By The Advocate Two members of the charter commission appeared before the aldermen earlier this week to answer questions relating to the charter reform referendum that will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. Robert Sansone, vice-chairman of the commission,…
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Board airs concerns about casino bill
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By The Advocate Because several members expressed some serious reservations about the so-called “casino gambling bill” currently being considered on Beacon Hill, the board of aldermen refused to act Monday night on a proposed resolution of support for the…
Board honors Peter Marino for Jimmy Fund commitment
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By The Advocate Local resident Peter Marino was honored at city hall earlier this week for having raised nearly $85,000 for cancer research by participating in the “Jimmy Fund Walk” for the last 19 years in a row. At…
Aldermen vote to rename Blake Terrace to end confusion
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By The Advocate The aldermen Monday night voted to “eliminate” Blake Terrace and make that section of road a legal part of Gladstone Terrace. The only individual to speak on the proposal was Councillor Rosemary Miller, the original sponsor…
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Recycling bins recommended for local parks: Ald. Millie Cardello and Councillor Rosa DiFlorio have called for the city to consider placing recycle bins in all local parks and playgrounds, especially outside of every concession stand. Their request has been forwarded…
Tide topples BC High in bruising, hard-hitting game, 35-21
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By Stephen Martellucci For the second week in a row, the Everett High football team beat a Catholic Conference opponent as they knocked off visiting BC High, 35-21, in a hard-hitting game at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium last Saturday afternoon.…
Arrest Log
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Monday, October 17 Eddy Clinton Guillaume, 18, of 12 Glendale Terrace was charged with receiving, buying, etc., stolen merchandise; possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute; and carrying a knife. Uzoma Harris, 19, of 11 Fenwood…
Council warns: voter confusion contaminates charter reform
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By The Advocate At its meeting earlier this week, the common council claimed that many residents are upset and confused by the charter reform referendum. The council also criticized the charter commission, the architects of the proposal, for not…
New sheriff pledges to work closely with city officials
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By The Advocate In his first official visit to the city since assuming office, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian earlier this week pledged to work with local city officials in any way he can to help reduce crime and…
Sounds of Everett
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New law allowing repairs on “private ways” only needs mayor’s signature: As expected, the common council voted unanimously Monday night to finalize a proposal that will legally authorize the city to start making “temporary” repairs on private ways when the repair…