Local taxpayers need relief – that was the message from the members of the common council Monday night at city hall. While Councillor Michael McLaughlin went to bat for the commercial taxpayers, Councillor Wayne Matewsky said residential taxpayers “need a…
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McKinnon looms as 2013 common council president
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The distinction of being the last president of the Everett Common Council appears to be within the grasp of Ward Four member John Leo McKinnon. Although the actual vote on the legislative body’s leadership post won’t be taken until the…
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Pay raise for mayor gets final approval
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At their final meeting of the calendar year, the common council Monday night finalized the legislation to increase the mayor’s salary to $105,000 a year, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The pay raise legislation, which was jointly sponsored by Ald. Sal…
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Mayor “clarifies” comments regarding casino possibility
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Mayor Carlo DeMaria apparently “jumped the gun” a bit when he indicated to a Connolly Center gathering of Everett residents a week ago Tuesday that Vegas mogul Steve Wynn had already signed a lease on a 37-acre piece of land…
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“Mid-term” program set for Jan. 7 at city hall The board of aldermen’s final meeting of the calendar year will be next Wednesday, Dec. 26, the night after Christmas. The aldermen, as well as the members of the common council,…
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Wynn leases land, set to file casino application
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Mayor Carlo DeMaria has disclosed that Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has entered into a 14-month lease agreement on the former Monsanto Chemical property in the city and has indicated that he plans to submit a formal application soon with…
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Everett Co-Operative Bank gives back to Everett families
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The Everett Co-operative Bank recently donated $5,000 to the Office of Human Services to assist with the Holiday Programs for Everett families and also to assist with the Emergency Services Program.
Carolyn Lightburn, Director of Human Services is pictured with Elizabeth P. Jones, President and CEO, Kathleen Rush, Vice President Retail Banking, Marjorie A. White, Senior Vice President and Treasurer and Joseph Keohane, Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer. For more information regarding making a donation, please contact Carolyn Lightburn, Director of Human Services. Established in 1890, Everett Co-operative Bank, has assets over $325 million, and provides a full range of retail and commercial banking services to residents and businesses of Everett and surrounding communities.
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City’s grant application for Beacham St. project denied
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It was publicly disclosed at this week’s aldermanic meeting that the city’s application for a MassWorks grant to help finance the reconstruction of Beacham Street has been rejected. Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he is extremely disappointed and somewhat confused by…
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Mayor’s advisor: “Deficit” in water/sewer fund just temporary
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The news isn’t as bad as one alderman tried to make it seem Monday night at city hall. Ald. Robert Van Campen said that while the city’s “free cash” (surplus) account may look healthy, there’s “a pretty substantial deficit” in…
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Mayoral pay raise advances, just needs council’s okay
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Without any discussion or debate, the board of aldermen earlier this week gave its ordainment blessing to the legislation that is needed to hike the mayor’s pay to $105,000 a year. If the common council also votes to “ordain” the…