Justin Nascimento will become the third member of his family to play in the Harry Agganis All-Star Football Classic tonight (Wednesday) at Manning Field in Lynn. Nascimento, a Pope John High School Class of 2010 graduate joins his brothers, Jason…
Month: July 2010
Helping out Somerville during an emergency
Following Saturday’s extraordinary downpour of rain, the city of Somerville’s police and fire station as well as its dispatch and 911 center was literally and physically put out of business. The city of Everett expeditiously offered itself as a temporary…
And speaking of the recent rainstorms
The Saturday downpour that doused Everett and the region caused the heated earth, grass, trees, bushes, streets and structures to be cooled off as well as cleaned-off of dust and soot. It was a wonderful downpour for those reasons. To…
A nice idea but a very costly one
The DiMaria Administration recently hired a consulting firm to measure the efficacy and efficiency of combining many – six – public service and safety buildings, including city hall, into one. The ideas was to see if one big complex –…
Arrest Report 07-14-2010
Monday, July 5 Paul Ricci, 42, 385 Main St., Everett, was arrested for aggravated assault and battery on an disabled elderly, assault and battery. Tiea Ricci, 40, 385 Main St., Everett, was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous…
Obituaries 07-14-2010
Daniel Aragona National Guard retiree Daniel Aragona of Wakefield, formerly of Malden, died on July 10 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers. He was 82 years old. A faithful member of the Eagle Heights Assembly of God Church, Chelsea…
Heat wave hits region; Everett prepared
Monday and Tuesday’s oppressive heat was apparently handled well by residents throughout the city. The Board of Health reported no calls throughout much of Tuesday for aid as a result of the heat wave. The mayor’s office sent out an…
Betting on the future – Casino plan unveiled by Suffolk Downs
If the legislature finishes the expanded gambling bill and sends it on to the governor for his signature – and if the governor signs it – Suffolk Downs is ready to jump into the future with a resort style gaming…
Closure sought on project – DeMaria wants Island End River project completed
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. is still going to pursue fixing the sewer line along the Island End River, despite the Board of Aldermen rejecting authorization to bond $10 million dollars. The administration, after taking the reins…
One great tradition deserves another – EHS standouts will showcase their skills in Agganis Classic
The last time Everett High football players Sherwood Jonathas, Jean Bourdeau, Michael Thomas, and Jainyme Da Silveira were together on the field was the Division 1 Super Bowl in December at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The temperature was about 30…