Counter to the sentiment in Everett, State Education Secretary Jim Peyser told a group of educators last Friday that all school districts should make it a goal to get students back in school, even before a COVID-19 vaccine is available…
Month: February 2021
Rob DiLoreto Ready to Carry on Crimson Tide’s Proud Sports Tradition
Rob DiLoreto played youth baseball, Pop Warner football, Immaculate Conception CYO basketball and Everett High School baseball and football, so he knows first hand about the great tradition of Everett sports. “Obviously I’m filled with pride and humility right now…
A Comprehensive Approach to Senior Housing in Everett
Construction is officially underway in Everett for the newest development project from The Neighborhood Developers (TND). A non-profit community development corporation based in Chelsea, TND is known for the award-winning Box District and other community development projects in Chelsea and Revere. There…
Historic Property: The Beehive of Elkdom: 42 Church Street Was Home to Everett Elks Lodge
(The following is a weekly feature in the Independent based on the City’s 2018 Historic Property Survey done to note the many little-known historically significant properties within the city.) Architectural Description: Constructed in 1949, the former Elks Home is a…
COVID-19 Vaccine Transportation for Seniors
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is offering free transportation services to Everett seniors 60 years and older to nearby COVID-19 vaccine sites. “As the next phase of vaccine distribution is approaching, MVES…
City of Everett COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett Health Department in partnership with Cataldo EMS will be administering COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, February 6, and Sunday, February 7, between 9am-5pm at Pope John XXIII High School…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Rodriguez Named to Lasell University Dean’s List Joel Rodriguez of Everett (02149) was named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts. Joel Rodriguez of Everett was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance…
Baker Signs Transportation Bond Bill, Everett Gets $10 Million
Representative Joe McGonagle and Mayor Carlo DeMaria are pleased to announce that the recently signed transportation bond bill includes $10 million to address issues surrounding Sweetser Circle in Everett. “We waited a long time for this bill to finally get…
EFD Selected to Participate in Community Risk Reduction Pilot Program
The Everett Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard on Community…
City of Everett Develops Call Center to Assist Seniors With COVID-19 Vaccine Sign Up
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that on Monday, February 1, City of Everett employees, led by the Constituent Services Department, assisted hundreds of Everett senior citizens in making appointments to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. Understanding the need of…