By Frank Anzalotti Our nation’s relationship with regulations involves a careful balance of competing interests – demand for convenient, easy access to goods and services alongside the need for public safety. This dynamic affects every aspect of modern life, including…
Author: Independent Staff
There Are Only Winners
Last week’s election shows that civic spirit is very much alive in our community. The large number of candidates, who gave up their time and money over the course of the last few months to meet voters and state their…
On Beacham Street
The news that Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino are working together to fix Beacham Street with the hope of landing state and federal grants certainly is good news. This main roadway serves not only commuters, but…
Everett Multi Family Homes Problem
The real estate boom with soaring high prices has certainly made home ownership difficult for many people to realize this part of the American dream in our community. Home ownership has been for many buyers to purchase multi-family homes. However,…
The Holiday Season is Approaching — Remember to Help Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, the approaching holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens…
Sports 11-15-2017
EHS Roundup Lyles named to NEC all-star team Everett High volleyball co-captain Isabella Lyles has been selected an All Star in the Northeastern Conference. Isabella was nominated by the other coaches in the league and then was selected to…
Obituaries 11-15-2017
Lisa Jean Olivero Of Billerica, formerly of Everett Lisa Jean Olivero of Billerica, formerly of Everett, died on November 5. The beloved daughter of Ronald and Kathleen (Kenny) Olivero, she was the loving sister of Kristine Lamoso and her husband,…
Everett Sees Extremely Close Vote in At-Large Council Race:Simonelli Prevails over Martins in Ward 2
By Seth Daniel The City Election on Tuesday night saw an extremely close race in the City Council at-large race, most especially between the final two spots – which were decided by fewer than 30 votes as Councilors Peter Napolitano…
Ironworkers,Wynn Boston Harbor Celebrates Topping Off of Steel
By Seth Daniel The Ironworkers Local 7 and Wynn Boston Harbor combined to hold a steel topping off ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 2, as the project moves from the steel structure of the lower levels and the parking garage to…
Joe and Kathy O’Donnell Raise $1 Million for Cystic Fibrosis
By Cary Shuman Joe O’Donnell and Kathy O’Donnell hosted the 33rd Annual Joey O’Donnell Film Premiere Sunday night at the Natick Mall and AMC Theatre, Framingham. The event benefitting The Joey Fund and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raised $1 million. Joey…