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Everett Police recover drugs and guns in warrant search
The Everett Police Special Criminal Investigation Unit along with the ATF State Police, Somerville Police and Middlesex Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 32 Parker St. in the early morning of July 19. This was the result of information developed over several months of investigation for possibly drug dealing at that location. Entry was... »
Eagle Bank Donates $5,000 to Bread of Life
On July 14, Christine Falzarano (pictured left), Vice President and CRA officer of Eagle Bank, presented Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Special Projects Coordinator for Bread of Life, with a check for $5,000 to support Bread of Life’s mission to help the hungry and homeless. Founded in 1980, Bread of Life provides free meals, a food... »
National Night Out Tuesday August 3rd
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. and the Everett Police Department invite all businesses, citizens, civic groups, organizations, and local officials to participate in Everett’s Seventh Annual National Night Out – America’s Night Out against crime. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, August 3, at the Everett Recreation Center from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Everett’s... »
Hanlon announces officially for Representative seat
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 running a strong, well funded, multi-faceted campaign in the effort to unseat Smith. “I will work hard... »
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 and this act by the Commonwealth removes a major hurdle that threatened to slow... »
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) showed that DiDomenico spent about $20,000 less than his next highest challenger, Tim Flaherty. Flaherty, of... »
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 advisory Tuesday afternoon to the city’s elderly residents and to all those with breathing related illness... »
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 and entertainment complex. Suffolk Downs’ ownership is prepared to begin immediately with dramatic renovations of... »
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 of the project since 2008, is looking to bring closure to a long-standing storm water... »
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 death. Two of the good looking lead characters shown are Malden’s Domenic Ricci and... »
