In honor of all the fall football stars just waiting for their chance to pound the turf at Veterans Memorial Stadium, during the 2020-2021 Everett High School fall sports season, we are showcasing snap shots of newspaper clips from the past, each including some of the biggest names and games in EHS football history.
By JOSH RESNEK
“We have to stop meeting like this,” The Blue Suit said to me. He was concerned, looking from side to side to make sure the mayor wasn’t going to catch him talking to me.
“He’s going to slice me up, tear me apart, and toss me into the trash. I know he is,” the Blue Suit said.
“How do you know?” I asked.
‘I can tell by the way he looks at me, and tugs at me, and stretches me. He’s guaranteed pissed off at me,” said the Blue Suit.
“Look. You don’t want to risk him getting really angry because I know what the mayor is capable of,” I answered.
“I’m the one who knows what he’s capable of,” the Blue Suit insisted. “After all these years of being abused by him, I’d like out of his world. It is a dark world. Plus, I’m tired of being broke.”
“Is the mayor broke?” I asked.
“He never has cash reserves. He lives from week to week off his salary – and other things.”
“I can’t believe he’s broke. What other things?” I asked.
“You know, other things I can’t talk about in specific. I don’t want to get myself arrested or in the crosshairs of the FBI. Take it from me, there are other things that produce a steady round of income for the mayor.”
You mean he gets payoffs?” I asked. “Is that what you mean. I can’t believe that,” I answered. “Or should I believe that?”
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Edward Joseph Griffin III, 82, a resident of Everett, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, October 3, at his home. Ed was born on February 11, 1938, one of five children of the late Edward Griffin and Mary (O’Keefe) Griffin. Ed was raised in Everett and graduated from Boston College High School.
Francesco “Frank” Panaccio, of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was 83
years old. Frank was born in Guardiagrele, Chieti, Aburzzo, Italy, and lived in Everett for 65 years.
Geraldine M. (Dudley) Doherty entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, October 15, 2020, at her home in Everett. She was 83 years of age. Born in Chelsea, she is the daughter of the late Oliver and Anna (Mayo) Dudley. Geraldine graduated from St. Rose High School in Chelsea, Class of 1955. Geraldine began her working career as a homemaker to her own home, to her husband, and to her five children.
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