To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and Read Across America Day, Whittier School second graders held their first annual Reading Fair. On the morning of the event, the school’s library was home to 68 second graders who were eager to showcase…
Author: Independent Staff
70-year-old Everett Man Guilty for Murder of His Ex-wife
An Everett man has been found guilty for the 2007 murder of his ex-wife, Dorothy Philbrook, age 65, also of Everett, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public. George Philbrook, age 70, was found guilty by a Middlesex Superior…
Mayor Submits Capital Improvement Package
In accordance with the new City Charter, Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. officially submitted the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2014 to the City Council at a Joint Convention held on Monday, March 4th. The City Council will officially hold…
Onto the Election
The hotly-contested Democratic primary for State Representative is over. We congratulate Councilor Wayne Matewsky on his victory. The race is on for the special election that is slated April 5. In addition to Matewsky, Councilor Rosa DiFlorio and School Committee…
Congratulations Phoenix Charter Academy
When Phoenix Charter Academy started in 2006 in the old Assumption School building on Broadway in Chelsea, there was enthusiasm, optimism, and a dream. Almost seven years later, enthusiasm and optimism are still key components, but the dream has become…
Thank You, Treasurer Grossman
When he was running for State Treasurer, Steve Grossman came up with an idea to deposit state funds into local community banks that would in turn loan this money to local businesses. Well, it was a simple idea, but it…
Police Briefs 03-13-2013
3/4/13 Angela Blomquist, 32, 36 School St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Hakeem Cousins, 17, 51 Autumn St., Everett, was arrested for armed robberty (3 counts), resisting arrest, and disorderly person. Carlos DeJesus, 46, 190 Shute St., Everett, was…
Obituaries 03-13-2013
Alice Toto Dedicated Her Life to Her Family and Her Work Alice (Kelley) Toto of Everett died on March 8. Alice dedicated her life to her family and cafeteria work at the Hale School. She was the beloved wife for…
Mayor Visits Schools for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
This past Friday, Mayor DeMaria had the privilege of visiting the Whittier, Madeline English, Lafayette, and Webster Schools to read to students for Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The Mayor read to four different classes throughout the day, all of whom were…
City Clerk Rushed to Hospital
Everett City Clerk Michael Matarazzo was rushed to the Whidden Hospital Tuesday afternoon, during the Special Primary Election, after suffering an apparent medical emergency. According to sources at the scene, Matarazzo collapsed while overseeing the election at the polling site…