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Category: Editorials
Steve Wynn Is Being A Good Neighbor
While the twists and turns on the awarding of the casino license to Wynn Resorts continue with new lawsuits and allegations being leveled against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), one constant in this almost year-long saga has been Steve Wynn…
Congratulations, Graduates
There is perhaps no event or occasion in the life of a community that is greeted with such universally shared joy as a high school graduation. Even for those of us who may not have a direct connection to a…
Mayor Demaria Welcomes Students to City Hall for Student Government Day
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, recently joined Representative Joe McGonagle, Superintendent Fred Foresteire, and employees of the City of Everett in welcoming members of the Everett High School junior class to Student Government Day at City Hall. Student Government Day is an…
Letter to the Editor
ECG is growing Everett Community Growers (ECG) is pleased to announce the start of its expanded 2015 growing season. We are a group of Everett residents under the leadership of the Everett Community Health Partnership who strive to create healthy…
Let Us Never Forget Their Sacrifice
Of all of our national holidays, Memorial Day is the most solemn. Memorial Day reminds us of the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by so many of our fellow citizens to keep us a free people and provides us…
Enjoy a Safe Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth, of vacations, and of time spent with family and friends. So we ask our readers to stop right now —…
Letters to the Editor
Clarify my position on new City Hall I would like to take a moment of your time to explain the recent actions of the City Council in regards to last Monday’s Council meeting. Presently there is a Bond Order to…
Good Jobs at Good Wages
The Wynn Regional Trade Union Job Fair was a huge success, drawing hundreds of residents interested in jobs relating to the construction of the new $1.7 billion Wynn resort/casino in Everett. The well-organized and well-publicized job fair heightens the enthusiasm…
Financial Literacy is Not All That Scary
For too many people, personal financial maintenance is something it shouldn’t be: It’s scary. According to a 2014 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, just 40 percent of American adults said they kept track…