Saying that if state agencies and commissions aren’t going to look out for the taxpayers of Massachusetts, then the taxpayers will certainly keep an eye on the casino industry for them – and long-time anti-casino advocate John Ribeiro has taken…
Month: July 2015
Slate of Candidates Taking Shape:July 16 is Last Day to Pull Papers, July 20 Last Day to Submit
With just a little over a week to go before the deadlines to pull nomination papers (Thu., July 16) and submit them for certification (Mon., July 20), a large slate of candidates is emerging, as every incumbent Councilor is facing…
Police, Community Talk Frankly about Race and Use of Force
Everett Police and several residents and officials packed the Zion Church Ministries last Tuesday, June 30, for a frank discussion on race and policing in Everett that lasted more than two hours. The proactive panel was part of an ongoing…
Grand Jury Returns Rape Indictment
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced last week that a Middlesex County Grand Jury has indicted Sami Sherif,19, of Everett on one count of rape. An arraignment date for Sherif is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 8, in…
Police Briefs 07-08-2015
Monday 6/22 Jeff Beauvil 19 of 66 Veterans Ave. Everett Was charged with operating a motor vechile with a suspended or revoked license Tuesday 6/23 Noureddine A. Belaid 53 of 370 Ferry St. Everett Was charged with speeding with motor…
Obituaries 07-08-2015
Anthony ‘Tony’ DiBattista Retired auto body shop owner; member of Everett Auxiliary Police, Lions and Elks Anthony “Tony” DiBattista of Everett passed away at N.E. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford on June 30. He was 96 years old. Tony…
Rib Eating Contest
Everett Police Officer Anthony Dinuccio takes a bite into his ribs during the Texas Roadhouse Rib Eating Challenge for charity last Saturday, June 27. Several police and fire departments from the area participated in the contest, which raised money for…
Boys & Girls Club Mural Unveiled at Everett Police Station
Mayor Carlo DeMaria would like to congratulate the Everett Police Department (EPD) and the Boys & Girls Club (BGC) on a successful collaboration that brought a new mural to the Everett Police Department. The EPD and BGC worked together over…
Small Boston Board the Center of Newest Casino Controversy
Just five days before receiving a pointed rejection letter from the Boston’s transportation commissioner concerning a critical Sullivan Square approval process for intermediate traffic improvements, Wynn officials say they met cordially with Mayor Martin Walsh and a top transportation planner…
The Political Race Heating Up
The nomination paper season continues to be as hot as fire as new twists continue to develop with potential candidates entering the race. This week, former State Rep. Wayne Matewsky has pulled papers to run at-large. He told the Independent…