This Sunday is a day set aside to honor our mothers. Few can doubt the loyalty and love that our mothers have exhibited to their children despite the difficulty that some of their children may cause. Growing up in this…
Author: Independent Staff
Sports 05-04-2016
EHS Roundup Softball team blasts Somerville for first win The Everett High softball team broke into the win column in a big way with a 14-2 thrashing of Somerville last Wednesday at Glendale Park. EHS starting pitcher Andrea Landaverde tossed…
Obituaries 05-04-2016
Roberta Maureen Pellerin Whidden Hospital retiree; active member of First Congregational Church for more than 81 years Roberta Maureen (Graham) Pellerin, a lifelong Everett resident, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by…
Reception Held for Governor Baker
Dennis Leonard and Attorney Richard O’Neil hosted a reception for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker last week at Mr. Leonard’s home on Pleasant Street. Several residents, elected officials, and city officials attended the gathering, which was proof positive that the governor…
Newest Lower Broadway Brewery said ‘Lucky’ to be in Everett
By Seth Daniel When Donovan Bailey lost his job a few years ago, he would have never believed that he would end up brewing beer in the industrialized Lower Broadway neighborhood of Everett – and being very excited and happy…
Wynn Clears Environmental Hurdle Again,Unlocking MBTA Land Sale
By Seth Daniel Wynn Boston Harbor received its final state environmental approvals on Monday afternoon from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) when it accepted the comprehensive Section 61 environmental report – an acceptance that looks to have freed up a…
District Attorney Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Everett Square
By Katy Rogers On a seemingly peaceful spring afternoon last Thursday, April 21, gunshots pierced the peacefulness in Everett Square after an individual caused a disturbance on Chelsea Street, allegedly coming after an Everett Police officer with a knife and…
Distrigas Donates $25k in Support Of Summer Jobs for Everett Youth
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with Carol Churchill, Communications Manager for Distrigas of Massachusetts, LLC. The longstanding corporate neighbor donated $25,000 for this year’s City’s Youth Summer Job Program. Distrigas donation supports the Summer Jobs Program that not only employs…
Police Briefs 04-27-2016
Tuesday, 4/12 Jacquelyn Chenard, 36, 282 Linden St., Needham was arrested for two arrest warrants and engaging in sex for a fee. Nahom Haile, 27, 8 Bradford Terr., Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Ramon Pagan,…
Letters to the Editor
When Arab Immigrants bring their non-verbal communication knowledge to the U.S. Dear Editor: Noble culturalists interested in bridging the gaps existing between people of different cultures have been working on decoding extra-linguistic features that are misinterpreted by outsiders. These extra-linguistic…