HEAVY HARDWARE: Councilor at Large Mike Mangan and former Councilor Mike Marchese stand before the trophies for the annual Mangan/Marchese Bocce Tournament in Sacramone Park on Saturday afternoon, July 23. It was hot, but it didn’t stop scores of residents…
DA Ryan Makes Renewed Call for Help to ID Female Victim
By Katy Rogers Following the discovery of human remains at National Grid Property on Rover Street in Everett earlier this month on July 7, the Middlesex District Attorney, Marian Ryan, is seeking assistance from the public this week to identify…
Granted:DEP Commissioner Rules to Allow Wynn Chapter 91 License
By Seth Daniel The suggested fishing pier near the Wynn Boston Harbor may have to be tallied up as the one that got away, but the bigger fish – that being the Wynn Boston Harbor – is in the pan…
Eyeing A Tax Cut for Property Owners:Council,CFO Discuss Potential Impact of Development on Taxes
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Everett City Council opened a discussion with Chief Financial Officer Eric Demas on Monday night, about the potential future impact of Wynne Development payments to the city on the local tax rate. The Council, which…
City to hold Public Hearing on RCN Cable Services to Everett
Mayor Carlo DeMaria announced Tuesday that RCN Cable has filed an application to bring a state-of-the-art fiber-optic network, along with increased competition and a choice for broadband and entertainment services, to the City of Everett. Mayor DeMaria has been committed…
DeMaria’s Summer Youth Program with YMCA Everett Off to A Strong Start
Almost three weeks into the summer, Mayor DeMaria’s Summer Youth program, a partnership with the YMCA in Everett, is keeping the youth of Everett busy and engaged with a robust schedule of fun and enriching activities. “I am happy to…
Planning Board Approves Luxury Apartment Complex for Parkway
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Batch Yard developer Post Road Residential won a key approval from the Everett Planning Board Monday night, as they seek to follow their success in developing the former Charlestown Chew building, with another monstrous luxury apartment…
Obituaries 07-27-2016
William “Bill” Griffin Retired Letter Carrier William F. “Bill” Griffin of Everett entered into rest at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 24. He was 83 years old. Born in Boston, Bill lived in Everett for most…
Black Hawk in Glendale Park
A U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter landed in Glendale Park so Everett residents and participants in the Junior Police Academy could get a close look last Friday, July 15. The helicopter has visited the Academy on the last day of…
Creature Teacher
Joseph Pendleton bravely let Harold the tarantula sit upon his head during The Creature Teacher summer program at the Shute Library last Thursday, July 14. Children at the program got to interact with snakes, frogs lizards and birds, and learn…
Hot Real Estate:Wynn Boston Harbor Buys Properties on Lower Broadway
By Seth Daniel The Wynn Boston Harbor team has been on a spending spree over the last month – and even stretching back to January – buying out properties along Lower Broadway for millions of dollars. The Independent identified seven…
Hearing Officer Sides with Wynn, DEP on Granting of License
By Seth Daniel The hearing officer handling the Wynn Boston Harbor Chapter 91 appeal released a recommendation late on Friday that gave Somerville standing, but recommended allowing the Wynn license to be approved. It is a decision widely seen as…