This past Friday, Mayor DeMaria had the privilege of visiting the Whittier, Madeline English, Lafayette, and Webster Schools to read to students for Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The Mayor read to four different classes throughout the day, all of whom were…
Category: News
Wayne Matewsky Wins Primary by 51 Votes
Councilor Wayne Matewsky rode strength in his home precinct to a 51 vote win over four Democratic rivals in Tuesday’s Special Election primary to replace former State Representative Stephen “Stat” Smith. The win will set up a general election showdown…
City Clerk Rushed to Hospital
Everett City Clerk Michael Matarazzo was rushed to the Whidden Hospital Tuesday afternoon, during the Special Primary Election, after suffering an apparent medical emergency. According to sources at the scene, Matarazzo collapsed while overseeing the election at the polling site…
Everett Police Shut Down Illegal Gaming Operation
Several weeks ago the Everett Police Department received information regarding a possible illegal gaming facility located at 365 Ferry St. Members of the Everett Police Departments Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) began an investigation into ‘The Ferry Cyber Skill Arcade”. After…
DeMaria Submits Ambitious Capital Improvement Program
Mayor Carlo DeMaria this week submitted an ambitious multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the city council that would cost the city $8,804,167 in FY 2014 if fully accepted and funded by the city council. According to the CIP, the…
Fire Station Design and Repairs Getting Underway: $90k to Be Spent on Design Work; $160k to Go to Smaller Repairs
Mayoral Chief of Staff Melissa Murphy said this week that the city of Everett has signed a contract with CBI engineering to complete design work for renovations to the Central Fire Station on Broadway and the Hancock Station on Hancock…
Crosby Talks Casino at Chamber Breakfast
Stephen Crosby, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, addressed local business leaders and officials at the Everett Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Breakfast Tuesday morning at BNY Mellon. A graduate of Harvard University who holds a Juris Doctor degree from…
Mayor’s Birthday Fundraiser Nets $12k for BGCMC
On February 21 Mayor Carlo DeMaria was pleased to share his 40th birthday with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Middlesex County (BGCMC) who also turned 40! Mayor DeMaria generously offered the BGCMC the opportunity to host a combined…
Primary Day is Tuesday 3,500 Voters Expected to Go to Polls on March 5
City Clerk Michael Matarazzo said this week that he is expecting about 3,500 voters to make their way to the polls next Tuesday, March 5 for the Special Primary Election to replace disgraced former State Representative Stephen “Stat” Smith, who…
Aldermen Support Call for More Police
The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to support a request for up to five new police officers, while both Police Chief Steven Mazzie and Mayor Carlo DeMaria appeared before the board to echo that support. However, when the…