Kathleen Davidson Retired nurse Kathleen M. “Kathie” (Hogan) Davidson, 71, of Plaistow, NH, passed away on Sunday. October 31 at Penacook Place in Haverhill. Born and raised in Everett, she was the daughter of the late James and Marian (Reid)…
DeMaria Announces Selection of Everett’s First Diversity Director
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the selection of Cathy L. Draine as the City of Everett’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “I appreciate that residents have shared with me their thoughts on…
Farewell, But Not Goodbye: A Personal Thank You to the Community from Manny Lopes
Special to the Independent Manny Lopes, who has in many ways become the face of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), will officially leave the Health Center Friday to become Executive Vice President of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts. Lopes…
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Election Day is Set for this Tuesday, Nov. 2
Election Day in Everett is less than a week away. There are 11 contested races, ranging from mayor to Ward School Committee, for voters to decide. Four incumbents have no opponents . The most-watched race will be for mayor, with incumbent…
Baker, DeMaria Announce New Footbridge to Connect Assembly Square With Encore Boston Harbor
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined Gov. Charlie Baker and Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone at a press conference Friday to announce construction plans for a new pedestrian footbridge that will connect the Assembly Square MBTA Station with the Encore Boston Harbor…
DeMaria’s Zoning Changes for Exxon Site Approved
The Everett Planning Board met on Monday night and unanimously approved with a favorable recommendation Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s request for a zoning change for the 96-acre site of Exxon property on lower Broadway. The City Council at a special meeting…
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Steven Mazzie have confirmed an investigation into a fatal shooting in Everett. On October 22, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Everett Police responded to a report of shots being fired…
STEM Opportunities in the Commonwealth Are Greater than Ever
STEM-heavy industries are leading Massachusetts’ recent economic growth according to a studyreleased by Commonwealth Corporation in partnership with the Executive Office of Education (EOE), and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) for the fourth annual Massachusetts STEM…
Encore Boston Harbor Spa Offers Winter Skincare Treatment
Encore Boston Harbor has announced that their signature spa has reopened for services seven days a week. They have a new signature treatment to help replenish moisture into dry skin during the cold, winter months. The Moisture & Musclease Body…
Former Bank Manager Pleads Guilty to Tax Scheme
A former bank manager pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to falsely inflating taxpayer’s federal income tax refunds and diverting a portion of those refunds to accounts controlled by him and others. Christian Zynga, 46, formerly of Everett, pleaded…
Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act Ensuring More Students Access to Free Meals at School
Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Education James Peyser joined lawmakers to participate in a ceremonial bill signing for An Act Promoting Student Nutrition (H 3999) which increases students’ access to free school meals and prohibits…