UNOFFICIAL PRELIMINARY ELECTION SEPT. 19, 2023
Everett High Football Routs Somerville for Coach Justin Flores’ First Career Victory
The Everett High football opened defense of its Greater Boston League title with a 59-0 decision over Somerville last Friday night at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. The victory was the first for head coach Justin Flores at the helm of…
Everett To Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will host an Italian American Heritage Month Celebration event on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event will begin with a flag raising at City Hall, 484…
Scenes From Preliminary Election Day
Newest Roundabout in Everett Taking Shape: Intersection of Chelsea and Ferry Streets
Everett Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Matewksy has viewed the preliminary outline of the new roundabout in the city, and he is optimistic that it will improve the flow of traffic. There are currently orange and white barrels in the middle…
City To Dedicate Memorial Plaque in Honor of Gilbert Dell Isola
Special to the Independent The City of Everett will be dedicating a memorial plaque to honor the memory of former alderman and city councilor Gilbert “Gil” Dell Isola on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m., at Rivergreen Park near the…
Everett Public Library Calendar of Events
Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, September 25th at 6:00 pm. We will discuss Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes, 18+. Call Kathleen at (617) 394 2300, or send an email to [email protected],…
PCSS Recognized Among U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 Best High Schools
Recently, U.S. News and World Report has ranked the 2023 Best High Schools in the nation, with Pioneer Charter Schools of Science (PCSS) I and II again recognized among Massachusetts’ best. Landing in the top 20 in Massachusetts for the third…
News in Brief
City of Everett Has Begun Flushing Hydrants Throughout the City The City of Everett’s Water Department has begun flushing water mains throughout the City and will continue through Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Hydrant flushing will be performed Mondays – Fridays…
Area Banks Participate in End Homelessness Campaign
Special to the Times-Free Press A group of Massachusetts-based banks recently celebrated a campaign that raised awareness and $300,000 for nonprofit Heading Home, which works to end homelessness. During last Friday’s Red Sox – Orioles game, bank representatives appeared on…
DiDomenico Pushes To Raise Cash Assistance for Families Living in Poverty
Last week, Senator Sal DiDomenico testified alongside Lift our Kids Coalition members and allies before the Legislature’s Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee in support of his proposal to raise cash assistance grants for families in “Deep Poverty.” The…
DeMaria Announces New Date for Fiesta Del Río 2023
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett, in partnership with El Mundo Boston and Rumba 97.7, will host the second annual Fiesta Del Río on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at…
Area Groups Form Plastic Free Mass
Over a dozen community and environmental groups have joined forces to form Plastic Free Mass, a new coalition dedicated to ending the use of polluting plastic. The group will push for new policies to protect our Commonwealth’s residents and natural…