An extraordinary person could pull it off. In the best of times, it could be done. However, he is not an extraordinary person and these are not the best of times. We are referring to Rep. Stephen Smith who is…
Author: Independent Staff
Praise for the reopening of the Adams School
Not enough can be written or said publicly about the benefits that come with the reopening of the Adams School for those parents in this city with 3 year-olds. This is the Everett School Committee and Superintendent’s office at their…
Obituaries – 10-20-09
Robert Brady Longtime Stop & Shop Grocery Manager Robert M. Brady died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Oct 17 after a brief illness. Born in Everett, he attended the Immaculate Conception Grammar School and graduated from Everett High School,…
Bowman’s blocked PAT helps Everett defeat BC High 14-13
Andrew Bowman blocked an extra point attempt with nine minutes and the Everett High defense made it stand up for the winning margin in the Crimson Tide’s 14-13 victory over Boston College High School on Homecoming Day at Everett Memorial…
Man arraigned for murder of Everett woman
A 38-year-old Somerville man was arraigned in Malden District Court on Tuesday morning for the stabbing death of Sheila Santos. The 26-year-old exotic dancer was allegedly stabbed 33 times by Antonio Marcos Ferreira, who dumped her body on the back…
The Homecoming
Everett’s Homecoming Weekend was a big success. The yearly Homecoming run and managed by the School Department and given sanction and meaning by the School Committee is the living proof that Everett’s community spirit comes through the schools. This year’s…
At the state house
On Beacon Hill, storm clouds are forming as the state is about to come up $900 million short on tax collections. The only way the legislature will balance its budget is by cutting money to the cities and towns, by…
Obituaries – 10/13/09
John Hudson Worked for Hysil Manufacturing John E. Hudson of Saugus, formerly of Revere and Everett, died on October 11 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 89 years old. A US Army veteran of World War II, he was…
Investigation continues in homicide – Young Brazilian woman murdered on Main Street
The stabbing death of a 26 year-old Everett woman early Friday morning between 1:30 – 2:30 a.m. outside of the 154 Main Street building where she lived has led to an intense hunt for her murderer. Sheila Santos, an immigrant…
Sen. Galluccio involved in car accident on Sunday
Embroiled in another driving controversy, Everett’s State Sen. Anthony Galluccio (D-Cambridge) said on Tuesday afternoon that he panicked and fled following a car accident on Sunday in Cambridge because of his bad driving record. In a statement issued by e-mail…