Homeowners and commercial taxpayers could start knowing if they will be receiving an early Christmas present next week when the Common Council and Board of Aldermen meet on Monday to discuss the commercial and residential tax rate for the 2012…
Thanksgiving 2011
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and we begin to wonder – where has the year gone and my, isn’t it flying by? What has it brought us and do we have anything to give thanks for? For those of…
Everett Eagles Football D-team Eastern Mass. Champs!
The Everett Eagles got their season rolling on Sept. 11 and never looked back. With wins over Peabody 31-0, West Lynn 27-0, Malden 27-0, South End 31-0, and East Lynn 12-0. During these games we had multiple touchdowns by Jake…
Police Briefs 11-23-2011
Monday, November 14 Alexander Desrosier, 39, 304 Broadway, Everett, was arrested for license revoked. Tuesday, November 15 Papoo Singh, 49, 13 Park Terrace St., Everett, was arrested for domestic assault and battery and intimidation of a witness. Wednesday, November 16…
Obituaries 11-23-2011
Francis ‘Shorty’ Parker Everett Resident Francis C. “Shorty” Parker of Everett died on November 19. He was 77 years old. He was the beloved husband of Lena R. (Accardi) Parker; loving father of Frank and Kathleen Parker of Everett, Thomas…
Fire Rips Through Three- Decker
A Linden Street triple-decker was engulfed by fire and destroyed during a difficult fire fought Monday afternoon. The home that burned was at 93 Linden Street, close to the former Everett High School building. It was a three-alarm fire and…
Linkage Fees Defeated by 8-7 Vote
Citing a negative reaction to linkage fees from potential new and existing businesses, Councilors on Wednesday night defeated by a 8-7 vote, a request to start the legislative process of enacting a fee. “We need to be business friendly,” Councilwoman…
2011 Election Review
Last week’s election results held a mixed bag as one longtime common councilor was edged out while another former councilor was overwhelmingly returned to office. Ward 6 Councilor Anthony Ranieri was edged out of the seat that he has held…
Mayor Carlo DeMaria
The people of Everett have spoken loudly and clearly. Mayor Carlo DeMaria has been re-elected by a wide margin to his third term. Mayor DeMaria’s re-election by voters here was hardly a surprise. Over the years, he has somehow managed…
Peter Napolitano
Candidate for mayor Peter Napolitano finished out of the money – so to speak. He did his best to plug into those who are disenchanted with the way the city is being run. In the end, his campaign simply did…
Charter Change
The city has decided to go with a new charter. We have supported this effort all along as a new charter doesn’t hurt the city and its management. Indeed, it will show itself as a document aiding in giving this…
Right on Schedule: Tide Routs Malden, Improves to 10-0; One Win Away from GBL Title
The Everett High School football team clinched at least a share of the Greater Boston League title with a clear-cut 42-20 victory over Malden Saturday afternoon at Macdonald Stadium. Malden, on paper at least, was rated the second best team…