June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Month: June 2024
Obituaries 4-12-24
John O’Connor Retired postal worker and retired City of Everett employee, lifetime member of Everett/Saugus Elks and prior owner of The Parkway Pub in Everett John J. O’Connor, a lifelong Everett resident, passed away on June 9, 2024. The beloved…
Large crowd attends fundraiser for DeMaria
Special to the Independent Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria was joined by a large crowd of family, friends, and supporters at a fundraiser May 30 at Anthony’s, Malden. Former Mayor David Ragucci introduced Mayor DeMaria, stating, “It’s not an easy job,…
Officials Honor Chief Mazzie on Retirement
Special to the Independent City of Everett staff recently joined with elected officials and community members at Everett police headquarters to wish Chief Steven A. Mazzie all the best in retirement. Mayor Carlo DeMaria presented a citation on behalf of…
Congratulations EHS Class of 2024
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Four-hundred-eighty-eight Everett High School graduates gathered at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium for their graduation exercises on June 1. “This ceremony marks a new and special beginning,” said keynote speaker, Jennifer Peñate, Weekend Evening Anchor…
Rep. Garcia Backs Landmark Veterans Legislation in Massachusetts House
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed legislation that honors veterans in Massachusetts by broadening the definition of a veteran, increasing tax credits and state benefits that they are eligible for, and modernizing the services that…
City of Everett Holds Monthly Lunch and Learn
The City of Everett recently held its Lunch and Learn for the month of May at Everett City Hall. This month’s program featured guest panelists to discuss mental health in the workplace, schools and beyond. City employees were pleased to…
EHS STEM Club Competes in Ten80 Event
Competition Takes Students to the Famed Charlotte Motor Speedway The Everett High School (EHS) STEM Club traveled to the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina to compete in the Ten80 Student Racing Competition and the Ten80 Automated Vehicle Competition, a…
Applied Science!
EHS Students Showcase their Work to Industry Leaders Everett High School (EHS) STEM Academy students had the prestigious honor of displaying and discussing their work at the Massachusetts Applied Learning Showcase at the TRACK at new balance on Friday, May…
Let us never forget those who went ashore on D-Day
Eighty years ago this week, on June 6, 1944, the United States and its allies launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Almost 133,000 troops, supported by 7,000 ships and 195,000 naval personnel, plus almost 12,000 aircraft, landed on…