Mayor Carlo DeMaria thanked the large crowd of Everett residents who attended his reception on Thursday, which marked the official kickoff of his mayoral re-election campaign.
Author: Independent Staff
Capuano says It’s Time for Democrats to Get Past the Small Details and Focus on Collaborating
By Seth Daniel Congressman Mike Capuano hosted a community meeting at Everett High School last Tuesday evening, May 30, to update residents on the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C. The casual gathering allowed local residents to get a…
Greenway:Envisioning the Malden River of the Future
Exciting changes are underway on the Malden River this summer. Once an industrial district, recent local leadership and Brownfield redevelopments are creating momentum to transform the river completely. Building on this renewed investment, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), in…
License Board Looking Towards Potential Ban of Alcohol ‘Nips’
By Seth Daniel Citing trash and creating a public drinking environment, the Everett License Board on Monday night moved forward with a potential citywide ban on selling alcohol ‘nips’ in Everett. Chair Phil Antonelli said the Board has agreed to…
Incumbents Lining Up for Re-Election
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. City election season began with the opening of the nominating period on May 1, and so far, the only real races developing are for at-large City Councilor and in the Ward 2 Council race, as incumbents…
Backyard Chicken Coop Issue Bring Out those in Favor and Opposed
By Katy Rogers The Everett Board of Health invited residents to an open meeting for input regarding an up to date chicken coop ordinance. Currently, chickens are already permitted in the city, but Everett’s outdated ordinance is vague and in…
The Opioid Epidemic is Truly Frightening
If you were to ask the typical American what they believe to be the greatest danger to the well-being of our children and citizens, no doubt most would answer the threat from international terrorism. But the reality is that terrorism,…
Obituaries 06-21-2017
Wilfred Bowker Worked at family business, George E. Bowker & Sons Moving Co. Wilfred J. Bowker of Wilmington, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on June 16. He was 87 years old. Wilfred was a U.S. Navy Veteran who proudly…
EHS Class oF 2017
At the graduation, Joseph LaMonica was first amongst more than 500 students to receive his diploma on Wednesday night.
Chamber Tournament
Tom Dunn of CFS participated in the annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament on Thursday morning, June 8, to benefit the Chamber and its membership. The Tourney took place at Gannon Golf Club in Lynn.