By Seth Daniel The City of Somerville confirmed Tuesday afternoon that it would not pursue reconsideration of the Chapter 91 license granted to Wynn Boston Harbor last week by the state Department of Environmental Protection. That said, a mayoral spokesperson…
Author: Independent Staff
Two Children Attacked by Pit Bull on Windsor Street
By Seth Daniel Two children are recovering from injuries sustained when a pit bull visiting from Revere escaped from a basement and attacked the two, causing serious injuries to the ear of a 3-year-old. According to police, around 2 p.m.…
MyRWA Announces Herron As New Executive Director
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) announced the appointment of Patrick Herron, current MyRWA deputy director, to the position of executive director. Herron will begin his new position at the Association on September 12, 2016. “Patrick Herron has proven to…
DiDomenico Line Items for Everett Saved During Weekend Legislative Flurry
By Seth Daniel In a flurry of legislative activity last weekend before the end of the current session, state lawmakers scrambled to vote on controversial bills and to restore cuts made by Gov. Charlie Baker. State Sen. Sal DiDomenico reported…
Police Briefs 08-03-2016
Thru: 7/31/16 Guerby Bonhomme, 22, 7 Auburn St., Somerville, was arrested for illegal possession of Class A & Class B substance. David Leon, 46, Homeless, Chelsea, was arrested for shoplifting. Charles Marciano, 39 Boylston St., Boston, was arrested for shoplifting.…
Enjoy the Last Days of Summer
When we glanced at the calendar this week, it seemed hard to believe that August already is here — and that are just four weeks to go until Labor Day weekend. Summer always is fleeting. It goes by way too…
Obituaries 08-03-2016
Eugene Capuano Everett Attorney and former Everett City Solicitor, Alderman and City Council member Attorney Eugene Capuano, a lifelong resident of Everett, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on July 28. He was 84 years old. Gene was born…
Zumba In The Park
Young Everett residents participating in the Summer Youth program. Zumba is one of the many activities planned for the children.
Craft Class
Instructor Carla Dorato and Naheeda Sajjad take a close look at a pair of earrings that Sajjad is making during a free class offered at the Parlin Library. The earring class was very popular with residents and likely will be…
Bocce Tournament
HEAVY HARDWARE: Councilor at Large Mike Mangan and former Councilor Mike Marchese stand before the trophies for the annual Mangan/Marchese Bocce Tournament in Sacramone Park on Saturday afternoon, July 23. It was hot, but it didn’t stop scores of residents…