By Seth Daniel There were several points throughout the past 15 months that Jim Soper, director of Inspectional Services (ISD), wanted to simply bulldoze the burnt-out home at 97 Summer St. and call it a day. The pull to quell…
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Wynn Boston Harbor Cites Retail Struggles Nationwide for Major Change
By Seth Daniel When Steve Wynn presented his plan to the residents of Everett and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) in 2013 and 2014, he often stressed the retail aspect of his resorts – that a huge amount of the…
Boston in the Midst of Major Decision on Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue
By Seth Daniel As Rutherford Avenue and Sullivan Square goes, so too do the hopes of Everett and the Lower Broadway area – which is poised to sprout wings and fly under the momentum of the Wynn Boston Harbor resort.…
Everett Pays Final Respects to Naval Officer Chris Brienza
By Seth Daniel The City and the Everett Schools did their very best to honor Chris Brienza, a fallen active duty Naval officer who died suddenly in a vehicle accident in Florida on March 2. Brienza, 22, was an active…
Snowplow Owners Have Final Checklist in Preparing for the Storm
By Seth Daniel The sun shone brightly and the sky was a beautiful blue on Monday down Tremont Street in Everett, but Greg Antonelli of GTA Services was pacing his equipment yard, stomach in knots, adrenaline rushing as he checked,…
Happy St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that brings a smile to everyone’s face — a day when everyone is Irish for a day. St. Patrick’s Day actually is a significant one in American history, marking the date in…
Let It Snow, Let It Snow — Not
Even though we have had a mild winter, the major snowstorm this week was not welcome! By mid-March, we are ready for winter’s bleakness to depart and for spring to arrive. Yes, we know that March comes in like a…
Obituaries 03-15-2017
Edward Senibaldi US Maine veteran Edward E. Senibaldi, US Marine veteran, of Revere, formerly of Everett, died on March 11. The beloved husband of the late Marie (Viola) and the late Johann (Clabaugh) Senibaldi, he was the loving father of…
St Patrick’s Day Fundraiser
Irish musicians Danny Novack, Noel Scott and John Ford filled the room with traditional music. Meanwhile, Senator Sal DiDomenico welcomed everyone and threw out a few of his best zingers during his annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser in Charlestown on…
Moving Forward
WHATEVER IT TAKES: Everett’s Isaiah Likely leaps over Somerville’s John Kalton in pursuit of a loose ball. While Somerville held tight for part of the game, the Everett boys put their foot on the gas in the third quarter and…