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…
The Tour for Four: Everett High Football Begins Quest for Division 1 State Title
The Everett High football team will open its season against powerful Springfield Central Friday night at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Coach John DiBiaso’s Crimson Tide gridmen have won three Super Bowl titles in a row. Springfield is the defending Division…
Obituaries 09-04-2013
Frances Simonelli Lifelong Everett Resident Frances M. (Harrington) Simonelli, a lifelong resident of Everett, died on August 29 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 82 years old. A homemaker, she was the beloved wife of the…
First Day of School
Mariah Rogers and Carolina Bettero are ready for first day of school in Beachmont. Each in their school uniforms.
Revere Continues Work on Mitigation Agreement, Expects Signing This Week
Revere continues to work on its host community agreement this week – comparing it to the Boston agreement signed on Tuesday – and is expected to hold a signing ceremony by the end of the week. As Mayor Tom Menino…