New Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox wasn’t whimsical or comical as his predecessor, Steve Wynn, often was at the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last Friday, April 27, during an intense Adjudicatory Hearing. Instead, in what seemed like a high-stakes job…
Author: Seth Daniel
Maddox,Encore Boston Harbor Site Just the Beginning
Appearing before about 2,000 construction workers sitting full on steak tips and on the future gaming floor, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox breathed confidence into all listening about the future of Wynn in Everett. Taking the podium, he said that…
Three-Way Race: Three Candidates Qualify for State Rep Ballot
With the time expiring to turn in nomination papers this week, three candidates have emerged and qualified to be on the September Primary ballot for state representative in Everett. State Rep. Joe McGonagle will have to fight off two talented…
What’s in a Name? Encore Boston Harbor a Move Away from ‘Wynn’
At the same time that the mothership launches a campaign called ‘We Are Wynn’ in Las Vegas, the Wynn Resorts company has announced that they will take ‘Wynn’ off of the name in Boston – now being known at Encore…
Bone Up Brewery Preparing to Expand Operations
The Bone Up Brewery has yet to be open two years on Norman Street, but owners Jared and Liz Kiraly have already signed a new long-term lease on their Norman Street space and will expand in size this summer. The…
Rooming House Rehab to Come Back Before the ZBA
Owners of a Ferry Street rooming house are preparing to go back before the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on May 7 to try their hand a second time of refurbishing the old building. Andrew Philbin filed with the Board…
Pioneer Charter School Opens New Campus in Village
The Pioneer Charter School welcomed students and City and state officials to its newest campus in the Village section of Everett over the last week. The new building, in the old telecom building on Plymouth Street, has been completely renovated…
Unwanted Advances:With Hot Real Estate Market Comes High-Pressure Offers Online, in Person
When Jacqueline Clark was perusing the Internet to help a friend find an affordable apartment in Everett, she came upon something quite shocking. Her house listed – or what appeared to be listed – online with a price estimate. But…
Protests Over Councilor Simonelli Continue, Recall Petition Discussed
A group of protestors continued to mount a resistance against Councilor Steve Simonelli on Monday, showing up to the City Council meeting to call for more action from the Council and also to discuss mounting a recall campaign under a…
Casino’s Future will have Big Moment on Friday at MGC
This Friday, a gigantic ‘thank you’ celebration for construction workers and stakeholders will unfold on the site of the Wynn Boston Harbor casino project. Meanwhile, at nearly the same time, there will be a very high stakes meeting going on…