John Bartolo Interior design company proprietor John R. Bartolo of Everett entered into rest on Thursday, September 10 at home. He was 60 years old. Born in Malden, John lived in Everett for most of his life and was the…
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Class of 2014 Unveils Its Class Gift
For its gift to Everett High School, the Class of 2014 elicited the talents of artist Stephanie Mills to paint a mural on a wall outside the school library. The large work of art features several Everett landmarks from the…
LaFayette School Unveils Exterior Improvements
Everett City Engineer Julius Ofurie is pictured outside the Lafayette School, where he designed and oversaw a comprehensive facelift of the school’s sidewalks (with handicap-accessible curb cuts), parking lot, and driveways. “We commend Mr. Ofurie, the Engineering Department, and Mayor…
Season Opener Is Friday
Everett Quarterback Jordan McAfee zeroes in on his target up field. The Tide played Lynn Classical in the annual Football Jamboree scrimmage last Friday, Sept. 11. Everett came out with a win over the Classical Rams, 14-0, in the scrimmage.…
The Wailers are Coming to Village Fest
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is excited to announce that The Wailers are coming to Everett for Village Fest! The reggae band that served as the music behind Bob Marley’s voice will headline Village Fest on September 19th from 3 to 9PM.…
Police Briefs 09-09-2015
Monday, 8/24 James Tracy, Jr., 26, 250 Everett Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for two counts of malicious destruction of property worth over $250. Tuesday, 8/25 David Griffen, 40, 12 Whitman St., Dorchester, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with…
Everett Pop Warner Football Begins
The Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner football and cheerleading teams are preparing for the 2015 season that gets underway Sept 13. Pictured above at a practice session Monday at Sacramone Park is the Everett ‘D’ team with coaches Jason LaMonica,…
Block Party
MariaJose Cardenas made some colorful creations with sidewalk chalk to brighten up the parking lot during the One Everett Block Party on Summer Street last Sunday, Aug. 30. The event featured games, food and booths, including a presentation from the…
Back to School for Everett
Principal John Obremski and new first graders Jonathan Hernandez, Gianna Long, Olivia Macceo, and Michael Solies prepare to enter the Keverian School for the first day of the new term on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1. Everett’s elementary schools began the…
Our Community Obligation in the Fight Against Substance Abuse
As the opioid crisis takes its toll on the Commonwealth, I want to speak to the residents of Everett about how the City is making a great effort to curb this abuse. I am proud of the progress we have…