Mayor Carlo DeMaria met with Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn on Wednesday to begin “preliminary discussions” regarding the billionaire’s recently expressed interest in a local riverfront site for a possible gambling resort. Though he said the site “seems like a…
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Council kills plan to create vice-president’s post
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A controversial bid to create a vice-president’s position for the common council was soundly rejected recently by the councillors. The plan, co-sponsored by Jason Marcus, Leo McKinnon and Sergio Cornelio, was killed on a 14-3 vote. Ironically, the proposal in…
Board tables action on proposed mayoral pay raise
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In a surprising development Monday night, the board of aldermen temporarily put the brakes on a proposed pay hike for the city’s mayor. The common council last week had voted 16-1 to give its preliminary approval to legislation that would…
Mayor promises new field for local youth football program
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Even though he ruled out any future use of Glendale Park for youth football, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has promised local Pop Warner officials that the development of a new “state-of-the-art” field for their program is definitely a top priority of…
Public hearing will initiate process to set new tax rates
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Mayor Carlo DeMaria has called for a special joint convention of the city council to be held tonight (Thursday, Nov. 29) starting at 6 o’clock to begin the process of setting Everett’s new tax rates. The city hall session will…
Sounds of Everett
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Council finalizes home-rule petition on “speed limit” issue By virtue of a unanimous 17-0 vote, the common council at its most recent meeting cleared the way for the city to file a “home rule” petition with the state legislature requesting…
Greater Boston Fitness: world’s above competition
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By The Advocate Nestled deep along the outskirts of Squire Road, just beyond the Northgate Shopping Plaza and bordering the salt marshes, a building spanning approximately 100,000 square feet has sat since the early 70s. I recall cherished memories…
Crimson Tide stuffs Masconomet, 42-14
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For the folks who had questions about the Tide’s ability to come off an eighteen day layoff and take on a seasoned and hot Masconoment squad, well are there any more questions? The Tide struck early, often, and seemingly effortlessly,…
Portal To Hope Launches 16 Days of Activism
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Portal To Hope (“PTH”) is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Winthrop and neighboring Massachusetts communities. PTH is a survivor-driven organization that provides comprehensive services to people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and related crimes. Nationally…
Annual Christmas Memorial Service at Woodlawn Cemetery
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Woodlawn Cemetery has announced it will be holding its twelfth annual Christmas Ecumenical Memorial Service in the chapel on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Raymond K. Pavlik, President and Chief Executive Officer in making the announcement said “this…