A casino at the Suffolk Downs site in Revere is still a possibility as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) allowed on Tuesday afternoon Mohegan Sun’s proposal to go forward with a commitment that the casino developers and the City of…
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Aldermen Vote to Adopt New Tax Rates
Following a short Joint Convention to allow a public hearing and discussion of the proposed tax rates for fiscal year 2014, The Board of Aldermen Monday night took up the matter of setting the tax rate and voted unanimously to…
City Well Prepared for Snow Season
With the snow season now upon us, the City is well prepared for both snow removal and emergency measures. The Mayor met recently with his senior staff to ensure that the procedures, staffing, and supplies for snow removal and parking…
Santa Claus Is Coming to Everett: Holiday Shows to Put You in the Christmas Spirit
It’s the time of year for shopping, gift giving, singing carols and, of course, pictures with Santa. The chubby old elf with the red suit and white beard will be visiting Everett twice next week, in advance of Christmas Day.…
Community Comes Together for Fall Clean up
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett held a hugely successful Fall Clean Up Event on Saturday, November 23rd. Residents and City workers came together in an effort to ready properties throughout the City for the holiday season. Volunteers…
Showing Support
Wynn Resorts has committed to a “Chairman’s Circle” Sponsorship through the 2015 season in support of A Company Christmas at Pops. As part of the partnership, Wynn Resorts will support various community outreach ventures and cross-promotional opportunities. The sponsorship agreement…
$2.8 Million in School and City Budget Adjustments Approved: Authorizes New Fund to Address Post-employment Benefit Costs
The Common Council, in two separate votes on Monday night, authorized budget transfers and reductions to balance the city’s budget accounting for state aid reductions in the FY 2014 budget process. According to City Auditor Richard Viscay the moves were…
Renovation of Council Chamber to Begin Right Away
The Everett Common Council cleared the way for a complete renovation of the City Council meeting chambers Monday night, with a 10-0 vote of the Common Council to “accept and dispose of” the 96 theater style seats that currently make…
Pair of Joint Conventions Planned for December: Dec. 9 Hearing on Tax Rate and Dec. 16 Zoning Hearing Scheduled
The final month of bi-cameral municipal rule in Everett is going to be a busy one, with full schedules for both the Common Council and Board of Aldermen already on the calendar this month and now comes word that the…
City Set to Kick off Holiday Season This Friday
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the Everett Chamber of Commerce, and the Office of Human Services are pleased to announce that the Human Services Holiday Fundraiser has been moved to this Friday, December 6th, to coincide with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting…