The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) heard a report from consultant Miller & Chevalier regarding how Wynn Resorts and Encore Boston Harbor has adhered to the changes required after sexual misconduct hearings one year ago. It seems like a lifetime ago,…
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Keeping the ‘Never’ in ‘Never Forget’: City Stages Poignant Memorial Day Exercises from a Distance
Memorial Day didn’t happen for many in America – at least not in the traditional ways. It was nearly a non-event in Everett this year as well, but through some creativity by Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano…
Senior Week: Traditional Fun in Unique Circumstances Features Car Parade Salute, Virtual Memories and Adopt-A-Student
No one in normal times would want to replace the fun of Senior Week with an online video or a honking column of cars parading through the city to each senior’s home, but these are not normal times. Supt. Priya…
Hundreds Gather at Salem State for Drive-by Commencement Celebration
Extremely disappointed that college commencement at Salem State was in limbo, Everett’s Marc Centrella had an idea about a month ago that it would be cool to have hundreds cruise the campus on graduation day to celebrate even without an…
Colantuoni Celebrates One Year Free of Cancer with Car Parade
On Saturday, City Councilor, and candidate for State Representative, Michael McLaughlin and Patti Frati were invited to take part with about 40 friends and family members of Kim Colantuoni of Everett. Kim’s daughter, Gianna, worked tirelessly and quietly behind the…
Night Shift Brewing Discontinues Expansion into Philadelphia
Night Shift Brewery has been synonymous with the resurgence of Everett as a place to be, but their dream to expand to Philadelphia as a second home has been cancelled due to the COVID-19-related downturn in the economy. Founders of…
Exelon Honors Two Everett High Science Enthusiasts with $5,000 Scholarships
Exelon Generation, owner of the Everett LNG Facility and Mystic Generating Station, has awarded $5,000 scholarships to two Everett High School seniors, Victoria Chaparro and Daniella Alvarez, who will be pursuing careers in science. A committee of Exelon employee volunteers evaluated scholarship applications based…
Connolly Center Community Loses Dear Friend in Paul Russo
Paul Russo was a staple at the Connolly Center for two or more decades. Few City events went off without him being present, helping to set up and volunteering to break down the equipment. Few will forget his laughter, with…
Re-opening for Some Businesses A Slow Return to Status Quo
Driving to Memorial Day exercises on Monday, Public Health Nurse Sabrina Firicano said it was a little shocking to see beauty salons open along Elm Street and some barber shops on a holiday, but restrictions were lifted on Monday and…
For Kids Only Afterschool Delivers Snack Packs to Children in Need
Beginning, Tuesday, May 19, For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) began providing the City of Everett with snack packs to be distributed to children in need in the City of Everett. “I want to thank the For Kids Only Afterschool Program…