The Everett Adult Learning Center (EALC) held its Annual International Night on Wednesday, June 18th. Every year, students in the English as a Second Language classes celebrate their participation in the ESL program. The students bring food from their culture…
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Senator DiDomenico Secures $2.5 Million Dollars for Everett Parks
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently secured $2.5 million dollars for improvements to parks in Everett as part of the Environmental Bond Bill. The money authorized will allow the city of Everett to update and maintain our parks so residents can continue…
Wynn Resorts Is First Private Project in America to Use Oysters to Clean Waterway
Wynn MA, LLC, announced that it has teamed with the non-profit Massachusetts Oyster Project to use more than 250,000 live oysters to help clean the currently contaminated Mystic River that runs alongside the proposed $1.6 billion 5-star waterfront resort in…
Everett Democrats to Hold Voter Registration in Everett Square
Everett Democrats will hold a special voter registration session on Saturday, August 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, in Everett Square at the corner of Broadway and Norwood Street. We hope that anyone who wishes to vote in the…
Police Briefs 08-06-2014
Police arrest suspect after firearm shown Thomas Paul Bois, 30, of Dorchester was arrested by Everett police on July 15, on charges of armed robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and…
Obituaries 08-06-2014
Esther O’Brien Former Assistant Director of the Parlin Memorial Library of Everett and Former Everett Teacher Esther M. O’Brien of Everett passed away on July 26 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She was employed as a teacher…
Rock Climbing
Ian Cross looks to make his next move on the climbing wall one day last week at Everett’s Metro- Rock Climbing Center. The Normal Street/Air Force Road business is thriving – as are other such businesses in the former heavy…
Lending Support
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently attended two Everett Little League fundraisers to benefit the Jimmy Fund. “I am happy to support our youth in their effort to raise money for such an important cause. I would like to give a special…
Alford St. Bridge to Be Fully Operational on Friday Completed in August
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently announced that he has been informed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) that the Alford Street Bridge will be completely open on Friday, August 1.. Mass DOT is currently in the final stages of…
Everett Fire Department Announces Updates
Chief David Butler is pleased to announce the launching of the newly renovated Everett Fire Department website (www. everettfirema.com), an informational site that will provide residents with information that will help them understand the importance of public fire safety education…