The outpouring of world-wide respect for Nelson Mandela, the former leader of South Africa who passed away December 5 at the age of 95, is unprecedented in the world we live in today. No one reading this editorial can even…
Author: Independent Staff
Police Briefs 12-18-2013
11/27 Richard Prince, 31, 39 Allston St., Charlestown, MA, was arrested for Operating under the Influence of Drugs and resisting arrest. Jahzelle Wolcott, 19, 201 Chelsea St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant.
Sharing the Marquee: Marquis Holman and His Father, George Enjoy Their Athletic Successes Together
They were a team within a team, senior Marquis Holman, a standout running back for the Everett High football team, and his father, George L. Holman, an aide to the coaching staff in the state’s most successful program. While Marquis…
Obituaries 12-18-2013
Dr. Thomas Montenero Longtime Everett Dentist Dr. Thomas R. Montenero of North Reading, a former longtime Everett resident, passed away at home on December 15. He was 59 years old. A graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Dr. Montenero was…
Everett Co-operative Bank Hosts Santa Greeting
One of the sweetest elements of Christmas is that expression of sheer delight on a child’s face while he grasps his mother’s hand tightly before meeting Santa Claus. He fidgets in line, looking over the crowd on his tip toes;…
Holiday Trees
City Hall and Everett students make a team that would make Santa Claus and Rudolph proud. For proof, be sure to drive by the grounds of the old Everett High School — especially at night — and enjoy the holiday…
City Well Prepared for Snow Season
With the snow season now upon us, the City is well prepared for both snow removal and emergency measures. The Mayor met recently with his senior staff to ensure that the procedures, staffing, and supplies for snow removal and parking…
Tax Rate Announced
The adage of the only certainty in life is death and taxes always rings home this time of the year as city officials set the new municipal tax rate. This year, the tax rate will drop for both the residential…
Obituaries 12-11-2013
Philip Francis Iorio, III Of Everett Sept. 9, 1970-Dec. 4, 2013 Philip Francis Iorio, III of Everett, died on December 4. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Demeulle) Iorio and devoted father of Haley Iorio, both of Everett; loving…
Community Comes Together for Fall Clean up
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett held a hugely successful Fall Clean Up Event on Saturday, November 23rd. Residents and City workers came together in an effort to ready properties throughout the City for the holiday season. Volunteers…