Everett Public Schools Strings Director Maciej Kaczmarek is pictured during the last week’s String Night Part 1, which featured musicians in kindergarten through third grade, as well as the Everett High School Orchestra. String Night Part 2, featuring students in…
Month: April 2018
Simonelli Apologizes after Backlash for Facebook Post
City Councilor Stephen Simonelli faced a packed Council chamber on Monday night, April 9, as his apology for an inflammatory Facebook post was read by his Council interpreter. Following his prepared apology, the embattled Ward 2 Councilor listened as several…
Mayor Demaria: ‘I Don’t Want to Work with Another Gaming Company’ Amid Rumors, DeMaria Issues Letter Reminding Wynn of Veto Power over Any Sales
Mayor Carlo DeMaria said on Tuesday that as rumors circulate throughout the community and the nation regarding the sale of Wynn Boston Harbor, which Wynn Resorts isn’t commenting on, he has strong reservations about working with any other gaming company…
Turning Pro:D’Onofrio Signs a Contract with Arena Football League
Former Everett football standout Joe D’Onofrio has signed a professional contract with the New England Cavalry of the American Arena League (AAL). D’Onofrio, who scored 35 touchdowns and accumulated more than 4,000 yards in his career at Pope John XXIII…
Exelon,ISO Hopeful on Stopping Proposed Closure
Exelon said this week that it was encouraged by early responses from ISO New England regarding their filing two weeks ago to close the Mystic Generating Station in Everett by 2022 if regulatory changes weren’t made. Following the blockbuster announcement,…
Pope John’s Boucher Named Boston Globe Coach of the Year
Pope John XXIII High School’s Leo Boucher was named the Boston Globe Coach for the Year in Division 4. Boucher led the Tigers to the state championship this season with a 24-1 record. Pope John also won its own hoop…
From the Mayor’s Office
PARLIN LIBRARY TO HOST BRACELET MAKING EVENT ON APRIL 17TH Have you ever made your own bracelet? It’s simple! Come join us on Tuesday, April 17th at the Parlin Library at 11:00 AM to bead bracelets! This event is intended…
DeMaria,Capone,DiPierro Honor the Pope John Basketball Team
On Tuesday, April 4, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, along with Councilors Capone and DiPierro honored the State Champion Pope John XXIII High School Basketball team. Pope John defeated Maynard High to win the Division 4 title on March 16th. The Mayor…
Five Appointed to School Finance Oversight Committee
The five members of the School Finance Oversight Committee have now been chosen and had their first meeting on Tuesday night, which came too late for Independent deadlines. The Committee was one piece of the plan put forward by Mayor…
Sen DiDomenico Celebrates Immigrants Day at the State House
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently joined his friends at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, along with participating organizations and advocates at the 2018 Immigrants Day at the State House. Immigrants Day is the biggest lobbying day of the…