James McCormick, Jr. Member of Carpenters Union, American Legion and Knights of Columbus James E. McCormick, Jr. of Everett passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on January15. He was 84 years old. Proud to serve his country,…
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City Service Employee Creates Memorial for Newtown
On behalf of the City, long time City Services employee, Tom Murray, recently created a humble and fitting tribute to the twenty-six victims of Newtown, CT. Murray hand-crafted twenty-six white crosses and placed them at the entrance of Glenwood Cemetery.…
EHS Student Riche Selected to Participate in District Music Festival
Everett High School student Jennifer Riche was one of a select group of musicians chosen to participate in this year’s Northeastern District Senior Music Festival, held January 12 at Lowell High School. Riche was one of 450 students selected to…
An Exciting Possibility: DeMaria Deserves Credit for Proposed Casino Here
The announcement that international casino mogul Steve Wynn has put up the $400,000 application fee to the state to be considered for the license for a casino in the Greater Boston area certainly comes as exciting news for every resident…
A Lesson to Be Learned: Smith’s Plea, Resignation Send a Message
A few years back, the Boston Globe wrote a profile story about Steve “Stat” Smith which was headlined, “Street Smarts Give Smith His Edge.” The irony now of that story should not be lost on anyone; for the street smarts…
Police Briefs 01-16-2013
January 1, 2013 Marilene Itacaramby Conners, 40, of 167 Ferry Street was charged with being a disorderly person. Warley Itacaramby Duarta, 24, of 167 Ferry Street was charged with assault & battery on a police officer; and resisting arrest. David…
Girls Hoop Team Defeats Malden, 45-38
Freshman guard Talia Riccioli struck for 16 points to pace the Everett High girls basketball team to a 45-38 victory over Malden Friday evening. Talia’s biggest bucket of the night was a three pointer in the fourth quarter to open…
Obituaries 01-16-2013
Eileen Marotta Of Everett, formerly of the West End Eileen M. (Hartnett) Marotta of Everett, formerly of the West End, died on January 10. She was the beloved wife of Louis Marotta; loving mother of Janine Torchio and her husband,…
Congratulations to Our New Leaders
We want to join the community in congratulating the leaders of our committee and boards who were installed Monday night: School Committe chairman Allen Panarese and vice chairman Frank Parker; Common Council president John Leo McKinnon and Board of Aldermen…
Special Election Creating Interest Citywide
There is no off season in the sport of politics in the city of Everett and the upcoming special election for a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives is certainly generating tremendous interest. With nomination papers due January 22,…