Category: News
Great Music: Art Comes from the Heart for One Brazilian Musician in Everett
It’s almost as if Brazilian musician Daniel Arlindo Valente – who goes by the stage name of Valente – could read music at the same time that he learned to read Portuguese, the native language of his country Brazil. The…
Dedicated Educator: School Administrator Dr. Omar Easy Clears Confusion on His Credentials
Dr. Omar Easy is seeking to clear misconceptions spread about his educational degrees this week, degrees he said that are of the highest order and were obtained through hard work at a leading research university – noting they weren’t done…
New Council Spars Over Whether to Change Voting for Ward Seats
On Monday, Jan. 13, Everett’s new City Council hit the ground running, tackling a proposal that would change the future of City Council and School Committee elections in Everett. Councilor At-Large Wayne Matewsky proposed a measure that would amend the…
Inaccurately Reported: Encore Disputes Story on Layoffs Related to Computerized Cocktail Dispenser
As Encore Boston Harbor lobbies the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to install automated drink dispensers in its back-of-house bar area, it is also vehemently disputing stories that 70 employees will be laid off as a result of using that new…
The New City Council Reflects Everett’s Diversity
While Everett consistently ranks among the most diverse cities and towns in Massachusetts, its City Council has been historically homogenous with residents and lawmakers alike lamenting the lack of diverse representation. Voters proved in November that they were ready for…
Councilor Adrien Hopes ‘Listening Tour’ Report Will Help Guide Early Policy
Last week, Councilor Gerly Adrien submitted a full report from her Listening Tour that she embarked upon last fall, noting that the report is full of concerns directly from all people in Everett and she hopes the report will help…
City launches Food Policy Council to Direct Community Food Plan
The City of Everett has established a Food Policy Council as part of its plan to ensure that all Everett residents have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate foods – an initiative that passed the Council by default at…
City Ready to Institute ‘Virtual Hearings’ for Code Violations, Parking Tickets
One may not be able to beat City Hall, as the old adage goes, but at least one can now wage the war from within their living room. By the end of this month – for those savvy to technology…
Eversource Challenges Students to Showcase Their Energy Smarts in Annual Contest
Eversource invites Massachusetts students to demonstrate their energy efficiency knowledge by entering its seventh annual Eversource Challenge. The competition promotes energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability and is open to kindergarten to high school students in Eversource’s Massachusetts electric service…