Dr. Thomas Stella, whose distinguished career has spanned four decades and included stints at a teacher’s desk, in the principal’s office, and as a leader in central administration, is retiring at the end of the 2015-16 school year. Stella, who…
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Planning for Everett Square now Underway
By Seth Daniel When City Planner Tony Sousa recently passed through Everett Square, he said he noticed a young couple in front of the restored fountain area – happy, walking and taking pictures in front of the fountain. It was…
Police Briefs 03-09-2016
Monday, 2/8 Jonathan Pabon, 24, 53 Arlington St., Lynn, was arrested for malicious destruction of property over $250. Wednesday, 2/10 Joshua Figaro, 22, 58 Decatur St., Charlestown, was arrested for default warrant. Thursday, 2/11 Bianca Gell, 18, 104 Linden St.,…
‘Spotlight’ is an Important Film for Healing and Renewal
By Cardinal Sean O’Malley Spotlight is an important film for all impacted by the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse. By providing in-depth reporting on the history of the clergy sexual abuse crisis, the media led the Church to acknowledge the…
Driving Bill will Save Lives and Injuries
House and Senate elected officials have a chance to pass a solid public safety bill that would put the brakes on Massachusetts drivers using hand-held mobile electrical devices while on the road. The bill would make it illegal to use…
Sports 03-09-2016
Everett bests Charlestown in tourney opener Zidor, Boyce, power Tide to 68-61 victory By Cary Shuman Everett basketball coach John DiBiaso couldn’t have asked for a better start to Saturday’s MIAA State Tournament game versus Charlestown. Jordan McAfee hit two…
Obituaries 03-09-2016
Virginia Silva Of Everett Virginia (Schacht) Silva of Everett passed away on March 5. She was 85 years old. Born in Everett, she was the loving daughter of the late Edwin and Georgina (Peters) Schacht; beloved wife of the late…
Well Played
Dante Gulla of the Everett High String Orchestra concentrates as he plays the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ on Monday night prior to Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Midterm Address. Members of the City Council, School Committee and the community gathered in the Council…
Tide Against Cancer Night
Megan Zukowski, Olivia Piarazala, Kayla Rossi, Bridget Gonzalez and Celest Fuccillo hold their Ella’s Army bracelets up in he air during last Thursday night’s double-header for girls’ and boys’ basketball – the season finale. The game also represented a more…
State of the City:DeMaria Focuses on Health and Growth
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria delivered his annual State of the City speech Monday night, focusing on recent initiatives to improve the overall health of Everett residents and children, improvements to parks and other outdoor recreational resources,…