It’s the time of year for shopping, gift giving, singing carols and, of course, pictures with Santa. The chubby old elf with the red suit and white beard will be visiting Everett twice next week, in advance of Christmas Day.…
Tax Rate Announced
The adage of the only certainty in life is death and taxes always rings home this time of the year as city officials set the new municipal tax rate. This year, the tax rate will drop for both the residential…
Obituaries 12-11-2013
Philip Francis Iorio, III Of Everett Sept. 9, 1970-Dec. 4, 2013 Philip Francis Iorio, III of Everett, died on December 4. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Demeulle) Iorio and devoted father of Haley Iorio, both of Everett; loving…
Community Comes Together for Fall Clean up
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett held a hugely successful Fall Clean Up Event on Saturday, November 23rd. Residents and City workers came together in an effort to ready properties throughout the City for the holiday season. Volunteers…
Showing Support
Wynn Resorts has committed to a “Chairman’s Circle” Sponsorship through the 2015 season in support of A Company Christmas at Pops. As part of the partnership, Wynn Resorts will support various community outreach ventures and cross-promotional opportunities. The sponsorship agreement…
$2.8 Million in School and City Budget Adjustments Approved: Authorizes New Fund to Address Post-employment Benefit Costs
The Common Council, in two separate votes on Monday night, authorized budget transfers and reductions to balance the city’s budget accounting for state aid reductions in the FY 2014 budget process. According to City Auditor Richard Viscay the moves were…
Renovation of Council Chamber to Begin Right Away
The Everett Common Council cleared the way for a complete renovation of the City Council meeting chambers Monday night, with a 10-0 vote of the Common Council to “accept and dispose of” the 96 theater style seats that currently make…
Pair of Joint Conventions Planned for December: Dec. 9 Hearing on Tax Rate and Dec. 16 Zoning Hearing Scheduled
The final month of bi-cameral municipal rule in Everett is going to be a busy one, with full schedules for both the Common Council and Board of Aldermen already on the calendar this month and now comes word that the…
City Set to Kick off Holiday Season This Friday
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the Everett Chamber of Commerce, and the Office of Human Services are pleased to announce that the Human Services Holiday Fundraiser has been moved to this Friday, December 6th, to coincide with the City’s Annual Tree Lighting…
New Council Chambers
Some residents may look at the renovations planned for the Peter McCrarren Memorial Chamber as an unnecessary expense of $30,000 at this time especially with state aid down. However, we agree with elected officials to spend the money.. The new…
Tree Lighting This Friday
The annual tree lightning ceremony in Everett Square is set for this Friday starting at 4:30 rain or shine. We encourage residents to come on down and enjoy the festivities with their family as we get into the holiday spirit.…
Police Briefs 12-04-2013
11/11 Norman Jimenez, 34, 133 Walnut St., Malden, was arrested for shoplifting and warrants. Darisel Rivera, 19, 6 Hanson St., Somerville, was arrested on protective custody 11/13 Stephanie Cruz, 26, 30 Parker St., Everett, was arrested for breaking and entering…