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…
Author: Independent Staff
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…
Good News for Homeowners and Families
Everett was highlighted in a recent Boston Globe article for being a community that the Globe ranked among the top real estate markets in the Greater Boston area, along with other communities such as Concord, Newton, and Cambridge. The road…
Obituaries 04-27-2016
Nancy Palma Avid Reader Nancy Palma of Everett died suddenly on April 19. She was 74 years old. An avid reader who loved doting on her grandchildren, she was the beloved wife of Alfred Palma, who died in 2006; dear…
A Super Smile
Cristofer Hernandez makes his mark on a Keith Haring inspired graffiti drawing during the Community Art Night at Everett High School last week. Art from students all over the city was on display for everyone to see, whether paintings or even T-Shirts.
New Animal Control Officer Gorgone Brings Compassionate Approach to the Position
By Katy Rogers Stacia Gorgone was recently appointed as the Animal Control Officer (ACO) in the City of Everett, and this week she said she is really enjoying her new job. Gorgone has been well known in the community for…
Pac-Man Fever:Everett’s Bit Fest Catching On,Expanding
By Seth Daniel If the Space Invaders have gotten the evil upper hand in one’s life, then it’s time to get back in the game and meet three guys based in Everett who bring old video games back to life.…
Everett Real Estate Market Highlighted in Globe Magazine
By Seth Daniel Mentioned in the same breath as Newton, Concord and Cambridge, Everett was picked by Boston Globe Magazine last week as one of the top real estate markets in all of the region. The piece ran in the…