The times they are a changin’, and that could signal the death knell for the proposed affordable housing development for the former Pope John XXIII High School site on Broadway near the Malden line. Since the project was first proposed…
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Council Hears of Plans for Former Exxon Mobil Site
Representatives from the Davis Company appeared before the City Council at Monday night’s meeting to give a preliminary outline for their plans for the former Exxon Mobil property on lower Broadway. The 97-acre site would include a mixture of residential…
City Council Reappoints Cornelio to Five-Year Term
With several residents speaking in support, the City Council voted 7-3 to reappoint City Clerk Sergio Cornelio to another five-year term at a special meeting of the council Monday night. Cornelio, who appeared before the council with his lawyer, answered…
City Council Takes Another Look at Public Participation at Meetings
The City Council unanimously voted at its meeting Monday night to send to the Legislative Affairs and Election Committee an order that once again might change the rules for the Public Participation part of the council’s regular agenda for the…
Need Feedback: Council Seeks Resident Input Regarding Future Use of Former Pope John XXIII
City Council members at last week’s meeting made it very clear that they want neighborhood feedback before they vote on what to do with the former Pope John High XXIII High School site. At last week’s meeting, members from the…
School Officials Tell Council of the Need for Devens School
Superintendent of Everett Public Schools Priya Tahiliani appeared before the City Council on Monday night to explain the rental status of the Devens School. The current owner of the former Everett school building notified school officials that he might be…
Council Accepts MGC Grant for River Boardwalk
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s goal to make the river waterfront more accessible to thousands of Everett residents took a big step forward when the City Council voted to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $1,335,000…
Council Names Costa Ward 3 Councilor
Darren Costa was named the new City Councilor representing Ward 3 following a vote at Monday night’s council meeting. After the vote, Costa was sworn in by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio and congratulated by his fellow councilors. Costa thanked the…
U.S. Attorney Looking Into Allegations of Discriminatory Conduct Here
The office of U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins reportedly is launching an investigation into allegations of potential civil rights violations by the City of Everett. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria this week confirmed that his office has received a letter from Rollins…
Deveney Tells Council of Upgrades to Local Cable
Everett Director of Communications Deanna Deveney told city councilors at their May 9 meeting that Everett Cable Television (ECTV) will be leading the way compared to many surrounding communities with the recent upgrades that will provide “better transparency of government.”…