Month: June 2024
Everett High School and the Community: Mr. Sutera and The Wave Club Recognized by Portal to Hope
Council Postpones Action on Roof Repairs for Old EHS Building
After hearing a presentation by Supt. of Schools Bill Hart on a plan to convert the old Everett High School into a school for Everett’s seventh and eighth graders, the City Council voted by a 7-4 margin against an order…
Garcia Votes in Favor of Comprehensive Opioid Bill
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging opioid bill which covers the licensure of recovery coaches, makes opioid overdose reversal drugs more accessible, protects harm reduction providers, and removes barriers that new mothers in recovery…
DiDomenico Supports Bill To Boost Benefits, Services, and Promote Inclusivity for Veterans
Special to the Independent Senator DiDomenico recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation that will boost support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the state who have served in the United States military, including…
McGonagle Addresses City Council and Residents
Rep. Joseph McGonagle chose the Everett City Council meeting on Monday night “to address misinformation being circulated concerning the Mass House of Representatives and myself regarding veterans’ benefits.” Following are his remarks: Good evening Mr. Pres., Councilors, members in the…
Crowning Moment Longmore Puts On a Show at Shortstop in Agganis All-Star Softball Game
Representing Everett High School as a student-athlete for the last time, Emma Longmore made a statement about her athletic versatility and superior talent. Longmore, the Crimson Tide’s GBL All-Star second baseman this season, moved over to the starting shortstop position…
Three Years Ago This Week, Racial Hatred Came to Our Area
It was three years ago this week when an unspeakable act of violence, motivated by racial hatred, befell the peaceful seaside community of Winthrop. The tranquility of a typical, early-summer Saturday afternoon was shattered when a 28 year-old white man,…
No End in Sight for Housing Crisis
Everyone on all sides of the political and economic spectrums are in agreement that there is a drastic shortage of housing in this country. But similar to the adage about the weather, though everyone is talking about it, no one…