barely fell short of counting enough residents to hit the 50,000 mark – which would have made Everett an Entitlement Community and unlocks millions…
Community Rallies to Help Ann-Laurie Pierre Make It to Howard U.
There are few outside of the Biblical story of Job that might have experienced the trials and tribulations that Everett High graduating senior Ann-Laurie Pierre did during the 2020 and 2021 school years – all of which was documented in…
Superintendent Evaluation Process Officially Begins
The School Committee has re-convened the process for an official yearly evaluation of Supt. Priya Tahiliani, kicking off the process during a meeting last week. A yearly superintendent evaluation process is required by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary…
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Records Record Gaming Quarter, Cost Controls
Reporting that they have contained operating expenses and costs at both Encore Boston Harbor and in Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts reported that both Encore and their Las Vegas properties recorded record earnings for the second quarter (April to June). Once…
TND Purchases Cottage Street Project from Antonelli
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) have purchased a previously-permitted project on Cottage Street in Chelsea – with it being the first development permitted that faces the Silver Line and not the street – from noted Everett developer Greg Antonelli for $4.5…
New Electronic Bus Stop Signs to Be Discussed
The state’s Outdoor Advertising Division – the board that votes on billboards and other street furniture around the state – will have a hearing on Aug. 12 for 12 new locations in bus stops to place advertising and interactive kiosks…
Delta Variant of COVID-19 More Contagious, But Not Lots of Hospitalizations at CHA Everett
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 has grabbed a lot of headlines, and statewide case numbers have started to increase, the news from CHA Everett is still very positive. The hospital is very busy, and COVID is simply another part…
DeMaria, Baker and Officials Highlight Everett Affordable Housing
Former St. Therese property on Broadway to house 83 units With a mind to add a portion of $1 billion in federal monies to the successful Commonwealth Builder program – a fairly new program that funds affordable homeownership opportunities –…
Encore having trouble finding Workers to Bring Back Poker Games
Worker shortage across the board at the casino follows national work shortage trends With a barrage of complaints about the lack of poker games at Encore Boston Harbor, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) inquired into the problem at its July…