By Seth Daniel Alanna Felix and Patricia Flores are just two of hundreds of girls that attend Northeast Vocational School in Wakefield, but they often find themselves alone in their studies. That’s because they study carpentry, and they are two…
Author: Independent Staff
EFD Bravely Battles Devastating Fires
This past week, the City of Everett witnessed several devastating fires on Central Ave Ferry Street, and Main Street. Flames engulfed the houses and caused severe damage to the interior and exterior. Fortunately, the residents in all three locations were…
Wynn Boston Harbor Details Changes to Mass Gaming
By Seth Daniel The Wynn Boston Harbor group detailed changes to its Everett resort casino during a meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) on Thursday, March 2, in Springfield – noting that the retail component of the project has…
Down the Road Gets License for New Taproom, April Opening
By Seth Daniel Adding to the boom of breweries in Everett will soon be Down the Road Brewery, which got its Farmer’s Pouring License on Monday night from the Everett License Commission. The license will allow the brewery and its…
Council to Take Up $1.3 Million Transfer for Schools
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. School Department officials met with the City Council Committee of the Whole on Thursday night, March 2, to explain their need for a $1.3 million transfer for the current school year and how they will use…
Chuck E. Cheese Ordered to Have Details on School Vacations
By Seth Daniel The cheese stood alone on Monday night at Everett City Hall, as representatives from Chuck E. Cheese were called to hearings of the Council’s Public Safety Committee and the License Commission regarding the most recent incident of…
Homeless Man Identified, Sought in Oakland Avenue Murder
By Seth Daniel Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Steven Mazzie announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect in the murder of Francis Brescia, 65, of Everett. At the same time, Mayor…
Police Briefs 03-08-2017
Sunday, 2/19 Lisa Carrafiello, 52, 79 Swan St., Everett, was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (2 counts). Monday, 2/20 Alexander Martinez, 41, 497 Broadway, Everett, was arrested on a probation warrant. Anthony Prisco, 55, 14…
Letter to the Editor
Opioid-Related Overdose: How Naloxone Can Save Lives in Our Community Dear Editor, As a future nurse practitioner, it is important to bring awareness to high risk disorders within the community. The opioid crisis continues to be a significant public health…
Massachusetts is No 1
Last week’s cover story in U.S. News & World Report that ranks Massachusetts as the overall top state in the nation comes as no surprise to those of us who have worked and lived in the Commonwealth for most of…