New immigrants Dear Editor, In response to the article, “Where Are all the candidates,” one reason may be, for the City of Everett, that we have many new immigrants coming to live in Everett. If you just look at who…
Author: Independent Staff
An Outstanding Appointment
We wish to take this opportunity to congratulate our State Sen. Sal DiDomenico for his recent appointment by Senate President Stan Rosenberg as the Senate Chair of the newly-created Italian Caucus of the Massachusetts legislature. The establishment of the Italian Caucus…
Obituaries 08-02-2017
Margaret Paci Retired seamstress Margaret (DiRomano) Paci of Cocoa Beach, FL, formerly of Everett, entered into rest on May 28, only one day after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Born in Italy, Margaret lived in Everett for many years before making…
A Great Parade Observing the 125th Anniversary
Happy Birthday, Everett! Everett celebrated its 125th birthday on Saturday, July 22, with an elaborate parade through the city – led by Grand Marshal and former U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington. Hundreds of marchers with elite drum and bugle corps from…
Wynn Boston Gets 4 A.M. Liquor License
By Seth Daniel The push by Wynn Boston Harbor to include a 4 a.m. liquor license for casinos in the State Budget paid off Monday, July 17, when Gov. Charlie Baker signed off on a budget that included the special…
8 Candidates Interviewed Seeking City Clerk Position
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. and Seth Daniel A City Council committee has interviewed eight candidates for the City Clerk position and will recommend three of those candidates to the full body for a possible decision at the Aug. 3 Special…
Planning Board Taking Precautions for Affordable Housing
By Seth Daniel On Monday night, the Everett Planning Board reviewed the first-ever housing proposal that is required to include affordable housing, and the board voted unanimously to bring in an attorney to help get the process correct. George Varoudakis,…
Sen DiDomenico Appointed to Chair Italian Caucus
By John Lynds Everett State Sen. Sal DiDomenico was picked by Senate President Stan Rosenberg to chair the state legislature’s new Italian Caucus. DiDomenico will chair the caucus on the Senate side while with Rep. Paul Donato (D-Medford) and Rep.…
City of Everett Celebrates 125th Anniversary in Style
On Saturday, July 22 Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett hosted a parade and drum and bugle competition to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary. More than 50 floats, groups, characters and national drum and bugle bands joined in…
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Everett Community Development Block Grant
On Thursday, July 20th Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito awarded the City of Everett an $825,000 Community Development Block Grant, one of 39 grants awarded statewide through the $30.5 million program. These funds will help Everett to…