The inauguration ceremony that was held on Monday night marks a new beginning for the City of Everett. While many of the faces of the elected officials are the same, their duties have changed dramatically under the new charter. There…
Category: Editorials
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2014
New Year’s Day really isn’t different than any other day of the year. It is a day that has no real significance other than its place on the calendar. However, that lack of meaningfulness also is New Year’s greatest asset.…
It’s Not Too Late: Please Remember Those in Need
The economists may tell us that we finally have turned a corner in the recovery from the debacle of the Great Recession of the Bush years, but statistics only tell part of the story. The cold, harsh reality for many…
Nelson Mandela: A Truly Unique and Wonderful Man
The outpouring of world-wide respect for Nelson Mandela, the former leader of South Africa who passed away December 5 at the age of 95, is unprecedented in the world we live in today. No one reading this editorial can even…
Tax Rate Announced
The adage of the only certainty in life is death and taxes always rings home this time of the year as city officials set the new municipal tax rate. This year, the tax rate will drop for both the residential…
New Council Chambers
Some residents may look at the renovations planned for the Peter McCrarren Memorial Chamber as an unnecessary expense of $30,000 at this time especially with state aid down. However, we agree with elected officials to spend the money.. The new…
Tree Lighting This Friday
The annual tree lightning ceremony in Everett Square is set for this Friday starting at 4:30 rain or shine. We encourage residents to come on down and enjoy the festivities with their family as we get into the holiday spirit.…
Give Thanks for Thanksgiving: Our Uniquely American Holiday
Although a Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend it than Christmas. Thanksgiving…
Remember Those in Need: There Are Many Ways to Help Those Less Fortunate
Although the economists tell us that the recovery from the Great Recession is still a slow one, the bottom line is that for most Americans, things are going well and getting better compared to a few years ago But for…
Remembering 50 Years Ago
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American living at that time. Similar to the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5, 1941 and…