On Monday Mayor Carlo DeMaria officially announced the news that the city’s bond rating has been maintained as Aa3, after a re-evaluation by the investment firm Moody’s Investor Services. The city’s financial consultant Tony Rosselli actually let the news slip…
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Casino Forum Well Attended
More than 250 residents of the city converged on the Edward Connolly Center on Chelsea Street last Tuesday December 11, to hear about a proposed $1 billion casino development on the former Monsanto property site at what is now known…
Schools, Police Review Emergency Protocols
Following the horrific and tragic events that took place December 14 in Newtown, CT, Superintendent of Everett Public Schools Frederick Foresteire said on Monday that every precaution is being taken to make sure that Everett’s children are as safe as…
Everett Man Recognized Ahead of Enlistment
Everett native Cory Kidd was recognized prior to the Board of Aldermen’s meeting Monday night “for his commitment and dedication to his community and his country,” ahead of his enlistment in the U.S. Army next month. According to Alderman Robert…
Shopping Locally This Holiday Season a Few Local Small Business Ideas
Ok, it’s the holiday shopping season and at best, if you’re reading this on Wednesday, you have 12 shopping days left to buy your gifts before Christmas, or Channukah of the Winter Solstice, or whatever you celebrate has passed you…
Van Campen Seeks to Set Record Straight Portion of Free Cash Balance Tied to Water/Sewer Fund Deficit
Alderman Robert Van Campen queried auditing consultant Tony Rosselli Monday night in an apparent attempt to discredit some of the local media reporting that followed last week’s Common Council meeting and the announcement that Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s “stringent budget management”…
Mayor Admits Local Gang Problem; Clarifies on Stratigies and Solutions
A seemingly benign resolution offered by Alderwoman Millie Cardello and Councilwoman Rosa DiFlorio on Monday night to ask the Chief of Police and Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s office to participate in a discussion about “re-instating a fully staffed gang unit,” may…
Super Champs: Everett Makes It Three Straight Titles with Exciting Win over Barnstable, 20-19
Winning a state championship is never easy. It takes months of practice and preparation and the week-by-week building of cohesiveness and momentum with the hope that when the title is on the line, your team will come together as one…
Common Council Starts the New Tax Rate Process
The Everett Common Council took the first step in setting the current year tax rate, following Monday night’s Joint Convention of the Council and Board of Aldermen at City Hall. By a 15-0 unanimous vote the Council approved a 20…
New England Champions
The Everett Crimson Tide Patriot team defeated Portsmouth (RI) 41-24 to win the New England regional championship. Everett will now head to Disney World in Florida to play for the Pop Warner national title.