State Rep. Joseph McGonagle was formally endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) for his re-election as state representative in the 28th Middlesex District. PFFM represents the more than 12,000 active and retired professional firefighters of Massachusetts. “The…
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Gerly Adrien Challenges Opponents to Forum /Debate
Gerly Adrien, candidate for the Democratic primary for State Representative, sent out certified letters this week to opponents, State Rep. Joe McGonagle and Candidate Stephen ‘Stat’ Smith, for two to three forums or debates held prior to the Democratic primary…
New Zoning on the Parkway Could Be Game-Changing for Everett’s Future
Likely, the next gold mine in Everett is buried under the toxicity of 60 years of heavy industry beyond the Parkway, but the City is now attempting to sift through the sand to get to the gold. As often happens,…
Planning Board, Community Wary of Changing Housing Ordinance
A measure to promote larger residential developments in the City got a lukewarm greeting from some Planning Board members and some members of the community Monday night as it would alter the year-old Inclusionary Zoning ordinance that requires 20 percent…
Everett Special Olympics Competition
Brianna Umana poked her head out of a mesh tunnel, the final challenge in the obstacle course, during the Everett Special Olympics competition on Friday, June 1, at the Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Hundreds of young people converged on the Stadium…
Spring Arts Festival
Nataliah Siriani was the youngest artist in the Everett Art Association’s 50th annual Spring Arts Festival, as part of the new young artists showcase, displaying two paintings in the show. The Association celebrated its 50-year milestone over the weekend with…
A Peek into Luxury:Encore ‘Golden Rooms’ Show Off What is to Come
Even though the outside of the Encore Boston Harbor tower isn’t completed, there is already an opportunity to get a peek at the lap of luxury that is soon coming to the shores of the Mystic River. “This is the…
Mares Named to Head Neighborhood Developers
Just as The Neighborhood Developers (TND) celebrated its 40th year in existence, the Chelsea-based organization that has expanded to Everett recently announced its new Director, Rafael Mares, at a celebration function on May 31. Mares is a Revere resident and…
Rep McGonagle Joins Gov Baker in Signing of Housing Bond Bill
Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle joined Gov. Charlie Baker and House leadership for the signing of H.4536, the largest Housing Bond Bill in Massachusetts history. McGonagle was one of just three representatives who pushed the legislation through Conference Committee, working…
DiDomenico Delivers for Everett in FY19 Budget
Sen. Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate recently passed a $41.49 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2019, including targeted investments to create opportunities and ensure access to the tools that individuals, children and families need to succeed…