If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Police Briefs 09-11-2013
9/06 Nicholas Gonchar, 20, 104 Governor Winthrop Rd., Somerville, was arrested for illegal possession of Class A substance, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. Keith Grace, 21, 185 Spencer Ave., Chelsea, was arrested on a warrant.…
Tide Washes out Springfield; Defeating the Eagles 31-23 in Season Opener
The air was crisp. The stands at Veterans Memorial stadium were full with the Boston skyline peaking over Cabot Street. The Tide rushed on the field as the band played the fight song in a sea of roaring fans. Football…
Obituaries 09-11-2013
John Fitzpatrick Retired Shipper John E. Fitzpatrick of Peabody, a longtime resident of Peabody, died at North Shore Medical Center-Salem Hospital on September 6. He was 53 years old. Born in Boston and a retired shipper for retail stores, he…
MGC: “Settle this Dispute” to Boston and Wynn Officials
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is giving the proponents of the Wynn Everett Casino proposal and the City of Boston until the end of the week to resolve an ongoing dispute over whether or not Boston should be considered a…
Renovations Nearly Complete as Grand Re-opening is Scheduled
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the newly renovated Glendale Park is very near completion. While the park may seem complete to the common eye, there are a few details that need to be finalized before opening the…
Mayor Holds Lower Broadway Community Meeting Last Week
On Thursday, August 29th Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett held a successful open forum regarding the Lower Broadway Master Vision, the establishment of a Redevelopment Authority, and the concept of an Urban Renewal Plan. Mayor DeMaria and…
Host Community Agreements, by the Numbers
The recent release of the Host Community Agreement between the City of Boston and Caesars Entertainment has many people speculating as to its comparison with that of the agreement between Wynn Resorts and the City of Everett. On its face,…
Election Now in Full Swing: Many Issues for the Voters to Consider
With the dog days of summer officially behind us, the attention of voters turns to the candidates for the various municipal offices who are now in the final stretch run of getting out their campaign messages. In Everett, the September…
Congratulations, Diana Nyad: Swim Was Quite a Feat on a Number of Levels
The news that long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad successfully had crossed the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West this past weekend brought a degree of wonder and joy to all who learned of her accomplishment. First and foremost, this…
Obama Made the Right Call: the President’s Decision to Ask Congress Was Correct
We realize that we are by no means foreign policy experts, but we simply wish to say that it is our view that President Obama made the right decision is seeking the approval of Congress before bombing Syria for its…
Police Briefs 09-04-2013
8/13 Kevin Cummings, 49, 5 Mason St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Dominick DiPietro, 23, 33B Vera St., Revere, was arrested for malicious destruction of property over $250. Cristian Portillo, 17, 3010 West Emerson St., Melrose, was arrested for…