McLaughlin Enters Race For State Rep. Dear Editor: It’s not often that someone gets to say that they have been able to pursue their lifelong dream. For me, I have had that privilege to serve the people of Everett as…
Month: February 2020
EHS Sports Roundup
EHS Girls Basketball Claims GBL Crown The Everett High girls basketball team clinched an undisputed and undefeated Greater Boston League championship with a pair of victories over GBL rivals Malden and Somerville this past week. The Lady Crimson Tide concluded…
Obituaries 02-12-2020
Lorraine ‘Lorrie’ Bruno Ten Year Everett Ward Councilor and Past President of Everett Women’s Volleyball League Lorraine “Lorrie” Bruno, a lifelong resident of Everett, entered into eternal rest at home on Friday, Feb. 7. Born in Everett, Lorrie retired from…
Senator Markey Visits Everett
Sporting Success: Fenelon Balances Sports Journalism, Communications and Coaching
When Michelle Fenelon was growing up in Everett, she would often sneak out at night. However, she wasn’t headed out of the house for mischief. Rather, she was headed to the television to sneak a peek at a close basketball,…
Major Concerns: Two Councilors Reject Donation from ExxonMobil as News of CLF Lawsuit Surfaces
At the City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, Councilors Gerly Adrien and Michael McLaughlin voted against accepting a donation from the ExxonMobil Corporation destined for the Fire Department after the councilwoman made it known that the oil giant is…
Everett School Committee Approves New Deputy Superintendent
In what might end up being the first in a shake-up of the current School Administration come March 1 when new Supt. Priya Tahiliani starts work here, the School Committee on Monday night approved a new position that would serve…
Fire Union, City Still at Odds Over Chief and Assessment Center
The Everett Fire Union and the City are still at odds over the naming of Chief Tony Carli as the permanent fire chief last week – particularly when it comes to how the chief was chosen over the past three…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett: Charles & Henrietta Shearer: “Historic Hoteliers”
Special to the Independent EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories…
Essay Contest for Black History Month Announced
Special to the Independent Dr. Omar Easy of the School Department and Councilor Gerly Adrien have announced a 2020 Everett Black History Month student speech writing contest. Easy and Councilor Adrien said the goals are to strengthen Everett High senior…