Everett’s STATE played hockey against the scenic backdrop of Meredith, New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee on Friday. Dozens of hockey games were played simultaneously with players from around the United States and Canada participating against the scenic icy tundra in…
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Schools Wrestle with $9 Million Budget Gap
A large crowd of anxious teachers, students and angry parents crowded into the Everett High School library Monday night to hear the school administration’s explanation of planned mid-year budget cuts in the Everett schools. In the end, most left still…
Investigation:MGC says Wynn Organization Did Not Inform them of Settlement
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a special hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 31, into the allegations against Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn – a Massachusetts gaming licensee – and said they were not told of the 2005 private settlement, while…
ZBA Approves Affordable Housing Units
More affordable housing is on the way for Everett residents after the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved on Monday night 77 senior citizens units and a condominium building with six, three-bedroom apartments at the site of the former St.…
Unexpected Costs, Unrealized Revenues Blamed for Plan to Layoff 110 School Personnel
Assistant Superintendent Charles Obremski, who helps to manage the School Department budget, explained the financial predicament facing the schools to the School Committee and gathered crowd at Everett High School library on Monday night. According to Obremski, the deficit is…
Political Veteran Launches New Everett Stimulus Blog
Political writer, strategist and analyst Patrick Scully of Scully Communications is launching a new blog exclusively for and about the City of Everett. “The Everett Stimulus.” will feature news and commentary about city politics and community events. The site has…
DiDomenico, Senate Colleagues Pass Supplemental Budget
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget that includes $15 million for school districts educating students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by hurricanes Maria and Irma. Since September 2017, more than 2,300…
Fighting Phenom:Kinjo Espada Excels in Muay Thai and Boxing
The father helped Everett win its first Super Bowl and went on to play Division 1 college football. The talented son stands poised to eclipse even those lofty athletic accomplishments. Kinjo Thomas Espada, the 16-year-old son of former EHS and…
Good Samaritans Help Injured Dog
Jamie-Lee Hersey, of Wakefield, was driving along Revere Beach Parkway at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday night when she came across a severely injured dog in the middle of the road alongside Simoniz Car Wash. Instinctively, she immediately pulled over…
McGonagle Supports House Action to Finance the Production and Preservation of Affordable Housing Units
Representative Joseph McGonagle (D-Everett) joined his colleagues in the House to pass a $1.7 billion housing bond bill to support low and moderate income housing throughout the Commonwealth. The legislation recapitalizes funding for a variety of programs and extends several…