Math and Science-focused curriculum putting children from Everett on the path to college The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) today approved the renewal of the charter for the Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) in Everett, ensuring…
Author: Independent Staff
School Funding Necessities Must Be Met Head On
There is a problem brewing here and it goes like this: every year, the Everett public schools have been growing in numbers by 300-400 students system wide. This is nobody’s fault. These kids have shown up on our doorstep. They…
A Win for the Team, a Mohawk for the Coach
There were two big stories to come out of Saturday afternoon’s hockey game between Everett and Somerville. The first was that the Crimson Tide skated to a 5-2 win over the Highlanders to improve to 9-3-2 on the season and…
Obituaries 02-01-2012
Laurence Curtis, Jr. Employee of Bond Brothers of Everett Laurence J. Curtis, Jr. died unexpectedly on January 28 at his home in Everett. He was 50 years old. The loving father of Nicholas and Anthony Curtis, both of Revere, he…
Police Briefs 02-01-2012
January 23 Evaldo Da Silva, 43, 442 Broadway, Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Robert Dwyer Jr., 54, 44 Maplewood Ave., Everett, was arrested for larceny of property, possession of burglarious tools. Marvin Rivas, 23, 23 Russell St., Everett, was…
Ward 2 Councilor Joseph King Celebrates 85th Birthday
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. and the entire Board of Aldermen flank Ward 2 City Councilor Joseph King and share in the Mayor’s birthday wishes. Councilor King recently celebrated his 85th Birthday. Mayor DeMaria honored the veteran councilor with a citation…
New Officer Appointed to Police Department
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr., Alderman at Large Joseph McGonagle and Chief of Police Steven Mazzie welcome Patrolman Patrick Cassidy. The Board of Alderman unanimously appointed the new officer to the Department. Pictures of the swearing in ceremony and Officer Cassidy…
Everett Pop Warner Programs Merge: Eagles, Huskies Will Become Crimson Tide Pop Warner
Pop Warner football and cheerleading in Everett will have a brand new look in the 2012 season as the Everett Huskies and Everett Eagles organizations have merged and will compete under the unified name of Everett Crimson Tide Pop Warner.…
Alderman Order $1.5 Million Transferred to Schools
The Board of Aldermen ordered $1.5 million transferred from the city’s free cash account to the School Department following a join convention of the Aldermen and the City Council before a huge crowd at Everett City Hall Monday night. The…
Parents of Murder Victim in Dark and Grieving
As the murder investigation into the tragic death of Jessica Cormier continues, her grieving parents say they have been told nothing by the district attorney’s office or the police with regard to the stabbing death of their daughter. Clarence Earl…