The annual Homecoming Parade was held last Saturday under perfect skies. The day-long festivities were capped off with the annual clash of football rivals the Cambridge Falcons at Everett Stadium. The Tide went on to romp over their rivals 28-0.…
What Do You Propose That Will Increase Public Safety?
As a lead up to the upcoming Mayoral election, the first in Everett’s history that will give the Mayor a four-year term, The Everett Independent has engaged the two candidates for Mayor – Incumbent Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Alderman Robert…
Redevelopment Authority Approved: Measure Now Headed to Board of Aldermen
The Everett Common Council voted 15-1 on two resolutions Monday night that effectively establish the need for a Redevelopment Authority and the mechanism for establishing one under state law, with only Councilor Joseph King voting against the measures. The two…
News Analysis: Redevelopment Authority Also Needed for Land Swap with MBTA
If you read between the lines Monday night, while watching the debate among the City Councilors about the need for the administration’s request to establish a Redevelopment Authority (RA) in Everett, you might have heard that the RA is needed…
Bruno Pushes for More Testing at 7-acre Park
Councilor Lorrie Bruno has once again asked the city’s Planning and Development Department and the administration to have soil testing completed on the topsoil at Seven-Acre Park, which sits atop a brownfield site where General Electric used to run a…
Election Is Just Around the Corner
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…
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…