Archive for October, 2009

Everett’s Homecoming Weekend was a big success. The yearly Homecoming run and managed by the School Department and given sanction and meaning by the School Committee is the living proof that Everett’s community spirit comes through the schools. This year’s Homecoming was directed by George Leydon, the School Department’s Director of Alternative Education and Lisa Grande,... »

On Beacon Hill, storm clouds are forming as the state is about to come up $900 million short on tax collections. The only way the legislature will balance its budget is by cutting money to the cities and towns, by raising taxes and by cutting state expenditures and employees. Never has Everett’s future rested more on... »

John Hudson Worked for Hysil Manufacturing John E. Hudson of Saugus, formerly of Revere and Everett, died on October 11 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 89 years old. A US Army veteran of World War II, he was a former employee of Hysil Manufacturing Co. Born in Chelsea, the son of the late William G. and... »

The stabbing death of a 26 year-old Everett woman early Friday morning between 1:30 – 2:30 a.m. outside of the 154 Main Street building where she lived has led to an intense hunt for her murderer. Sheila Santos, an immigrant from Brazil, who worked as an exotic dancer at a club in Stoughton, was found... »

Embroiled in another driving controversy, Everett’s State Sen. Anthony Galluccio (D-Cambridge) said on Tuesday afternoon that he panicked and fled following a car accident on Sunday in Cambridge because of his bad driving record. In a statement issued by e-mail on Tuesday, Galluccio did not indicate whether or not alcohol was involved, instead saying that... »

Boys GBL soccer title  is on the line today  vs. Somerville The Everett High boys soccer team will be shooting to clinch the Greater Boston League championship when they travel to Somerville today (Wednesday). Coach Fred Jannino’s squad stands at 4-2 in the GBL (7-3 overall), while the Highlanders are 4-2-1 in the league. A win... »

As advertisements go, the Eastern Bank’s television masterpiece using Everett scenes, Everett cheerleaders and football players to move the narrative of the advertisement is absolutely outstanding. If you watch television, and most of us do, then you’ve seen the bank’s advertisement which relies on Everett people being themselves, which they are, and acting like themselves,... »

The brutal murder of a young woman living in Everett on Main Street serves as an example to all with families and children that great care must always be exercised in the paths that we follow. She was an exotic dancer, someone who apparently minded her own business, who met a fate that no one... »

Deborah Rockwood Of New York, formerly of Winthrop Deborah J. (Nalen) Rockwood of Chittenango, NY died suddenly on September 24 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. She was 40 years old. Raised in Winthrop, she was the daughter of George J. Nalen and the late Loretta (Dolan) Nalen; beloved wife of the late Keith Rockwood... »

Despite the present economic times, the Everett Chamber of Commerce will be noting a positive year at its Annual Dinner introducing the Officers and Directors on October 13. In addition, five local companies will be recognized for their continued commitment to the Everett community. Chamber Executive Director Bob Laquidara says that while the Chamber lost... »