The city’s one-year-old water/sewer enterprise fund continues to be controversial as it was disclosed earlier this week that its proposed FY 2013 budget is up 17%. Mayoral chief of staff Melissa Murphy told the aldermen and councillors at a joint…
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Code inspection task force submits progress report
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The city’s code inspection task force has visited over 3,000 local residencies since the first of the year, leading to the discovery of 175 illegal housing arrangements. Those facts were included in a report on the task force’s efforts by…
Revised strategy for mayor’s financial restructuring plan
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The DeMaria administration has gone to a third strategy in quest of getting approval to consolidate several city offices dealing with the city’s fiscal management and hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee its operation. At Monday night’s board…
Aldermen considering action on satellite dish unsightly placement
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The board of aldermen appears to be poised to tackle one of Everett’s “eyesore” problems – the glut of satellite dishes on local homes. Ald. Robert Van Campen informed his colleagues earlier this week that he has prepared a draft…
Sounds of Everett
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Light turnout expected for presidential primary on Tuesday: A lighter than usual turnout of voters is expected on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 for the Massachusetts presidential primary. Everett Democrats may not be very motivated to go to the polls because…
City solicitor rules some charter provisions in effect, others must wait
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The city solicitor has ruled that the new city charter adopted by local voters in last fall’s election contains provisions that went into effect immediately, but it also has some parts that will not be effective until the next city…
EHS girls hoop fall to Lynn English
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With their 10-10 regular season record, the Everett High girls basketball team knew they were going to have a tough draw in their opening round game. The Crimson Tide ended up drawing a tough Lynn English team last Friday when…
Arrest Log
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Monday, February 20 Gina M. Angelli, 27, of 27 Whittier Drive was charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise; and two arrest warrants. Tuesday, February 21 Jarrod Devon Harris, 34, of 147 Russell Street was charged with an…
Safety of students our first priority says supt.
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On Friday, February 17, 2012 the Everett Police Department informed Superintendent of Schools Frederick F. Foresteire that a complaint had been made concerning school personnel at the George Keverian Elementary School, located at 20 Nichols Street, and that the alleged…
Op-Ed: Everett’s notable African-America sons & daughters
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By Michael Matarazzo For the most part, African-Americans came to the City of Everett after the Civil War. Their history in Everett is one of great accomplishments in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The history of African-Americans in…