Tuesday, 5/2 Julio Cuello-Vernaver, 60, 4549 Washington St., Roslindale, was arrested for speeding, illegal possession of Class A substance, carrying a knife, giving false name, falsifying documents, immigration customs. Emanuel Ortiz, 25, 8 Walnut St., Everett, was arrested on warrants.…
Author: Independent Staff
Why I’m Fighting on Beacon Hill for Our Schools
By Senator Sal DiDomenico Residents of Gateway Cities throughout the Commonwealth have probably heard quite a bit about how their schools are facing dire budget gaps due to a change in the way the state counts low-income students. This has…
Gov Baker Stands Tall — Again
The swift and unequivocal announcement last Friday by Gov. Charlie Baker that Massachusetts will join in an initiative with other states to encourage alternative forms of energy in order to reduce carbon emissions is yet another example of the sort…
Sports 06-07-2017
EHS Roundup EHS softball ends season with 19-7 win The Everett High softball team ended its 2017 season on an upMISCbeat note with a 19-7 victory over Malden on the holiday last Monday. The Lady Crimson Tide took command from…
Memorial Day in Everett
Harry Brienza, father of the late Chris Brienza – who was an active member of the Navy – and Mayor Carlo DeMaria shared an embrace during the Memorial Day Parade prior to the ceremonies in Glenwood Cemetery.
Remembrance and Sorrow:Everett’s Memorial Day Ceremony Recalls a Local Hero
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Brienza was a favored son of Everett, a standout scholar-athlete during his academic career at Everett High School, a devoted son, loyal brother and a friend to all he knew. He…
Pushing for A Change:Alcohol Task Force Gets Underway, Total Wine Launches Campaign
By Seth Daniel Total Wine & More has launched a major advocacy campaign called the Consumers First Initiative to push for a change in alcohol pricing policies in the state, this coming on the same week at the new Alcohol…
Everett McDonald’s Hosts Idea Man from the Corporate Kitchen
By Seth Daniel If anyone ever wondered how new items make it to the menu of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Everett on Lower Broadway, the quick answer is that it takes a lot of tasting. McDonald’s Corporate Chef Mike Lingo,…
New Energy Efficient Parking Kiosks Set to Begin
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City’s new parking kiosks with smart meter technology went live on Tuesday, May 30th. During this initial kick-off, the pay stations will accept payment for parking throughout Everett Square. Below is…
City to Plant 100 Trees for This Season
In an effort to continue to beautify and prepare our neighborhoods for the spring and summer months, Mayor DeMaria, the Department of Public Works and the Office of Planning and Development recently coordinated the planting of trees across the City.…