Census shows Everett officially a Majority-Minority Community
The Census 2020 population count showed demographically that Everett is, for the first U.S. Census in its history, a majority-minority community – with 55.5 percent of residents counted as people of color. That number jumps to 60.4 percent when counting…
DeMaria’s Vision for Reducing Traffic while Increasing Housing is Beginning to take Shape
By Stephen Quigley In 2016, Mayor Carlo DeMaria became one of the first elected officials to designate a bus-only lane in a Massachusetts municipality. Five years later, cities such as Arlington and Somerville have followed DeMaria’s lead with their own…
Everett man charged with murder at Boston’s Mass/Cass corridor
An Everett man is being charged with murder by Boston Police after he was identified as the man that allegedly stabbed to death another man on Aug. 8 in the area of Mass/Cass in Boston – the area known infamously…
Orange Rose Foundation gets $11,000 donation from Kiwanis
The family and friends of Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo announce the formation of the Orange Rose Foundation; a 501(c)3 charity focusing on supporting organizations that assist victims of domestic violence. The Orange Rose Foundation will raise awareness about domestic violence and…
On the Campaign Trail: IBEW Local 2222 Endorses Mayor DeMaria
Earlier this week, Mayor Carlo DeMaria was formally endorsed by IBEW Local 2222 for his re-election as Mayor of Everett. IBEW Local 2222 represents thousands of telecommunications and hi-tech workers across the Commonwealth and in Everett. “Your decision to seek public…
Everett Haitian Americans to Hold Fundraiser for Councilor Adrien
Councilor Gerly Adrien, candidate for mayor, will be holding a fundraiser in Everett at Brother’s Kafe Kreyol on Aug. 27. The titled, Haitians for Gerly Fundraiser, will be in the restaurant at 299 Main St. at 7 p.m. RSVP at…
School Briefs
Got Pandemic EBT(P-EBT)? You can get more money for food with SNAP. SNAP is here for families at any time – during the pandemic and after. It is now easier to apply. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is monthly money…
Census 2020 barely falls short of 50,000 goal, resulting in the loss of millions over 10 years
The Census 2020 figures were released late last week, and while the City did grow, it barely fell short of counting enough residents to hit the 50,000 mark – which would have made Everett an Entitlement Community and unlocks millions…
Will Everett move Congressional seats in 2021?
With the numbers now out from the Census 2020 effort, the big work for state government will be to carve out new Congressional districts as a result of balancing the population increases and decreases – as each seat has to…
Meet the team: Catarina Patterson
Catarina Patterson is an employee of the Human Services Department and has worked with the City of Everett for 7 years. What do you do in the City? 1 am a Clerk for Human Services and the Everett Adult Learning…
News in Brief
Calls for Prayer for Haiti The Everett Haitian Community Center – which was formed in the wake of the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti – responded this week to the devastating news of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on Aug.…