Wynn Everett officials, the City of Everett and a large contingent of state and municipal officials met Monday morning with state Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack in Boston about long-term casino-related traffic plans in Charlestown’s Sullivan Square, but noticeably absent at…
Author: Seth Daniel
First Candlelight Vigil Will Remember Those Lost to Addiction
Unlike with other tragic deaths, long lines of well-wishers don’t often show up at the front door for families whose loved ones have died from heroin overdoses. In fact, the visitors are few and far between, and often in communities…
Instagram Is Instant, but the Effects Can Last Forever, Says Consultant
Anyone who is a parent and isn’t exactly sure of the difference between a Candygram and Instagram could have found the perfect forum Monday night when the Everett Schools hosted an expert in Internet apps and their unfortunate use for…
Demaria Says ‘It’s Everett’s Time,’Boston Should Work Together on Casino
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and his administration held a major press conference last Thursday afternoon to announce a significant amendment to their lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), and ultimately, the Wynn project – calling for the MGC Commissioners…
Groups Warn of Increased Detentions, Deportations In Everett and Surrounding Communities
Immigration advocates in Everett and surrounding communities thought they would be coming together on Tuesday, May 19, to celebrate the beginning of President Barack Obama’s deferred action executive order (DACA) for illegal immigrants, but instead they were gathered at LUMA…
Watered Down:Everett’s Water Usage Numbers Down by 60 Percent As Conservation Wins Out
The battle against wasted water has been won, according to officials at state levels – who note, and astonishingly so, that Everett’s water usage is down 60 percent since 1985. In news regarding water conservation, the MWRA revealed to the…
Incumbents to Square Off in Ward 4 Race
As the City Election nears, Ward 4 will see an interesting and rare race – two incumbents facing off against one another. The news broke last week that current At-Large Councillor Mike Mangan had pulled papers for a run in…
Hundreds Turn Out for May Day Rally at Glendale Park
Hundreds of activists and protestors from Everett, East Boston, Chelsea and beyond descended upon Glendale Park Friday evening for a May Day Rally as part of International Workers Day. Organized through a partnership with Eastie and Chelsea, Everett was called…
When It Comes to Energy, You Have a Choice:Control Your Costs and Make a Difference with Responsible Energy
The threat of rising energy costs has got everyone down but Alexander Rhalimi of Revere has a solution that can help. Rhalimi is a Viridian Energy Independent Associate, whose driving purpose is to help renters and homeowners alike on their…
Crowded At-large Field; Mangan Pulls Papers for Ward 4 Seat
Nomination papers for City Council and School Committee elections became available on Monday morning, and by Tuesday, there had already been a wealth of activity. First and foremost was current At-large Councillor Mike Mangan (Walnut Street) pulling papers for Ward…