Meridian Interstate Bankcorp, Inc., owner of the East Boston Savings Bank – which operates a major branch in Everett on Route 16 – has announced that it will be buying back shares that were already distributed. In addition, the company received a very favorable buy rating from a prominent Wall Street financial analyst. Sterne...
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Flaherty, DiDomenico neck and neck
Last minute campaigning is being conducted fast and furious in the political camps of Everett City Councilor Sal DiDomenico and Cambridge Attorney Tim Flaherty throughout the sprawling senatorial district reaching from Saugus to Allston-Brighton. With substantial, multiple political mailings, newspaper advertising and high profile visibilities, both DiDomenico and Flaherty are like thoroughbred horses racing...
Expanded gambling a done deal
House Speaker Robert DeLeo detailed last week how expanded gambling might take shape and form in the next few months. The release of a detailed bill by the House of Representatives was received warmly by those believing that casino gambling and slot machines will raise new tax dollars as well as create thousands of...
Mayor makes final push for Census; hoping to reach the 50,000 resident plateau
Something doesn’t quite gel when it comes to Everett’s official U.S. Census numbers from 2000. While those numbers have Everett at just over 37,000 people, other statistics would suggest that number is way off and this time around Mayor Carlo DiMaria is making a final push to make sure the 2010 U.S. Census is...
Senate race grows intense; less than 2 weeks remaining
With the Tuesday April 13 special senate election looming, Everett City Councilor Sal DiDomenico and Cambridge Attorney Tim Flaherty are locked in a heated race where both candidates are tending to throw all their resources into a final battle ending when the last vote has been cast on primary day. DiDomenico and Flaherty are...
Second debate pumps campaign
The second debate between candidates running to fill the empty seat left by Senator Anthony Galluccio’s resignation was held in Cambridge at the Senior Center last week. Like the forum held in Chelsea two weeks ago, it was well attended with all the candidates addressing the crowd with their platforms and future plans for...
Whittier School Literacy Night
By Amy Whynott Morrill For Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on Tuesday, March 2, the Whittier School celebrated by bringing together members of the community, students and parents. Everyone joined together to share dinner, to listen to students recite poetry, and to play a bit of Bingo. Over 300 people attended the two-hour long event. A...
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...
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...
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...