Senator Sal DiDomenico recently hosted a legislative briefing alongside his House partners Representatives Joan Meschino (D-Hull) and Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston), regarding new civil rights legislation they have filed: S.996/H.1792, An Act to create access to justice. Civil rights legislation is meant to ensure…
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From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Sylvia Navarro-Olivares
What do you do in the City? “Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk. I started working at the Connolly Center before coming here. I do a little bit of everything that is offered in the City Clerk’s Office. I help…
News in Brief
May is Older American Month In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in our communities as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new…
We Deserve This Great Weather
With Massachusetts entering the reopening phase after 14 months of lockdowns, the arrival of the magnificent weather this week could not have been better-timed. All of us have had to make sacrifices to varying degrees during the pandemic. Many of…
Liz Cheney Is a Profile in Courage
We disagree with Liz Cheney on just about everything, politically-speaking. We suspect that most of our readers also have felt the same way over the years. But there is no denying that her principled stand in opposition to her party…
Letters to the Editor
Everett Riverfront Development To the Editor, It seems that Mayor DeMaria and his Riverfront development planners missed the mark with proposed moorings in the Malden River. Yachts and sailboats might look amazing in a postcard or drone video, but realistically,…
Guest Op-Ed: AFT Massachusetts Calls for Full School Reopening This Fall
By Beth Konto The 23,000-member AFT Massachusetts today released the following statement from AFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos: “The last year has been incredibly difficult for students, for educators, and for parents, but the light at the end of the tunnel…
EHS Roundup
Strong Finish for EHS Cross-Country The Everett High cross country team completed its 2020 Fall II season in strong fashion last week. The Crimson Tide won its final dual meet of the season with a 26-29 victory over Lynn Classical…
Obituaries 05-19-2021
John Ragucci Concord Steel Retiree John Ragucci, 91, of Malden, formerly of Everett and Peabody, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, May 10. Born in Avellino, Italy, John lived in Everett for many years. He subsequently moved to…
Council Votes for Term Limits
In a vote, 7-3, the City Council on Monday approved a Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature that would change the City Charter to enact term limits on Councilors, School Committee members and the mayor. The measure came somewhat…