Catherine ‘Kay’ McCarthy Former member of St. Therese Ladies Sodality, the Irma Club and the Sunshine Club Catherine “Kay” (Presti) McCarthy of Everett passed away on December 15. She was 94 years old. Kay was a former member of St.…
Pictures with Santa
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, his wife Stacy, and their daughter, Alex, met Santa at City Hall last Thursday, Dec. 10, in the annual Pictures with Santa event. The DeMaria Family joined hundreds of other families at City Hall – enjoying hot chocolate,…
“A Christmas Carol,” Reading
Lynn Moulton gave a ghostly representation of Scrooge’s former partner, Marley, during a dramatic reading of the Christmas classic, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. The reading took place last Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Parlin Library.
State Report Highlights Significant Academic Progress in Everett
Three Everett schools, including the city’s 2,000-plus-student high school, have jumped an entire level in the state’s five-tier academic ratings because of continuing, significant improvements by students on standardized assessment tests. Everett High moved from Level 3 to Level 2…
Statewide Contingent Turns Out for Funeral of Officer Glen Briley
By Seth Daniel Hundreds of law enforcement contingents from around the state converged on Everett’s Woodlawn Cemetery Monday in a procession that stretched for blocks in honor of fallen Everett Police Officer Glen Briley, 44, who died suddenly while on…
Capuano Secures $5 Billion in Federal Transporation Funds, Eyes Sullivan Square
By Seth Daniel When Congressman Michael Capuano was working on a reauthorization of the Federal Transportation funding mechanism – the first such reauthorization in 10 years – he had the whole state of Massachusetts in mind, but certainly one area…
Council Accepts PARC Grant for Whittier Playground
The Everett City Council voted Monday night to accept a $300,000 Parkland Acquisition and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, which will help defray the cost of a planned $1.6 million renovation…
Police Briefs 12-16-2015
Monday, Nov. 30 Dennis Asten Baker, 45, 29 Pine St., Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant. Tanya Morris, 34, 15Staples Ave., Everett, was arrested for two warrants. Tuesday, Dec. 1. Dennis Baker, 45, 29 Pine St., Chelsea, was arrested for…
Letters to the Editor
Annual Mass Badge – DiDomenico Foundation Gala and Toy Drive for Everett Families I am so proud of the members of Mass Badge and the DiDomenico Foundation for the amazing efforts put forth this past weekend. I can’t believe that…
Sports 12-16-2015
In the Middle, At the Top Stanfield earns second All-New England selection By Cary Shuman Nick Stanfield received virtually every major award that was attainable during his splendid football career at Framingham State University. All-New England – Twice. MASCAC Offensive…
Obituaries 12-16-2015
Yvonne Scarpaci Retired waitress Yvonne T. (Vacca) Scarpaci of Everett entered into rest unexpectedly on December 12 in the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 81 years old. Yvonne was born in Everett and was a lifelong…
Woodlawn Cemetery Christmas Memorial Service
The Figgy Puddin’ a cappella group performed several famous Christmas Carols at the Woodlawn Cemetery Christmas Memorial Service and Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 3. The event drew a large crowd to remember loved ones and celebrate Christmas.