A group of six speakers addressed the Everett Common Council during the public speaking portion of the meeting Monday night, to state their support for Councilor and Democratic State Representative Candidate Wayne Matesky, who has been beset by allegations of…
Month: March 2013
Medical Marijuana Zoning Bans Not Permitted: Attorney General’s Ruling on Marijuana Zoning to Effect Everett Efforts
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office ruled last week that cities and towns are not permitted to enact a ban on marijuana treatment centers. However, he ruling also did allow that towns may adopt zoning bylaws to regulate such treatment centers…
City to Begin New Residential Water Meter Installation
In a continuing effort to improve City services, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City Services Water Department are pleased to report that the installation of the new Residential Water Meters will begin in April. Mass Installation Inc., of Norwood, MA,…
Briefs
Council approves increase for Retirement Board The Common Council voted Monday night to approve an increase in the stipend for members of the Retirement Board from $3,000 annually to $4,500 annually, as allowed by state law. This issue has been back…
Massachuetts Mayors Against Illegal Guns Release PSA: Call on Congress to Take Action, Reduce Gun Violence
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr., along with Mayor Thomas Menino and fourteen other Massachusetts municipal leaders, all members of the bipartisan coalition, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a national alliance of mayors committed to fighting gun crime, have released a video public…
Obituaries 03-20-2013
Thelma Massey Of Malden, formerly of Everett Thelma I. Massey of Malden, formerly of Everett, died on March 12. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Wesley Massey and the late Sylvester “Duke” Anderson, Sr.; mother of Sylvester…
Hanlon to Run Sticker Campaign He Will Reach out to Voters “Who Want a Choice”
Democratic State Representative hopeful and former Mayor John Hanlon said this week that he has decided to continue his efforts to represent the city of Everett in the statehouse, despite his special election primary loss earlier this month, with a…
Texas Roadhouse Officials Confirm Allegations Against Matewsky: Say That Councilor Has Apologized and ‘Matter is Now Closed’
Common Councilor and Democratic State Representative Candidate Wayne Matewsky was accused of using his position to obtain unwarranted privileges for himself and his guests at a local restaurant and later engaged in a verbal argument with other guests of the…
EBSB Makes Grossman’s Stimulus Plan Shine Locally
At the turn of the last century, Treasurer Steven Grossman’s grandfather Max took a chance and decided to become and entrepreneur. With the help of a small bank, Max Grossman started an envelope company. The company sold specially designed envelopes…
Grade 2 Reading Fair at the Whittier School
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and Read Across America Day, Whittier School second graders held their first annual Reading Fair. On the morning of the event, the school’s library was home to 68 second graders who were eager to showcase…