Former mayor and city clerk John Hanlon has officially announced his candidacy for the Everett representative’s seat now held by Representative Stephen Smith. He will be facing Smith in the September primary. Hanlon told the Independent that he will be…
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Charter Commision gets nod to proceed – State approves review of Everett’s system of government
The City’s Charter Study Commission now is official in the eyes of the State. After hitting a roadblock, City and State elected officials acted swiftly to remedy the problem and keep the process moving forward. “We’ve been working right along…
DiDomenico spent less in Special Election, still won
Though State Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) took home the Senate seat in last spring’s Special Election, he did not spend the most to get it. New figures out last week from the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF)…
Heat wave hits region; Everett prepared
Monday and Tuesday’s oppressive heat was apparently handled well by residents throughout the city. The Board of Health reported no calls throughout much of Tuesday for aid as a result of the heat wave. The mayor’s office sent out an…
Betting on the future – Casino plan unveiled by Suffolk Downs
If the legislature finishes the expanded gambling bill and sends it on to the governor for his signature – and if the governor signs it – Suffolk Downs is ready to jump into the future with a resort style gaming…
Closure sought on project – DeMaria wants Island End River project completed
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. is still going to pursue fixing the sewer line along the Island End River, despite the Board of Aldermen rejecting authorization to bond $10 million dollars. The administration, after taking the reins…
Movie Making in Everett
On the Everett-Chelsea line at PoBoy’s sub shop on Third Street an independent film was being shot Wednesday afternoon. “Remnant” is the title of the film which traces the story of a woman searching for the shooter in her husband’s…
Everett High alum hopes children’s parties will be ‘Tickled Pink’
Pollyanna Soares, a resident of Everett since 2001 and Class of 2002 graduate of Everett High School, has started a children’s party entertainment business, Tickled Pink Children’s Party Entertainment. Soares is a Class of 2006 graduate of Gordon College where…
Licensing Board takes heat over liquor license hearing
The City of Everett License Commission printed a legal notice in the Herald Leader News and Gazette last week about a new license about to be granted at 13 School Street for a place to be known as Backpackers Pub.…
Trial starts for Everett murder victim
The trial of the East Boston man accused of killing a 27-year-old Everett man inside King Arthur’s Lounge in Chelsea began last week and jurors visited the crime scene Monday. Jesse Camacho, 23, of East Boston, who went by the…