For the next several weeks, our staff will be asking Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Alderman Robert Van Campen questions about their vision for the City of Everett as they seek the corner office. Their remarks will be unedited. We hope…
Author: Independent Staff
Another Great Homecoming
The weather gods were on our side Saturday for the Homecoming Parade with almost perfect weather. Thousands of residents enjoyed the almost-daylong festivities. On the pages of this week’s newspaper are photographs of the event. We thank the organizers and…
Guest Op-Ed: The Need for a Redevelopment Authority
At the most recent Rules and Ordinances meeting, my administration made a presentation on the importance of establishing a Redevelopment Authority for the City. On Monday night, the Council joined me in supporting a Redevelopment Authority and I urge the…
6 Managed Care Organizations Selected for Health Care Coverage
Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) John Polanowicz announced last week that six managed care organizations have been selected to provide comprehensive health care coverage for low-income adults who will qualify for the new MassHealth CarePlus program as part…
Yard Waste Pickup Program Entering Final Two Months – October and November
Mayor Carlo DeMaria would like to remind all residents of the final two months of the 2013 Yard Waste Program. Yard waste must be placed curbside by 7:00AM and will be collected only on Saturdays on the days listed below:…
Police Briefs 10-09-2013
September 23 Fredy Castro, 46, 26 Russell ST., Everett, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Fadi Zailah, 53, 6 Saugus Ave., Saugus, was arrested for aggravated assault and battery. September 25 Henry Acosta, 19, 59 Bruman Rd.,…
Tide Romps in Homecoming Game, 28-0
Before the homecoming game Coach DiBiaso wrote “2001 Thanksgiving” on the white board in the locker room. He asked some of his veteran coaches to talk about that day and what it meant to the Everett football program. For Coach…
Obituaries 10-09-2013
Walter Currant Shriner and 75 Year Member of Boy Scouts Walter L. Currant of Wakefield, formerly of Everett, died on October 5 at the Chelsea Soldiers Home. He was 92 years old. Mr. Currant was born in Medford on December…
Massive Homecoming Celebration Saturday: Parade Will Honor Carlos Arredondo
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) and its Homecoming 2013 organizers have finalized plans for this Saturday’s day-long festivities, highlighted by an extravagant parade and culminating in a football game between the Crimson Tide and their Greater Boston League rivals from…
Happy 105th
Residents of Whitney-Lorenti House on Summer Street, joined with Lucy Sylvester on September 27, to celebrate her 105th birthday. She was born in 1908. State Representative Wayne Matewsky presented Lucy with a citation on behalf of the House of Representatives,…