The MBTA launched a live, online Speed Restriction Dashboard that provides riders with up-to-date information on speed restrictions across the MBTA system. The dashboard reports on location, speed limit, when a restriction was put in place, and the reason for…
Student led lobby day at State House champions college hunger
More than 60 students, legislators, and advocates convened at the Massachusetts State House for a student-led lobby day around the often-overlooked issue of college hunger. As 37 percent of public university students in Massachusetts face food insecurity, and with the…
Emily Sweeney discusses her book ‘Gangland Boston’ at West End Museum
Story by Marianne Salza Boston Globe reporter, Emily Sweeney, discussed her book, “Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime,” on March 23, at The HUB50 Community Room, Boston. The Dorchester resident shared fraudulent and violent stories…
Encore Boston Harbor partners with all the city’s major sports teams
Encore Boston Harbor Announces Partnership with the Boston Encore Boston Harbor announced a multi-year partnership with the nine-time World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. With the newly formed collaboration, Encore Boston Harbor now has partnerships with all the region’s…
Happy Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
One of the things that we take for granted as Americans is our freedom to worship — or not to worship — as we see fit. What brings this thought to mind is the plethora of religious-oriented observances that are…
Good luck, Mr. Eng — you’ll need it
Governor Maura Healey last week announced the appointment of Phillip Eng as the next General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including serving as the President…
Letter to the Editor
Proud to represent To the Editor, Since before I announced my candidacy for state representative, I’ve been in awe of the historic seat I am humbled to now hold. During my campaign, I promised the voters of the 11th Suffolk…
EHS Roundup
A near-perfect opening day: EHS softball team blanks Malden, 12-0 The Everett High softball team, which shared the Greater Boston League (GBL) championship last year with Lynn Classical, served notice that it will be a contender for the 2023 GBL…
DeMaria Fundraiser
Firefighter Tori Cyrus Honored for Her Life-Saving Efforts
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City Council honored Everett Firefighter Tori Cyrus in recognition of her life-saving efforts in resuscitating an individual whose heartbeat had stopped while he was at a local restaurant. With her family, friends, colleagues in firefighting,…
Irish Flag-Raising Ceremony at Everett City Hall
Mayor Carlo DeMaria led the City of Everett’s Irish Flag-Raising Ceremony Saturday outside Everett City Hall in observance of Irish American Heritage Month which is held each March and is highlighted by the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March…
Terri Ronco Named New Director of Human Resources
The City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Terri Ronco to a three-year term as the City of Everett’s new director of human resources. Ronco has begun work in her key position, succeeding Justin Shrader. Ronco was seated in the…