Archive for September, 2009

By all accounts, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has been able to reduce the perpetual Everett political riddle into something of strength and coherence. His leadership has established him as the least controversial of Everett’s previous five mayors. The divided city is divided no more. The days of the Ragucci-Hanlon battles, real battles hardfought by politicians who really... »

Boys soccer team wins opening contests The Everett High (EHS) boys soccer team served notice that they intend to present a strong defense of their GBL championship, winning both games in their season opening week against non-league rivals in convincing fashion. Coach Fred Jannino’s squad first dispatched with Xaverian by a 5-1 margin on Thursday and then... »

Joseph S. Covalucci Jr., 58 Everett Firefighter Joseph S. Cavalucci Jr., a lifelong Everett resident, died on September 12 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 58 years old. Born in Everett and a graduate of Malden Catholic High School, he was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era and has been an active duty Everett... »

“Sparkling clean schools and a smooth opening described the start of school last week,” said Superintendent of Schools Frederick F. Foresteire. “With four new schools going on line, we have never been better prepared to start the school year,” he added. “Praise for the schools’ physical condition is due to the head of maintenance, Mrs. Lona... »

A Middlesex County jury has found former Everett custodian Robert Shea not guilty of all charges lodged against him, following a nine-day trial in Woburn Superior Court. Shea, a longtime Everett School Department employee who worked as a foreman- custodian, was suspended from his job without pay last year after being indicted for the alleged... »

Due to the growing positive feedback from organizations, businesses and restaurants, the second annual Cultural Festival will be extended for an additional hour,  Saturday September 12, from 11a.m. to 5p.m.   “In large part,” said Matt Laidlaw, director of communications, “I think incorporating the fall festival, and our partnership with the Chamber of Commerce is... »

Labor Day has come and gone, finishing off the half-summer during this, the fall of our discontent. The government estimates that 14 million Americans are out of work. The unemployment rate is 9.7 percent and rising, although the numbers of those losing jobs is declining. We all know that the world economy was turned upside down... »

With a combination of depth, experience, and a strong work ethic, the 2009 edition of the Everett High (EHS) volleyball team will be looking to qualify for the state tournament this season. “The team’s goal to make the tourney,” said veteran EHS head coach Michael Fineran, “and as long as we maintain our focus and... »

Hopes are high for the Everett High field hockey team as they opened their 2009 season at home yesterday (Tuesday) against Beverly. “We have three full teams and a great group of girls,” said EHS head coach Janet Colameta. “Everyone has been working very hard, and we’re eager to get the season started.” Leading the way... »

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Volleyball at Malden THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Home Girls soccer vs. Lynn English Away Golf at Cambridge Cross country at Chelsea Boys soccer at Xaverian. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Home Football vs. Leominster (7 p.m.) Volleyball vs. Somerville Away Girls soccer at Ursuline Academy Field hockey at Waltham SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Boys soccer at Central Catholic (7 p.m.) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Field hockey at Danvers Girls soccer at Quincy TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER... »