The former owner of Everett Square Sporting Goods, Anthony Ventura, was one of this city’s best-known downtown businesspeople. He was a good, good guy – a generous man who understood his business and who cared about his clientele. Inside his…
Obituaries 03-10-2010
Catherine Mellor Somerville resident Catherine M. (Jones) Mellor of Somerville died on March 6. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Mellor; loving mother of Scott Mellor of Somerville; sister of Lenetta Ruggiero of Wilmington, Norma J. Jones of…
Arrest Report 03-10-2010
Monday, March 1 Gianpaolo Cerretani, 18, 25 Fenwick St., Somerville, was arrested on a warrant. Tuesday, March 2 Luis Cintron, 31, 913 Broadway, Chelsea, was arrested for manufacturing, distributing, disposal of Class B substance, possession with intent to distribute near…
Business owners seek tax rate relief
The high commercial tax rate is causing a negative impact to many businesses throughout the city and especially in the downtown area. Coupled with the downturn in the economy, the commercial tax rate, which now stands at $37 per $1,000…
EHS girls hockey team edged in tourney
The Everett High girls hockey team dropped a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to Framingham in a preliminary round contest of the MIAA Division 1 North Sectional tournament last Monday. “It was a tough loss for us,” said EHS head coach Joe…
Councilors explore new tax levy
Everett City Councilors Lou Sierra and Adam Ragucci are not going to let things rest at Monday night’s meeting. Both councilors have issues in their wards. “We are closing in on a year now and nothing has been done,” Sierra…
Spiraling cost for city employee health insurance unsustainable
As Mayor Carlo DeMaria goes about the effort of cutting city spending, he must ultimately and inevitably deal with the health care monster – that is – the cost of insuring the city’s employees. It turns out, Everett’s per employee…
Pay your taxes, Representative Smith
The list of those property owners in Everett who have not paid their property taxes was printed last week for public scrutiny according to the law. One of those making the list was Representative Steve Smith. We would urge Rep.…
Arrest Report 03-04-2010
Monday, February 22 Elena Aresco, 32, 21 Russell St., Everett, was arrested for illegal possession of C lass A substance. John Colon, 53, 157 Park St., Chelsea, was arrested for assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.…
Obituaries 03-03-2010
Victoria Capone Known for her quick wit and unique personality Victoria R. (Domenichello) Capone of Everett died peacefully February 24 at The Lighthouse Nursing Home in Revere. She was 97 years old. The wife of the late Anthony B. Capone…
First LNG delivery from Yemen arrives inside Boston Harbor
The Maran Gas Coronis, the LNG tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Yemen to New England came into Boston Harbor on the low tide without incident early Tuesday morning and docked at the Distrigas Terminal in Everett. Despite protests from…
Lady Crimson Tide fall in tourney opener
Although the most successful season in 17 years for the Everett High girls basketball program came to an end Monday evening with a 71-55 loss at Peabody in the opening round of the MIAA Division 1 North sectional tournament, EHS…