Annual Independence Day Celebration Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will be hosting the Annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 2 at Glendale Park beginning at 6 p.m. “The 4th of July is…
A Long, Hot Summer?
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
EHS Roundup
Girls Track Defeats Lynn English, 56-47 The Everett High girls outdoor track and field team remained undefeated in the regular season with a 56-47 victory over Lynn English last week. The Lady Crimson Tide grabbed first place in six of the individual events, led…
Obituaries 06-23-2021
Mary (Doherty) Hickey DPT MPH Loving wife, mother, sister and aunt It is with profound sadness to share that Dr. Mary (Doherty) Hickey DPT, MPH passed away on June 17 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the…
Parker will not Run for Re-election
After more than 30 years in elected office, School Committee Chair Frank Parker shocked the Everett political circles on Monday by announcing he was withdrawing from the race for re-election to the Ward 3 School Committee seat. Parker told the…
Council Passes City Budget
By a vote of 7-2, the Everett City Council voted in the $218.96 million City Budget that will take effect starting on July 1, the beginning of the new fiscal year. The City Budget, including the Everett Public Schools budget,…
Class of 2021 will be known for Extreme Pandemic Perseverance
The senior class of 2021 had any number of reactions to being able to walk across the stage for a traditional graduation last week, on June 9, as it has been one of the most disrupted senior years on record…
McLaughlin Announces for Ward Six School Committee
Michael J. McLaughlin announced his candidacy for Ward Six Everett School Committee. The following is his statement: I am excited and humbled to announce my candidacy for Everett School Committee. It has been my deep desire to give back to a…
Council President Matewsky makes Grand Re-entrance Back
Council President Wayne Matewsky visited death’s door for certain after having a critical heart attack three months ago while on vacation in Florida, but it was a door he did not pass through and now has recovered and was on…
Council does not Override Term-limit Legislation Veto
The City Council failed to get the eight votes necessary to override a rare mayoral veto of new Term Limit legislation that had passed the Council two weeks ago, but was vetoed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria last week. Councilor Anthony…
The Gun Crisis
The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common-sense. The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of assault-style weapons, particularly AR-15 semi-automatics with large-capacity magazines, makes it possible…
EHS Softball Team Blasts English, 12-2
The Everett High softball team put it all together in a 12-2 win over Lynn English last Thursday. Celeste Fuccillo pitched all seven innings, allowing just three hits, while fanning 15 enemy hitters and walking only two. The Lady Crimson…