By Seth Daniel Wynn Boston Harbor has purchased at least three new, off-site Lower Broadway properties over the past month, adding to an array of properties already purchased in the last 18 months. The Everett resort casino spent $2.795 million…
Author: Independent Staff
Code Enforcement Task Force Reaping Early Benefits
By Seth Daniel When Health and Housing Inspector Mickey DeMato learned of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s vision for a new and improved Code Enforcement Task Force, he took to the streets. He and the seven other inspectors didn’t crack down hardcore…
Pedestrian, Bike Bridge Begins Review at ConCom
The long-anticipated pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Mystic River from the Wynn Boston Harbor site is now beginning its permitting process this week. The Bridge was designed through a partnership between Wynn, the City of Everett and the state…
Letter to the Editor
Support Marcony Almeida Barros for School Committee Dear Everett Voters, As current and former elected officials, we were saddened to learn about the recent passing of our great friend, School Committee member Robert Carreiro. Mr. Carreiro was a tireless supporter…
Enjoy A Happy and Safe Halloween
Although mischief and vandalism on Halloween has been on the decline in recent years compared to what the parents and grandparents of today’s youngsters experienced in the past, it still is incumbent on every parent to make sure that their…
No One Can Serve Two Masters
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s outrage in calling for President Donald Trump and Congress to make sure that that the nation’s Drug Czar be free of financial or other connections to the prescription drug industry is 100 percent correct. Mayor DeMaria also…
Sports 10-25-2017
Everett storms past Malden; hosts Prep Friday in playoffs By Cary Shuman The Everett High football completed its regular season with a 6-0 record after rolling to a 44-0 victory over Malden Friday night at Macdonald Stadium. Everett will begin…
Obituaries 10-25-2017
Charles Goyetche Former Everett Common Council member Charles H. Goyetche of Boston, formerly of Everett, entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15 at his residence. He was only 58 years old. Charlie was a graduate of Pope John XXIII…
…And A Smile
Brynmore Williams is shown here in front of the Coca-Cola mural on the side of his and his girlfriend’s (Jessie) loft space on Bucknam Street. The couple celebrated two years of living at the unique loft – which at one…
Dedication
A square alongside 66 Main Street was dedicated to WWII Veteran,S1 Guy J. DiNapoli on Wednesday evening, Oct. 11. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Sen. Sal DiDomenico, and many members of the DiNapoli family were on hand to celebrate the late Guy…