Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria will officially seek proposals from interested parties to purchase or lease the Old High School. Since being declared surplus property last year, the Mayor is again entertaining options for the semi-vacant building issuing…
State Aid is Up
Taxpayers heard some good news at the regular meeting of the Common Council on Monday night. According to Senator Sal DiDomenico and Rep. Stephen Smith, the City of Everett will receive about $5 million more in state aid for the…
Mayor’s Re-election Kick-off Open to All
Independent Staff Wednesday evening at the Silver Fox, Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s re-election campaign gets underway officially with his kick-off affair, which is certain to attract a large crowd. The time begins at 6:00 p.m. “This is a time for everyone.…
Everett Charter Commission Proposes Historic Changes for Ballot Question in November
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 43 B, the Everett Charter Commission has given the proposed Charter final report to the Everett City Council for its mandated action that it be submitted to the voters on the Municipal Election,…
A Day to Remember
For most Everett residents who tend to think about their lives, Sunday wasn’t just another day. It sure enough began like just another day. It was a bit cool in the morning but very sunny with a prevailing sea breeze…
Good News
The Everett School Department has been notified that it will be receiving an additional $5 million in Chapter 70 school aid which means the city will not be forced to find an added $1 million it was going to need…
EHS Baseball Team Raises Record to 6-1
The Everett High baseball team rode the big bat and right arm of Shaun McGrath to post a tight 3-2 victory over Greater Boston League rival Malden Thursday. The victory improved the Crimson Tide to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in…
Police Briefs 05-04-2011
Monday, April 25 Thedoria Goldsmith, 46, 10 Richardson Ave., Wakefield, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, speeding. Robert Lewis, 33, 181 Nichols St., Everett, was arrested for domestic assault and battery. Stephen Libby, 28, 214 Ferry St.,…
Obituaries 05-04-2011
Anna Mae Delano Everett resident Anna Mae (Thompson) Delano of Everett died on April 10. She was 79 years old. She is survived by her faithful husband of 59 years Francis X; her loving children David, Catherine, Marianne and the…
Serving Our Country
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason D. Kopp of Everett, a member of Bravo Company, 1-182 Infantry Battalion, Southbridge, Mass., gives thumbs up after zeroing his M-240 Bravo during mobilization training for Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost at Camp Atterbury,…
DeMaria Skillfully Handles Misunderstanding with Revere Residents
-By Seth Daniel For the Independent Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. is very skilled at working political crowds and helping residents with concerns in Everett, but over the past week, he used those skills quite well across the city line…
Community: Rezendes Honored by HopeFund
-By Cary Shuman For the Independent Kathleen Rezendes BNY Mellon in Everett, was honored on April 13 at hopeFound, for her exceptional volunteer work HopeFound is a non-profit organization that serves men and women in the Greater Boston area who…