(This is the third part of an occasional series on the practices of the Everett Police to help clarify what does and does not happen on the local police department, framed under the national discussion about policing strategies and potential…
Month: July 2020
Wildlife Takeover? Well, Maybe Not, But Animals Are Becoming More Visible
It seems the squirrels aren’t afraid anymore. And the possums come out in the daytime, coyotes roam the streets and turkeys journey from one side of Everett to the other. Though it’s up for debate just why, wildlife experts agree…
MSO Announces Seven New Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases
Staff Report The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced last week seven individuals, including six Work Release and Community Work Program participants residing in a minimum security building, physically separated from the facility’s main housing structure, have tested positive for COVID-19. All…
When Did the U.S. Go from First to Worst?
For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, Long overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…
Letter to the Editor
They Deserve Our Support Dear Editor, On Monday morning I stood on the picket line with the employees of Veterans Transportation in Everett. It is absolutely a shame that yet more blue-collar workers like the drivers of Teamsters Joint Council…
Local Football Star, Marcus Romboli Heads to Central Michigan
By Michelle Fenelon, Special to the Independent When Marcus Romboli lined up against now former Milton quarterback Jake Wilcox in the Super Bowl, his life came full circle. Six years prior, Romboli and Wilcox played together on the Crimson Tide…
Obituaries 07-15-2020
James Furlong Gillette retiree James (Jim) P. Furlong passed away in peace on July 7. Born in Medford on June 10, 1939, Jim attended St. Joseph’s Parochial Grammar School and Matignon High School in Medford. Jim attended Northeastern University earning…
Safe Independence Day Celebration
The 600 Chooses Contractor, Ready for Jan. Ground Breaking
One of the hallmarks of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Everett has been that construction and permitting have chugged on for major projects throughout the city. One after another, companies have been willing to attend online meetings, work remotely with City…