Political writer, strategist and analyst Patrick Scully of Scully Communications is launching a new blog exclusively for and about the City of Everett. “The Everett Stimulus.” will feature news and commentary about city politics and community events. The site has…
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DiDomenico, Senate Colleagues Pass Supplemental Budget
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget that includes $15 million for school districts educating students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by hurricanes Maria and Irma. Since September 2017, more than 2,300…
Good Samaritans Help Injured Dog
Jamie-Lee Hersey, of Wakefield, was driving along Revere Beach Parkway at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday night when she came across a severely injured dog in the middle of the road alongside Simoniz Car Wash. Instinctively, she immediately pulled over…
McGonagle Supports House Action to Finance the Production and Preservation of Affordable Housing Units
Representative Joseph McGonagle (D-Everett) joined his colleagues in the House to pass a $1.7 billion housing bond bill to support low and moderate income housing throughout the Commonwealth. The legislation recapitalizes funding for a variety of programs and extends several…
East Boston Savings Bank Awards $1,000 to Seventh Grader for Her Patriotism in Saving the American Flag
East Boston Savings Bank Awards $1,000 to seventh Grader for Her Patriotism in Saving the American Flag East Boston, MA – East Boston Savings Bank’s President and CEO, Richard Gavegnano invited seventh grader, Ashley Reardon to the bank’s Peabody Headquarters…
Night Shift Brewing Partners to Meet Market Demand
In order to meet market demand, Night Shift Brewing has partnered with Isle Brewers Guild in Pawtucket to help expand the brand without having to leave their Everett headquarters. The need to seek resources outside of Night Shift’s original Everett…
Police Briefs 02-07-2018
Police Log Monday, 12/11 Elvin Rammos, 34, 52 Lynde St., Everett, was arrested on default warrants and detained immigration customs. Wednesday, 12/13 Mario Cardenas, 28, 12 Paris St., East Boston, was arrested for operating motor vehicle with suspended license, operating…
The Future of Transportation Isn’t Just Self-Driving Cars, It’s Public Transit
Fiat Chrysler and BMW just announced plans to jointly develop self-driving cars. The move puts the automakers in competition with Google, Apple, and other car manufacturers that are also working on driverless vehicles. The question is when, not if, this…
We Will Never Forget the Blizzard of ’78
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78, the momentous storm that wreaked havoc and devastation across Eastern Massachusetts during a 32-hour period on February 6-7. There have been many remembrances of that catastrophic event in the…
Guerrier Achieves 1,000 Points, EHS Girls Basketball Wins Two Games, Now 9-4
Yasmeen Guerrier achieved the 1000-point milestone in her Everett High career to lead the Lady Crimson Tide basketball team to a pair of victories this past week. Guerrier hit for 22 points to lead Everett to a 53-38 victory at…