Everett voters came out in large numbers last Tuesday, buoyed likely by the casino repeal vote, and in the process chose Martha Coakley for governor by 20 percentage points. Her opponent, Republican Charlie Baker, won the statewide vote by 1…
Wynn Accepts License:Delivers $85 Million Check
All throughout the casino licensing process in Greater Boston, there was a huge swath of folks who nearly always contended that the Wynn Resorts company was not serious about their proposal for a Massachusetts casino. Many of those folks were,…
Question 3 Defeat Draws Loud Cheers in Everett
Statewide, the biggest news last Tuesday was the nip-and-tuck gubernatorial race, but in Everett the story of the night was Question 3 – the casino repeal vote. And as the results statewide rolled in and it appeared Question 3 was…
City Begins New Master Planning Process
The City of Everett Planning and Development Department, which successfully completed a Master Plan for the Lower Broadway neighborhood two years ago, will begin a new master planning process, for what will now be known as Commercial Triangle area of…
City of Everett to Dedicate P.O.W/M.I.A Chair at Police HQ
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Chief of Police Steven A. Mazzie, and Veterans Commissioner Joe Hickey are pleased to announce that on Friday, November 7th at 11AM the Everett Police Department will be dedicating a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Chair at…
Parlin Library Hosts a Presentation of Live Owls
Just days before Halloween, on Oct. 29, the Parlin Library hosted a presentation of live owls from an organization called Wingmasters. Wingmasters serves to rescue and protect birds of prey while educating people about them. Families were very engaged in…
Mayor Tom Menino
The passing this week of former, long-time Boston Mayor Thomas Menino truly removes from our lives a man whose devotion to his city and its people was second to none. The incredible outpouring of genuine sadness and respect expressed by persons from all walks of…
Mayor Demaria Attends Firefighter of the Year Ceremony:Two Everett Firefighters Honored
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently joined Governor Deval Patrick, Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral, State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, and Everett Fire Chief David Butler to honor firefighters from ten (10) Massachusetts’ communities for heroic acts of bravery. Among those…
Sports 11-05-2014
Everett advances to North semifinals EHS beats Malden High 42-21, faces former GBL foe Peabody next By Cary Shuman Who is writing the script for the Everett High football season? Back in August you would have expected coach John DiBiaso…
Obituaries 11-05-2014
Frank Chiampi, Jr. Lifelong Everett Resident; had numerous careers Frank F. Chiampi, Jr. of Everett entered into rest on Friday, October 31 in the Massachusetts General Hospitalin Boston. He was 71 years old. Born in Everett, Frank was a life…
Substantial Electricity Bill Increases Will Hit Residents this Month
Constraints in the supply of natural gas to the region will lead to the largest increase in winter electric bills in decades. National Grid experts said the increases kicked in on Nov. 1 and would be reflected in this month’s…
Double Dancing: Everett Dancer Lands Two Parts in This Year’s Boston Ballet Nutcracker Production
When Everett’s Vera Barrett and her daughter, Gabriella, opened up an e-mail last month from the Boston Ballet School concerning the Nutcracker casting decisions, it was more than just a surprise. It was a double surprise. That’s because in this…