We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…
Month: October 2022
The End of an Era In Mass. Politics Is at Hand
The decision by Gov. Charlie Baker not to seek re-election effectively has brought to an end an era in Massachusetts politics. Although Massachusetts voters typically have split our legislature and governorship between Democrats and Republicans for much of the past…
Guest Op-Ed: Rising Prices – One Thing You Can Do
By Glenn Mollette Reports are pointing to an 8.9% raise for Social Security recipients. While it won’t feel like enough, it may buy you a sack of groceries or a tank of gasoline. This is a big maybe on the…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Soccer Wins Two Contests The Everett High girls soccer team enjoyed a successful week, winning two of its three matches. Last Monday the Lady Crimson Tide defeated non-league rival O’Bryant High of Boston, 3-2. “We had solid, all-around…
Obituaries 10-12-2022
Gary J. Dascoli September 24, 1945 ~ October 3, 2022 On October 3, 2022, Gary J. Dascoli (Mr. Dasc) of Everett was called, as he would put it “to the Elysian fields with Achilles.” He was the most loved and respected man…
Everett Hosts 5K Walk For Ersilia
Developer Withdraws From Pope John Project
The only designated developer selected to build affordable housing at the former Pope John XXIII High School notified city officials on Monday night that it is withdrawing its proposal. “This just isn’t the right time or place for it,” said…
Everett High Races Past BC High Eagles, 42–14; Preps for Homecoming Game With Revere
When Boston College High School answered Damian Lackland’s touchdown and Jayden Prophete’s two-point conversion with its own scores in the first quarter, fans thought they were in for a hard-fought, down-to-the-wire contest. But Coach Rob DiLoreto’s Crimson Tide juggernaut would…
McGonagle Speaks at Harvard’s Brazilian Business Conference
Special to the Independent Last week, Representative Joe McGonagle had the opportunity to speak before dozens of entrepreneurs and business owners, many of whom are Brazilian immigrants, at the Harvard Club in the Boston about the importance and impact of…
News in Brief
Local Post Office will be Closed for the Holiday Post Offices across the Commonwealth will be closed on Monday, October 10, in honor of the federal holiday Columbus Day. Retail services will be unavailable and there will be no street…