Last week a couple of whales were spotted in Boston Harbor. For those of us growing up in Boston in the 1970’s and 80’s, when many of our rivers and the harbor served as a toxic chemical and sewage dump,…
Author: Independent Staff
Bocce Tournament
Anthony Cataldo concentrates on his next throw during Saturday’s annual bocce tournament at Sacramone Park. Councilors Michael Marchese and Mike Mangan hosted the annual Bocce tournament on Saturday, July 22. Despite a little rain, there was a huge turnout for…
‘Voice’ Finalist
Local finalist, James Massone, worked in his father’s auto body shop on Lower Broadway in Everett before his TV debut on season two of ‘The Voice.’ Massone performed for Outside The Box in Boston Common Wednesday, July 15, to the delight…
Sand Sculpting Festival
Sand Sculptors Leonardo Ugilini (left) and Enguerrand David (right) discuss the steeple of the Old North Church on Revere Beach Monday morning as the centerpiece sculpture began to take shape – a piece dedicated to Massachusetts’s historical sites that includes…
Investigators Still Looking into Death of Everett Worker at Malden Car Wash
An Everett man was struck and killed while working at a Malden car wash on Sunday morning, prompting calls by worker safety groups to protect workers from car accidents and deaths. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Malden Police Chief…
Mayor DeMaria Announces CDBG Funding for City
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is happy to announce that the Department of Planning and Development has received the FY2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to use on development projects for the 2016 fiscal year. “These funds will be put to good…
Local Talent on ‘The Voice’
Outside The Box Boston hosted a number of free performances throughout the week at Boston Common from July 14-19. The free festival, which boasted to have entertainment for everyone’s tastes, included more than 100 artists and performers. One of the…
Letter to the Editor
Officially On the Ballot To the Editor: It is with overwhelming energy that I can officially say I am a candidate for the Ward Six City Council seat in the upcoming November 3, 2015 local election. I would like to…
Obituaries 07-22-2015
Stephen Douglas Jefferson July 13, 1948 – July 4, 2015 Stephen Douglas Jefferson of South Yarmouth, formerly of Everett, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus suddenly on Saturday, July 4. “I am Free,” would be his…
Skeritt Campaign Kicks Off!
Friends and supporters gathered at the 8/10 Grille on June 18 to officially kick off the campaign for Dan Skeritt, who is running for Everett City Council at Large. “I’m humbled by the outpouring of support here tonight and the…