Staff Report The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced last week seven individuals, including six Work Release and Community Work Program participants residing in a minimum security building, physically separated from the facility’s main housing structure, have tested positive for COVID-19. All…
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The 600 Chooses Contractor, Ready for Jan. Ground Breaking
One of the hallmarks of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Everett has been that construction and permitting have chugged on for major projects throughout the city. One after another, companies have been willing to attend online meetings, work remotely with City…
Encore Boston Harbor Announces July 12 as its re-Opening date
Encore Boston Harbor announced July 2 that, pending approval of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), it plans to re-open its casino resort on Sunday, July 12, at 9 a.m., as part of the State’s Phase 3 Re-opening Plan. The casino…
City Submits Month-to-Month Budget with Massive Cuts
Working in uncharted territory, the City Finance Department and Mayor Carlo DeMaria submitted a “continuing appropriation” budget late last week that – in the absence of any certain financial information from the state and federal government – significantly reduces personnel…
Bread of Life Pop-up Pantry Makes Food Distribution Easy at Lafayette School
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into the summer months, it can be taken for granted that the need for many families to access food continues just as strongly as it did in April or May. Lines at the Food Pantries…
Time for Change on the Waterfront? Grant will Study Industrial Waterfront Zone
The industrial waterfront on Lower Broadway has always been something accepted by Everett residents as no-go territory – a place with a lot of potential, but one that has been blocked off from the community for two generations, if not…
Encore Boston Harbor Announces July 12 Re-opening Date
Encore Boston Harbor announced July 2 that, pending approval of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), it plans to re-open its casino resort on Sunday, July 12, at 9 a.m., as part of the State’s Phase 3 Re-opening Plan.In addition to…
The 600 chooses contractor, ready to permit in the fall
One of the hallmarks of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Everett has been that construction and permitting has chugged on for major projects throughout the city.One after another, companies have been willing to attend online meetings, work remotely with City planners…
School Committee Adopts Two Key Measures Monday
The Everett School Committee Monday night unanimously passed two separate measures that firmly support and advance the framework outlined in the district’s sweeping new initiative, Elevating Equity for Everett. First, the Committee approved an Anti-Racism Resolution that articulates the values…