The Everett Common Council voted to approve two major infrastructure projects as amended by the Board of Aldermen the previous week, but indicated that they disagreed with the cuts and signaled they may ask the Mayor to re-submit the parts…
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Massive Homecoming Celebration Saturday King and Queen Chosen as Pre-Parade Plans Are Finalized
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) and its Homecoming 2012 organizers have finalized plans for this Saturday’s day-long festivities, highlighted by an extravagant parade and culminating in a football game between the Crimson Tide and St. John’s Prep. The Homecoming Parade,…
Glendale Park Renovations Begin Oct. 26 Youth Football, Varsity Baseball Undisturbed
Everett Director of City Services Peter Pietrantonio told the Common Council on Monday night that he is expecting Glendale Park renovation work to break ground on or about October 26, after the youth football season has ended and it is…
The Old High School
More and more we hear elected public officials castigating or questioning the mayor about what he has failed to do with the former senior high school on Broadway. The desire of the mayor’s colleagues in government to question his judgment…
The Jewish New Year
Boston’s Jewish community has ushered in the New Year with synagogue services, prayer and with traditional family gatherings. Everett’s Jew are doing the same. Now comes the ten days of penitence for Jews all over the world, during which time…
2-0 Tide Roll over Springfield Central DeSouza and Felix Lead Big Play Offense in Rout
For the second week in a row the Everett High Crimson Tide football team loaded their players onto the buses and made a long road trip to take on a well-regarded powerhouse from central Massachusetts. And, for the second week…
Police Briefs 09-19-2012
09/04 Heidi Barrios, 34, 120 Broadway, Malden, was arrested for shoplifting. Mark Bolotte, 30, was arrested for being disorderly person. Ottavio Saputo, 72, 1 Michaelangelo St., Boston, was arrested for reckless operation of motor vehicle and operating motor vehicle with…
Obituaries 09-19-2012
Amelia Anne ‘Amy’ Makacinas Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Retiree Amelia Anne “Amy” (Joyokonis) Makacinas, a lifelong resident of Everett, died peacefully on September 13 at Massachusetts General Hospital with her two sons Fr. Stanley E. Makacinas, O. Carm. (Niagara…
Everett Wins Opener
Joey White looks to the sideline after being tripped up to see if he attained enough yardage for a first down. The Tide went on to beat Leominster, 29-7 in their season opener.
Rotarian in China
Everett Rotarian Rev. Barbara Smith-Moran was a guest recently at the Beijing, China, Rotary Club. She is greeted here by Beijing Club President David van Meerendonk. Rev. Barbara is Priest-in-Charge of Grace Episcopal Church on Norwood St. She and her…