For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2024 will mark 56 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Month: January 2024
Replace Belichick? Good Luck With That!
As we are writing this at the beginning of the week, there is rampant speculation that the Patriots are going to fire Bill Belichick, who undeniably is the greatest football coach of all time. Yes, he had a great quarterback…
EHS Roundup
Eveillard, Michel Are Top Performers for EHS Boys Track in GBL Tri-Meet Although the Everett High boys indoor track and field team came up short to Greater Boston League (GBL) rivals Malden (58-42) and Somerville (70-30) in a tri-meet held…
City Council Honors Outgoing Councilors
The Everett City Council honored its outgoing members during a ceremony Dec. 26 in the Council Chambers. Ward 5 Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Ward 3 Councilor Darren Costa, Ward 6 Councilor Al Lattanzi, and Councilor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola each delivered farewell…
Appreciation: Former Everett School Committee Member Allen Panarese Dies at 67
Special to the Independent Family and friends are mourning the loss of Allen Panarese, a lifelong resident who dedicated his life to public service and helping others in the community. Mr. Panarese, who served on the Everett School Committee for…
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2024 Resident Parking Sticker Program Has Begun
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the official start date for the 2024 Resident Parking Sticker program. Starting Tuesday, January 2, vehicle owners must submit an online application in order to obtain their parking sticker…
Artsemerson Presents Moby Dick
ArtsEmerson, Boston’s leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, is excited to kick off its 2024 season with renowned director Yngvild Aspeli and the endlessly inventive Norwegian theater company,…
Winter Pet Safety Tips
It’s been a rough winter so far in many parts of the country. If you’re a pet owner, that means you’ll also need to keep your pets out of harm’s way. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization…
Middle School Robotics Update: Lafayette Lions Advance to State Championship
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) sent seven middle-school robotics teams to the First Lego League Robotics Qualifier on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Revere High School. Congratulations to the students and their teachers, as every EPS team finished in the…