With the retirement of Supt. Fred Foresteire, the investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against him will not also retire, according to City and School officials. The School Committee had retained legal counsel and designated $50,000 to fund an independent…
Author: Seth Daniel
Spaulding Sled Hockey Team Calls Everett Home
Rebecca Mann knew very little about hockey before she had to have her foot amputated a year ago, but now she can’t get enough of it. Mann and several other Greater Boston players – part of the Spaulding Shamrocks adaptive…
‘They Met Our Demands’ Community says They Were Heard on Foresteire Matter
While acknowledging there is still a long way to go in the matter of sexual harassment claims against former Supt. Fred Foresteire, on Monday night several of the hundreds assembled at the School Committee meeting said they felt like their…
City Officials Say They Have No Knowledge of Reported Settlement Claims
City officials said this week that reports of negotiations for $300,000 for harassment complainants at the Wellness Center are something they know nothing about. A local newsletter has reported that a claim was made by a person who worked at…
School Committee Places Foresteire on Leave, Will Convene an Independent Investigation
The Everett School Committee voted at its Monday meeting to put long-time School Supt. Fred Foresteire on paid administrative leave after troubling allegations of sexual harassment against him surfaced over the past two weeks. The decision came after nearly 90…
Gauthier Chosen as Interim Superintendent
Curriculum Director Janice Gauthier was unanimously chosen Monday night to be the interim superintendent of schools in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment against former Supt. Fred Foresteire, who was put on administrative leave. The School Committee voted 9-0…
On the Mark:Everett Native Chuck Puleo Emerges on the Pro Dart Tour
Years ago, down the Village, Everett native Chuck Puleo found his way into the game of darts by accident. His brother needed a substitute player for his league team, and Puleo was there and available. Now years from that day…
Appleton Street Park to get Re-Design, Input Sought Now
The City is seeking public input to evaluate three proposed concepts for the Appleton Street Park, a small park off of the Main Street corridor. Rachel Kelly of the Planning Department told the Independent that they will likely have bid…
School Committee Likely to Discuss MCAD Case Allegations on Monday
The School Committee will likely take up discussion in executive sessions of sexual harassment allegations made against Supt. Fred Foresteire by a former employee – who was terminated in June – during its meeting on Dec. 17. The news of…
On Edge:Businesses at Breaking Point Amidst Casino, Road Construction
Rob DeFronzo grew up down the Line, and while the casino project has changed everything about his childhood neighborhood there, it’s not nostalgia that has him at the end of his rope these days. After 18 years in business on…