The calendar tells us that the Memorial Day weekend is upon is, although with the exception of a few days this spring, the cool and wet weather has not been a harbinger of warmth and sunshine. But for Americans of…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor
Haitian Heritage Month May is Officially Proclaimed Haitian Heritage Month in most parts of the country and it is likewise, in Everett. In the current geo-political conjuncture that encompasses anti-immigrant sentiments and policies, with the painful remnants of the Haitian…
Remember Social Host Law
By Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria The end of the school year brings many celebrations and excitement for students and families in Everett. In just a few short weeks we’ll celebrate the graduating Class of 2017 and students will be attending…
A Reasonable Request
The state legislators are in the process of crafting and voting on legislation that will allow Wynn Boston Harbor to serve liquor until 4 a.m. on its gambling floor. There is time to make sure that the wording for this…
DeMaria Takes Out Papers
After almost a decade on the job, Mayor Carlo DeMaria seems to be moving toward seeking another 4-year term when he officially pulled his nomination papers last week. . Few can deny that DeMaria has been the catalyst of what…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you volunteers In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 23 – April 29, 2017, we would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank and celebrate the over 400 volunteers whose steadfast dedication and commitment enable Care Dimensions, formerly…
Is Everett Really on the Move?
By Peter A. Napolitano,Councilor at Large As a City Councilor, I am often asked by our residents about the condition of our City and the state of the future. I have lived in Everett all my life and have never…
A Dream Gets Closer To Reality
For the past 10 years, Everett officials, led by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, have been trying to get access to our City’s waterfront. Piece by piece, they have been opening up the waterfront to Everett residents. First, Seven Acre Park behind…
Repeal of Obamacare is Back, and Seniors Risk Being the Biggest Losers
By Kenneth E. Thorpe As Congressional leaders and the White House restart negotiations on the American Health Care Act and look for other ways to curb federal healthcare expenditures, one program critical to America’s seniors stands to lose the most:…
Earth Day Clean-Up
By: Mayor Carlo DeMaria I was proud to join almost two hundred residents and friends this past Saturday for the 2017 Earth Day volunteer cleanup of the Northern Strand Community Trail bike path. I remain truly humbled and excited by the…