William Grover Longtime Whidden Hospital Security Officer William H. “Billy” Grover of Everett, formerly of Chelsea, died at the Everett Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday evening, March 15. He was 79 years old. Born in Chelsea, he was the son…
Author: Independent Staff
Local Kids Participate in Rec Center Basketball Camp
Everett students got a chance to work on their basketball skills during the Everett Recreation Departments basketballcamp. Former and current students from Lesley College helped with the program.
Eagle Bank Donates to Tailored for Success
On March 3, 2011, Christine Falzarano (above left), Vice President, and Heather Wetterneck (above right), Assistant Vice President and CRA Officer, of Eagle Bank presented Elizabeth Hart, Founder and Executive Director of Tailored for Success, with a check for $250.00…
Work to Start on Repaving Streets
The Aldermen were told at Monday night’s meeting at City Hall that residents on Evelyn Road, Reynolds Ave. and County Road will be receiving new sidewalks, trees and repaved streets starting in April. City Engineer Julius Ofurie said that the…
How Safe Are We?
The events in Japan, where three out of four nuclear reactors at a power producing plant are apparently ruptured and spewing radiation, are a reason to look closer at Everett’s relationship to danger. This isn’t meant as an indictment of…
Police Briefs 03-16-2011
Tuesday, March 8 Darwin DeLeon, 24, 33 Newton St., Everett, was arrested for failure to stop for police and operating motor vehicle with revoked license. Joao Martins, 47, 1507 Pleasant St., Fall River, was arrested for operating motor vehicle with…
The Crisis in Japan a Reminder to Us All
The catastrophe in Japan is an opportunity for all of us living on the East Coast to reflect on our good fortune. We are lucky the earth doesn’t quake here the way it does along the Pacific rim, where tsunamis…
Captain James Henry
It is hard for those of us who work in the private sector to understand fully what it means to have spent 28 years of your professional work life with the Everett Police Department. In fact, spending 28 years with…
Congressman Markey on the Mark
Our congressman Ed Markey told the Congress this week that we must re-think building nuclear reactors on or near to earthquake prone areas. We commend the congressman for his common sense and we urge his colleagues to follow it.
Obituaries 03-16-2011
Richard J. O’Meara Of Medford Richard J. “Dick” O’Meara of Medford died on March 11. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Fontaine); devoted father of Cathleen E. O’Meara of Medford, Brian C. O’Meara and his wife, Kate, of Knoxville,…