The Everett Common Council took up the call to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria convene a Joint Convention to discuss the parameters of a possible host agreement between the city of Everett and Wynn Casinos in support of the developers application…
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School, Union Contract Negotiations Go Public Teacher’s Union Stages ‘show of Unity’ Following Negotiations
The Everett Teacher’s Association coordinated a unity rally prior to the start of school last Friday, January 25, during which all teachers around the district met together outside of school and entered the building together. According to Superintendent of Schools…
City to Protect Against Voter Fraud: New Absentee Ballot Measures Follow Smith Scandal
Assistant City Solicitor David Rodrigues and City Clerk Michael Matarazzo outlined plans to guard against absentee voter fraud at last Tuesday night‘s Common Council meeting, in an attempt to ensure voter confidence in the outcome of upcoming elections. Residents and…
9th Annual MLK Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
The annual Scholarship Breakfast in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held at the Edward Connolly Center on Monday, January 21 at 9 a.m. and honored two students, Everett High School student Hantzley W. Audate and…
Wynn Vs. Fields: Two Major Casino Developers Will Do Battle Locally, Four Applications in State Hands
Surprise and intrigue came late last Tuesday for those following the casino discussion, with one mysterious proposal from Chicago developer Neil Bluhm joining proposals by Las Vegas gaming magnate Steve Wynn, Suffolk Downs owners and an older proposal in Milford…
Eight Candidates Vie for State Rep. Seat: Six Democrats in the Field, Democratic Primary March 5
There is a hotly contested race to fill the unexpired term of State Representative Stephen Smith who resigned on January 1 following a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office. According to City Clerk Michael Matarazzo, as of Tuesday night,…
EHS Principal Suspended for Two Days Suspension Follows Release of Video at EHS
Superintendent of Schools Frederick Foresteire said Friday, that he had met with Everett High School Principal Eric Naumann, and had suspended the high school leader for two days without pay, for his decision to show students a video parody of…
Stephen ‘stat’ Smith to Be Sentenced on April 5
Disgraced former State Representative Stephen “Stat” Smith’s appearance in court on Friday, January 11, resulted in Smith formalizing his guilty plea on charges of committing voter fraud in 2009 and 2010, and agreeing to waive his right to challenge the…
City Service Employee Creates Memorial for Newtown
On behalf of the City, long time City Services employee, Tom Murray, recently created a humble and fitting tribute to the twenty-six victims of Newtown, CT. Murray hand-crafted twenty-six white crosses and placed them at the entrance of Glenwood Cemetery.…
School Committee Meets to Discuss Principal Naumann: Most Parents, Students Support the New High School Administrator
Following an emergency School Committee meeting held to discuss new High School Principal Erick Naumann’s ill-advised video parody that featured the new principal walking the halls of Everett High dressed as the “Terminator,” disciplinary action was not immediately taken. Superintendent…