As the City settles in its new zoning package for the Commercial Triangle, a debate among development professionals is underway as to whether the long-reviled industrial area can actually become the visionary village the City believes it can. At the…
Author: Seth Daniel
Mystic Boat Tour Highlights Possibilities for the Waterfront
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) held a boat tour of the Mystic River waterfront recently to highlight the vulnerability of many of the properties, but also to get a view of what kinds of opportunities exist for the forgotten…
Encore Boston Harbor Begins Median Islands on Lower Broadway
The unattractive speedway, or traffic trap, that many have known Lower Broadway to be over a lifetime will start to change this week as work crews from Encore Boston Harbor begin installing the long-touted median islands on the roadway. The…
Foresteire says: The Truth on Funding is No Scare Tactic
One week after Mayor Carlo DeMaria chided the School Department for undermining him with ‘scare tactics’ directed at parents and residents, Supt. Fred Foresteire and his administration said they have simply told the truth about the situation, and it is…
Early Voting Shows Modest Turnout Ahead of State Election
Early voting took place for the second time in Everett this election cycle, with the polls opening on Oct. 22 and a modest turnout coming to do their civic duty ahead of Election Day, Nov. 6. Maureen DiPierro of the…
City Proclaims LimeBike a Tremendous Success for Local Trips
With one season nearly complete for the LimeBike system, City leaders are proclaiming it a huge success in terms of helping residents get around the city. Transportation Planner Jay Monty said they regularly analyze the ridership and have found it’s…
Mass Gaming Commission likely to Hold Investigation Hearing in December
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) said on Thursday, Oct. 25, at its regular meeting that it would likely not publicly unveil its long-awaited Wynn Resorts investigation until the first two weeks of December. Executive Director Ed Bedrosian addressed the Commission…
New Brewery Files to Open on Revere Beach Parkway
A new brewery has filed to open its doors on the Parkway, with the owners saying they would like to be permitted and open by March. BearMoose Brewing is looking to occupy the rear portion of 1934 Parkway, a building…
Everett Teacher to Run New York Marathon for Holocaust Survivors
When Everett special education teacher Joshua Gorelick isn’t preparing lessons or engaging with students, he’s lacing up his sneakers for a run. This weekend, on Nov. 4, he’s going to go for a 26.2-mile run in New York City –…
Parlin K-8 School Benefitting from Consistency, New Leadership
One month after Supt. Fred Foresteire made major changes at the Parlin K-8 School, new Principal Michelle Crowell said the school culture and teacher supports have drastically changed in just a short period of time. “I am so pleased with…