Everett, Massachusetts

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Everett was the last city in the United States to have a bicameral legislature,[2] which was composed of a seven-member Board of Aldermen and an eighteen-member Common Council. On November 8, 2011, the voters approved a new City Charter that will change the City Council to a unicameral body with eleven members - six ward councilors and five councilors-at-large; an event that provoked an emotional response from many Everett residents. The new City Council was elected during the 2013 City Election.

History

Everett was originally part of Charlestown, and later Malden. It separated from Malden in 1870.[3] In 1892, Everett changed from a town to a city. On December 13, 1892, Alonzo H. Evans defeated George E. Smith to become Everett's first Mayor.[4]

The city was named after Edward Everett,[5] who served as U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, the 15th Governor of Massachusetts, Minister to Great Britain, and United States Secretary of State. He also served as President of Harvard University.[6]

On September 17, 2014, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to approve Wynn Resorts’ proposed $1.6 billion casino to be located in Everett. [7]

Geography

Everett is bordered by Malden on the north, Revere on the east, Chelsea on the southeast, Boston and the Mystic River on the south, and Somerville and Medford on the west. Everett is 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Boston. Glendale Park is the city's largest park. Some of Everett's neighborhoods are Glendale, Woodlawn, West Everett and Hendersonville. The part near the Whidden Hospital also has a neighborhood look to it.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), of which 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (7.63%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1870 2,220 —    
1880 4,159 +87.3%
1890 11,068 +166.1%
1900 24,336 +119.9%
1910 33,484 +37.6%
1920 40,120 +19.8%
1930 48,424 +20.7%
1940 46,784 −3.4%
1950 45,982 −1.7%
1960 43,544 −5.3%
1970 42,485 −2.4%
1980 37,195 −12.5%
1990 35,701 −4.0%
2000 38,037 +6.5%
2010 41,667 +9.5%
2014 44,231 +6.2%
* = population estimate. Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[16]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 41,667 people, 15,435 households, and 9,554 families residing in the city. The population density was 11,241.1 people per square mile (4,345.0/km²). There were 15,908 housing units at an average density of 4,701.3 per square mile (1,817.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.6% Non-Hispanic Whites, 14.3% African American, 4.8% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 2% from other races, and 3.8% were multiracial. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.1% of the population (9.3% Salvadoran, 3.0% Puerto Rican, 1.1% Colombian, 1.1% Dominican, 1.0% Guatemalan, 0.8% Mexican).[17] The city also has a large number of people of Brazilian and Italian descent.[18]

There were 15,435 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.11.

The population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,737. The median income for a family is $49,876. Males had a median income of $36,047 versus $30,764 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,876. About 9.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Foreign-born residents

In 2010, 33% of the residents of Everett were born outside the United States. This percentage was around 11% in 1990.[19]

Government

Government type

Everett has a mayor-council form of government, where the mayor serves a two-year term. The Everett city council was the last existing bicameral legislature, consisting of a Board of Aldermen and a Common Council. As of November 8, 2011, it became a unicameral City Council.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen consisted of seven members one from each of the City's six wards and one Alderman-at-Large. All Aldermen were elected city-wide for a term of two years.

In addition to the duties they shared with the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen was the licensing authority in the City and approved licenses for motor dealers, second-hand dealers, awnings, lodging houses, junk dealers, pool tables, open-air parking lots, coin-operated devices, Lord's Day licenses, antique and precious metal dealers.

Common Council

The Common Council consisted of three members elected per ward for a total of eighteen members. The Common Council shared equal responsibility for most legislative actions with the exception of licensing and confirmation of most Mayoral appointees.

Voter Party Enrollment

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 15, 2008[20]
Party Number of Voters Percentage
  Democratic 9,970 52.02%
  Republican 975 5.09%
  Unaffiliated 8,099 42.25%
  Minor Parties 123 0.64%
Total 19,167 100%

Education

Everett has eight public schools, which include six elementary schools, five middle schools, and one high school, Everett High School. The city also has a number of private schools, including three K-8 schools and one high school, Pope John XXIII High School. Everett High School moved to its new location, at 100 Elm Street, beginning in the 2007-2008 school year.

Sites of interest

Part of the historic Revere Beach Parkway listed on the National Register of Historic Places, lies in Everett. Also, The Leavitt Corporation has been manufacturing its trademark Teddie Peanut Butter in the city since 1924.

On September 16, 2014, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to approve Wynn Resorts’ proposal for a $1.6 billion casino to be located in Everett. [21]

Notable people

See also Category:People from Everett, Massachusetts

View of Everett Square in 1902
1852 Map of the Boston area showing South Malden, which later became Everett

In popular culture

References

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