Author: Independent Staff

Police Briefs 08-26-2015

Tues., 8/11 John Jay Little, 42, 20 Mohan St., Everett, was arrested for parole violation. Noe Vitelio Tejada, 30, 71 New Park St., Lynn, was arrested for operating of a motor vehicle unlicensed, speeding and failure to stop for police.…

Obituaries 08-26-2015

David Whelton, Sr. Worked for McGinn Bus Co.; Member of Teamsters Local 42 of Lynn David A. Whelton, Sr. of Everett died unepectedly after being taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital on Friday, August 21 after becoming ill at his…

Police Briefs 08-19-2015

Man arrested with stolen car and firearm A Medford man was arrested two weeks ago with a stolen motor vehicle and a stolen firearm, by Everett Police. Ryan McMasters, age 32 of Medford was charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor…

Letter to the Editor

Investing in the future To the Editor: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) newly announced Clean Power Plan is, in the words of Administrator Gina McCarthy, “an investment in a better future for all of our children.” With a promise…

Obituaries 08-19-2015

Rita Zervos Retired Licensed Practical Nurse Rita J. (Meleones) Zervos, a lifelong resident of Everett, entered into rest on August 13 in the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She was 84 years old. Born in Everett, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse…

National Night Out

Everett Patrolman Rizza demonstrates that K-9 Jugo is able to detect hidden drugs or weapons by scent during the annual National Night Out Festivities in Everett last Tuesday, Aug. 4. Hundreds attended the annual event, which is a long-standing nationwide effort to…

Stay Safe

After the long and cold winter that we experienced, all of us are taking every opportunity to get outdoors this summer.  However, everyone (including our children) needs to take a moment before dashing outside in view of the warning recently…