The question of whether a city employee also may serve on the School Committee was put to rest at a special meeting of the City Council last Thursday. The issue came to the forefront in the aftermath of the November…
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City Council Inquires Into Justice of the Peace Fees Charged by Clerk’s Office
At the January 24 meeting of the City Council, two items generated controversy. The first was an order by Councilor Stephanie Martins asking that the matter of “cash collected as a fee for officiating during work hours at City Hall…
School Committee Takes up a Number of Issues
The Everett School Committee discussed a number of controversial items at its January 18 meeting amid the backdrop of the gender and racial discrimination action filed by School Superintendent Priya Tahiliani the day before with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discriminatioin…
Tahiliani Files MCAD Complaint Against City
According to published news reports, Everett Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) alleging racial and gender discrimination. Tahiliani unanimously was appointed as superintendent in December 2019 with a contract that…
Everett City Council Addresses Homeless Encampment
The recently-inaugurated City Council was ready to start its business for the New Year with all councilors present at the January 10 meeting. The problem of the growing number of tents and homeless encampments near Santilli Circle had the councilors…
Taking the Oath: City Officials Sworn Into Office
Despite the COVID-19 Omicron surge, Everett’s elected officials were able to take the oath of office in a live venue during the City’s Inauguration Ceremonies that were held on Monday night at the Performing Arts Center at Everett High School.…
Longevity Pay for Mayor Discussed by City Council
The issue of longevity pay for Mayor Carlo DeMaria came up again at the City Council meeting on Monday night in a resolution by Ward 1 Councilor Fred Capone. At the council’s December 13 meeting, this motion, which called upon…
As Is: Superintendent’s Contract End Date Remains Unchanged by Committee
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani made it very clear in her remarks at the School Committee meeting on Monday night that she “has no intention of leaving this district.” Tahiliani’s comments came before the committee took a vote on whether to extend…
Everett High Stars Zamor, Murphy Sign With Division 1 College Programs
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani made it very clear in her remarks at the School Committee meeting on Monday night that she “has no intention of leaving this district.” Tahiliani’s comments came before the committee took a vote on whether to extend…
Planning Board Reviews Complex on Broadway
Calling the proposed Wynn Entertainment complex planned for lower Broadway “iconic” and declaring the City of Everett to be an entertainment district, members of the Wynn team went over the renderings of the proposal with the Planning Board at its…