Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Veterans Commissioner Joseph Hickey and the Office of Veterans Services would like to invite residents to help with the placement of flags on Veterans graves for Memorial Day. Flag placement will take place at both the Glenwood…
Author: Independent Staff
News Briefs
McLaughlin looks to re-enter city politics Former Everett Common Councilor Michael McLaughlin has announced that he will be running for the Ward Six seat on the Everett City Council next fall. McLaughlin, who was a candidate in a three-way race…
Senior Social is planned for May 20
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Council on Aging has planned its next Senior Social for Wednesday, May 20th at 11:45AM at The Connolly Center. This month’s social will be in celebration of Mother’s Day, and will feature a traditional Turkey Dinner with…
New Program Scheduled to Start at Senior Center
Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Council on Aging is starting a new program at The Connolly Center, “Senior Glee” with Diane Calderone Ellis. This new program will start on Tuesday, May 19th at 1pm and will continue on Tuesdays at The Connolly…
Colm Bohill:Beloved Member of the Independent Newspaper Group
There was never a time when one could not laugh with him, nor a moment that passed when he was short of the perfect word to describe any situation. That’s how friends, family and co-workers most remember Colm Bohill, 69,…
Teens in Everett Against Substance Abuse to Lead Alcohol Awareness Rally
In recognition of April as Alcohol Awareness Month, Teens in Everett Against Substance Abuse (TEASA) will hold an alcohol awareness rally on April 16th at 4:30pm in Everett Square. Sixty-six percent of high school students and 33 percent of middle…
Police Briefs 04-22-2015
Tuesday, 4/7 Lynne Baker, 35, 240 Albany St., Cambridge, was arrested on a warrant. Vicheth So, 35, 93 Bryant St., Everett, was arrested for possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute, with possession with intent to distribute…
Sports 04-22-2015
EHS Roundup EHS softball team opens with two victories The Everett High softball team got its season underway in fine fashion with a pair of victories in its long-delayed opening week. The Lady Crimson Tide easily handled Somerville, 15-0, last…
Obituaries 04-22-2015
William Pothier Marine Machinist William J. Pothier of Everett passed away on April 18. He was 66 years old. Mr. Pothier was 1966 graduate of Everett High School and a longtime marine machinist for General Ship. The beloved son of…
Chess Tournament
Assia Majdi strategizes her next move during the 20th Anniversary Chess Tournament at the Parlin Library on Saturday morning, April 11. Many kids turned out to compete in the tournament, which was sponsored by the Everett Public Library.