The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced it is offering free, weekly written exams for those interested in beginning their careers as correction officers. Individuals wishing to take the exam may indicate their interest by visiting middlesexsheriff.org/recruitment and submitting their name, telephone…
Month: September 2022
Reia Briggs-Connor Returns to Chelsea With Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team
Reia Briggs-Connor, a former Chelsea High School cheerleading team captain and New England Patriots professional cheerleader, returned to her hometown of Chelsea Saturday for a special performance by her Phunk Phenomenon dance team at Chelsea Day. Briggs, who has built…
Hurricane Fiona Was a Warning
We’re all aware by now that climate change is dramatically impacting our weather, particularly by increasing the intensity of major weather events such as hurricanes. In our little corner of the world, significant weather events have been few and far…
Alcohol Ignition Interlocks Would Be A Good Idea
The National Highway Transportation Board (NTSB) recently made the recommendation that automobile manufacturers should be required to install ignition interlock devices (IID) into all new motor vehicles to prevent those who drink alcohol from operating a motor vehicle. According to…
Guest Op-Ed: Make Today a Good Day
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is one day at a time. You don’t have tomorrow. You hope for tomorrow but it’s not guaranteed. We plan for tomorrow. We save for tomorrow and look forward to tomorrow. Today is what we have.…
EHS Roundup
EHS Field Hockey Wins Two Contests The Everett High field hockey team earned a pair of impressive victories this past week, defeating two non-league rivals, Northeast Regional, 6-0, and Greater Lowell, 11-1. In the triumph over the Lady Golden Knights,…
Obituaries 09-28-2022
Salvatore S. Cravotta October 19, 1931 – September 25, 2022 Salvatore S. Cravotta passed away at the Don Orione Nursing Home on September 25 at the age of 90. Sal was an avid Boston sports fan. As a young man,…
McGonagle, Colleagues Tour Irish Naval Vessel
Special to the Independent Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle toured the Irish Naval ship, the L.E. James Joyce with House colleagues who are also members of the Irish-American Caucus. The James Joyce was docked at Fan Pier Boulevard from September…
Katy Rogers-Inspired Outdoor TheaterProject Is Completed at Wehner Park
When the pandemic hit Everett hard two years ago, Katy Rogers proposed the construction of an outdoor movie theater at Wehner Park as a recreational option during times when social distancing regulations were in effect. The work at the park…
School Committee Hears Options for School Buildings
Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani outlined three options, including using the former Pope John XXIII High School as a middle school for grades 7 and 8, at Monday night’s School Committee meeting in order to alleviate the overcrowding situation in…