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Everett school population growing by the week
As the 2009-2010 school year heads into its spring phase, Everett’s public school system is experiencing growing pains. With each passing week throughout the entire school year so far, the school population has increased. School officials monitoring the situation are convinced the upward swing in school population is going to continue unabated leading to a moment... »
Giantassio files signatures for rep race – more to follow?
Dennis Giantassio has filed his signatures and his name will likely appear on the ballot as he attempts his first run for political office against Everett Representative Steven “Stat” Smith. According to a variety of local sources, former Mayor John Hanlon is apparently considering a run. Hanlon has told friends and supporters that he’d like a... »
Business owners seek tax rate relief
The high commercial tax rate is causing a negative impact to many businesses throughout the city and especially in the downtown area. Coupled with the downturn in the economy, the commercial tax rate, which now stands at $37 per $1,000 – the second highest in the state – is making the sale of commercial buildings... »
Councilors explore new tax levy
Everett City Councilors Lou Sierra and Adam Ragucci are not going to let things rest at Monday night’s meeting. Both councilors have issues in their wards. “We are closing in on a year now and nothing has been done,” Sierra said referring to the water damage being done to homeowners property on Mt. Washington... »
First LNG delivery from Yemen arrives inside Boston Harbor
The Maran Gas Coronis, the LNG tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Yemen to New England came into Boston Harbor on the low tide without incident early Tuesday morning and docked at the Distrigas Terminal in Everett. Despite protests from Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Chelsea city manager Jay Ash and other... »
School committee concerned with absentee ballot process
The Everett School Committee has asked Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin for a review of the absentee ballot process in the city of Everett. This is not breaking news. The School Committee earlier had made the initial request following the November election. Monday night, the School Committee sent Galvin a second notice requesting that his... »
Aldermen seeking answers on tax rate
Taxes. Whether you are talking commercial or residential that is the word that everyone is talking about in Everett. And it is no wonder that the Board of Aldermen had two items on their agenda on Monday night about both tax rates. Mayor Carlo DeMaria appeared before the Board to discuss the granting of up to... »
Senate election efforts getting underway
The special senate election race to fill the unexpired term left by former Senator Anthony Galluccio is marking its busiest week in Everett, where two of the candidates for the seat, Common Councilor and former Galluccio chief of staff Sal DiDomenico, and Attorney Tim Flaherty, are moving forward boldly with their local campaigns. DiDomenico had... »
Parlin School construction almost to completion
The ongoing construction project at the Parlin School is nearing completion, according to School Department official Joe Pedulla, who reported on the progress of the project at last week’s School Committee meeting. Extensive repairs and additions to existing systems as well as classroom modifications including new equipment and technology are transforming the Parlin School. Expected completion... »
Mayor calls Washington for help along Island End
While maintaining his confidence in the US Coast Guard, State Police and Everett’s own Police and Fire personnel, Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. called upon Senator John Kerry and Representative Edward Markey in Washington D.C. to help his latest effort, ensuring homeland security along the Island End area of Everett. The commercial and industrial area... »
