Several key items affecting the taxpayers of Everett sailed quickly through the Board of Aldermen on Monday night. With little discussion, the Aldermen voted unanimously to approve requests by Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Community Development Director Marzie Galazka to seek…
Author: Independent Staff
A Free Ride for the Mayor?
The coming citywide election isn’t all about money. If it were, Mayor Carlo DeMaria would be the winner. As reported last week, DeMaria’s war chest stands at the $100,000 level. No one wanting to be the mayor of Everett is…
Proposed Block Grant Cuts Impact Residents
Just two months after extending a tax cut for the wealthy, President Barack Obama slashed Community Service Block Grants (CSBG) — a key source of federal funding that is used to help low-income families in Everett–by 50 percent. The cut…
Tossing a 3 – Pointer
The Eagle Bank last week made a donation that will allow 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams to play in the North Suburban Youth Basketball League. This $3,500 donation allowing so many of this city’s talented youths to play basketball…
Early Retirement Works
The 13 city employees who have opted to take an early retirement offered by the city and backed by the state is a money saver for the city. For the employees who chose to exercise the option it worked out…
Block Grants Being Wiped Out?
The president’s plans to trim the national budget include drastically reducing the money set aside generally for block grants. This would be a disaster for many cities and especially for Everett. Monday evening February 22, the Mayor’s Office of Community…
Duperier, Dowe are GBL champs
Peter Duperier and Dexter Dowe captured Greater Boston League titles at last week’s GBL all-league meet. Peter won the 300 meter event in a time of 36.29, while Dexter captured the shotput with a toss of 46 feet, six inches.…
Police Briefs 02-16-2011
Monday, February 7 Anthony Goodwin, 45, 755 Winthrop Ave., Revere, was arrested on a warrant. Jessica Keefe, 26, 206 Russell St., Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, reckless operation of motor vehicle. Courtney Moody-James, 24, 36…
Obituaries 02-16-2011
Bernard Iseman Teamsters Union member Bernard C. Iseman of Medford died on February 11. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 25. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy T.…
Mayor Demaria Remains Positive While Facing Severe Cutbacks
Stressing the positive accomplishments of the last year and vowing to keep Everett moving forward, Mayor CarloDeMaria delivered his mid-term address to members of the Common Council, Board of Aldermen, School Committee, city department heads and residents of the city…