Vote No on 3 To the Editor, As we get closer to the November 4th election, the choice has become increasingly clear to VOTE NO ON QUESTION #3. The licensed Wynn Everett resort as well as the MGM in Springfield…
Governor Patrick Announces Departure of MassDOT Secretary Richard A. Davey
Calling him a bold leader and a friend who will be missed in the Administration, Governor Deval Patrick on Oct. 10 announced the resignation of MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey, effective Nov. 1. Governor Patrick also announced his…
Sports 10-15-2014
Everett rolls past Medford, 41-0, in GBL opener The Everett High football team opened its Greater Boston League schedule with a dominating 41-0 victory over Medford Friday night at Hormel Stadium. Senior running back Nick Orekoya scored two touchdowns as…
Obituaries 10-15-2014
James Grifone, Sr. Long Time Everett DPW Employee; His greatest joy was his family James Grifone Sr. passed away suddenly on October 5 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He was 66 years old. Jim was born in East…
Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund in the Black: Nearly $2 Million Turnaround in One Year
One year ago, after moving the city’s water and sewer system to a Water and Sewer Enterprise Account, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his financial team assured the City Council and taxpayers, that making the system self-sufficient would result in a…
DOR Certifies Everett’s ‘free Cash’ At over $5.4 Million: City’s Conservative Spending Plan and Sound Fiscal Practices Sets the Pace
According to Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has once again certified Everett’s unexpended fund balance, also known as free cash, at more than $5.4 million for the 2014 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2014.…
Zarah Magazine Looks to Put a Positive Viewpoint of Arab Culture
‘Hijack’ is a contentious word to use when speaking about Arab American culture, but it’s exactly what Rachid Moukhabir says has happened to his culture worldwide – and he’s combatting that unfortunate view with a new magazine called ‘Zarah’ that…
Revere Mayor Looks to Block Critical MBTA Land Sale for Casino Access
Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo has called for the MBTA to stop in its tracks on a land sale to Wynn Resorts – a crucial sale of land that will allow the proposed casino to create an access road on Everett-only…
From Sweets to Suites: Everett’s Batch Yard Shines at Grand Opening Party
The Batch Yard, a 328-unit luxury loft-style apartment community located at 25 Charlton Street in Everett, MA, held a Grand Opening Party on October 1st to celebrate the successful opening of the development and to recognize the groups who worked…
The Batch Yard is a Beautiful and Unique Apartment Development
That was certainly a wonderful party held to celebrate the grand opening of the Batch Yard, the new 328-unit luxury apartment community located at 25 Charlton St. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and his wife, Stacey DeMaria, led an impressive list of…
Columbus Day Parade in East Boston
On Sunday, we’ll mark the anniversary of the great explorer Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas that took place on October 12, 1492. From his voyage would spring our nation in 1776 and if Columbus were here, we would thank…
City to Use of Smart 911 Program to Enhance Public Safety
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and public safety officials in the City of Everett announced today that they have taken a step forward in public safety by becoming a Smart911 community, with the free service now available to all citizens. Smart911 is…