The familiar blue, yellow and green Brazilian flag might hang in two out of three storefront businesses in Everett, but the flag had never flown over City Hall before – until last Thursday. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, School Committeeman Marcony Almeida…
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Going Well: Schools Open Without a Hitch
Supt. Priya Tahiliani told the School Committee on Monday that last Tuesday’s first day of remote classes was the most nervous she had been at her job since her first day as a teacher. As she stood in front of…
DLR Okays Chief Carli’s Appointment
The City is trumpeting a decision this week from a Department of Labor Relations (DLR) hearing officer that sided with them in the battle over how Fire Chief Tony Carli was picked as chief some years ago – and confirmed…
Councilor Martins Hopes Housing Task Force Can Be a Clearinghouse for Many Issue
Councilor Stephanie Martins is putting her eggs in the basket of the Affordable Housing Task Force, and said she hopes the mix of residents, professionals and elected officials can be a sounding board for some of the most critical housing…
Development Projects Show No COVID Slow-Down for the Planning Board
One place that has shown no signs of slowing down due to COVID-19 is the development community in Everett and its ongoing submissions to the Planning Board. On Monday night, the Planning Board took action on three items – just…
License Board Hammers home Seriousness of social Distancing
The Everett License Board has taken a firm stand this week at meetings and in a general letter regarding the importance of social distancing and COVID-19 protocols at the City’s restaurant, bar and brewery establishments. For the first time ever,…
Almeida-Barros Secures Grant to Help Students in Need of Housing Assistance
Thanks to the efforts of Ward 5 School Committeeman Marcony Almeida-Barros, Everett High School (EHS) will once again receive critical grant funding to help students who need housing assistance. The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA), a nonprofit public policy…
Cool Vibe, Hot Coffee: New Koffee N’box Gives Broadway Outdoor Activity
When Attorney David O’Neil built a retaining wall on the side of his Broadway professional office building a few years ago, his contractor wondered what he wanted to do with the little outdoor area next to the building. O’Neil’s first…
City Advertises Position for Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City has advertised a new position at City Hall looking for a person to lead efforts to make the workforce more diverse, equitable and inclusive. The Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a new department in the…