The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Author: Independent Staff
Obituaries 05-23-2018
Prospero Germano Tailor and avid soccer fan who loved model trains and classical music Prospero Germano of Malden, formerly of the North End, died on May 19. Mr. Germano was a tailor for over 50 years. starting as an apprentice…
Everett Native and Mine Hunter Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away
An Everett native and 2015 Everett High School graduate is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the forward-deployed mine countermeasures ship, USS Patriot. Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Chase is a mineman aboard the Avenger-class mine…
State Rep Joe McGonagle Announces Campaign Kickoff
State Rep. Joe McGonagle announced this week that he has collected well over 500 signatures and will be seeking re-election to represent the 28th Middlesex District (Everett) in the state legislature. McGonagle also announced he will be celebrating his campaign…
Guerline Alcy Presents Art Expo in Celebration of Haitian Heritage Month
Guerline Alcy, a long time Everett resident, is announcing her annual arts exposition in celebrating Haitian Heritage Month. Haitian Heritage Month is a celebration of Haitian Heritage and culture during the whole month of May. This event is in collaboration with the Parlin Library. The event…
Distrigas Donates $25K in Support of Summer Jobs for Youth
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with Carol Churchill, Communications Manager for Distrigas of Massachusetts, LLC. The longstanding corporate neighbor donated $25,000 for this year’s City’s Summer Youth Job Program. Distrigas donation supports the Summer Jobs Program that not only employs…
Everett High School Student Named a Jostens National Photo Contest Winner
Jostens, the leading provider of publications, jewelry and consumer goods serving the K-12 and college market, has announced the winners of its nationally acclaimed 2018 Photo Contest. Ho was the second place winner in the Photo Illustration & Manipulation category…
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run Hosts Eighth Annual Motorcycle Fundraising Ride Sunday
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run is proud to announce its eighth annual motorcycle charity ride on Sunday, May 20, to help raise money to help four New England veterans who were recently severely injured in overseas combat. The 28-mile ride begins at Harley-Davidson…
President Trump Could Accidentally Help Protect the Environment
No one would mistake President Trump for an environmentalist. Yet his immigration policies could inadvertently safeguard the environment. Here’s why: More than 325 million people live in the United States. By 2065, that figure is expected to grow to 441…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you all To the Editor: I would like to thank the Everett Fire Department, Everett Police Department, Cataldo Ambulance and Everett Girls Softball parents and friends for helping me on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The firefighters…