Everett Supt. of Schools Frederick Foresteire already has the best football program, head coach (John DiBiaso), coaching staff, uniforms, and public address announcer [Josh DelGaizo], so why not have the best Homecoming Day in the state as well. And that’s…
Florence Street Park Redesign is Finalized
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the Office of Planning and Development are pleased to report that the City has finalized the redesign and renovation of Jacob Scharf Park, often referred to as Florence Street Park. The project will go out to…
Yard Waste Collection Is Cancelled for This Saturday
Mayor Carlo DeMaria would like to inform residents that there will be no yard waste collection this Saturday, September 27th. Yard waste will be collected only on the Saturdays listed below: October 11th and 25th November 8th and 22nd…
Unwanted Prescription Drugs Can Be Left off at Police Station
On September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Everett Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its ninth opportunity in four years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of…
Sports 09-24-2014
Crimson Tide edges out strong Tewksbury team, 21-20 By Cary Shuman The Everett High football team ended Tewksbury’s 14-game winning streak Friday night, rallying in the second half to defeat the Redmen, 21-20, Friday night at Everett Memorial Stadium. Led…
Obituaries 09-24-2014
Virginia Roberts Retired Everett Purchasing Department Secretary Virginia S. (Formosi) Roberts of Nashua, formerly of Everett, passed away on September 21. She was 94 years old. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Roberts was the first secretary for the City of…
On The Casino Front: Casino Question to be Decided by November Vote
Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo said he will not support the expanded gaming repeal, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria challenged the media to get information out to the voters to prevent confusion – and at the same time – many influential Charlestown…
City Fest
The Cover Girls were a huge hit, making CityFest their debut comeback event on Saturday, Sept. 13, in Everett Square. Hordes of residents came out to the event to hear the music, sample the food and socialize with friends and neighbors. Amongst…
Hannah Sheehan Will Serve as Marshal of the 2014 Homecoming Parade
Mrs. Hannah Sheehan, a tireless volunteer to the city’s youth sports programs and a loving mother who saw her five sons take part in Everett Crimson Tide Athletics, has been selected to serve as the Honorary Marshal of the 2014…
Wynn Wins: MGC Awards Casino License to Wynn Resorts on Tuesday
It came down to risky versus safe, and in the end the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) chose the riskier bet in awarding the Greater Boston resort casino license to Wynn Resorts on Tuesday afternoon. The vote ended up 3-1 to…
Wynn, Demaria Excited to See Snowball Effect for Casino
When Everett residents got together a few years ago – long before a casino was ever in the cards for the city – to discuss a plan for Lower Broadway, they wanted access to their waterfront and a marina. On…
School Enrollment Continues to Climb: More than 7,200 Students Now Enrolled in Everett Schools
According to Dr. Thomas Stella, assistant superintendent of Everett public schools, enrollment in the Everett school system has continued to climb, even after the opening of schools two weeks ago. On Monday evening, Dr. Stella and Superintendent of Schools Frederick…