The world of recycling has not been clean and green lately, as a worldwide shift in the business has now filtered down to the City. DPW Director Greg St. Louis told the Independent this week that the City will be…
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Gerly Adrien Will Donate 50 Percent of State Rep Salary to Everett Elderly, Schools and Workforce Development
Gerly Adrien, candidate for state representative, is committed to donating half her salary, if elected, to Everett. Adrien said she cares to show that the role is not about the money or title, but about improving and helping Everett as…
State Health Officials Announce Fourth Case of West Nile Virus:Women from Middlesex County the Latest Report, Everett at High Risk
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Tuesday announced the fourth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The person is a woman in her 50s from Middlesex County who was never hospitalized for her…
Ready for Some Football
Everett High football standout Mike Sainristil fields a mock-kickoff during the first day of practice on Friday, Aug. 17, at Everett Memorial Stadium. The senior – who has committed to play for Virginia Tech – will be the likely leader…
Joe McGonagle BBQ Fundraiser
Residents showed their support for State Rep. Joe McGonagle at his BBQ fundraiser on Thursday evening, Aug. 16, at the Silver Fox. McGonagle is in an exciting, three-way re-election campaign that will be decided in the Democratic Primary on Sept.…
That ‘nco’ Deserves an ‘Encore’: Lettering Begins to Go Up on Tower
The Encore Boston Harbor tower begins to look more and more like the drawings that Everett residents have looked at for years, and this week many were surprised to see the ‘Encore’ moniker begin to be placed on the top…
First ‘Dealer School’ for Encore Casino Begins Classes Next Month at Cambridge College
Now that the Encore casino tower has come into full view of Everett, it’s time to learn how to deal a good hand. Encore Boston Harbor, Cambridge College in Charlestown and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced this week that…
Village Residents Describe Chaos for Opening Week of Expanded New Pioneer Charter
Residents of Fleet Court in the Village have taken this week to patrolling their own street. The small private way hasn’t incurred a wave of crime or some other rash of misdeeds, but rather it has been inundated with desperate…
State Rep Debate Features Lively Questions, and Interesting Answers
To date, the only state representative debate to include all three candidates took place last Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Parlin Library – and each candidate put on their game face and gave impressive answers to a packed house. State…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing” has been…