Month: August 2024
Critical Need
DeMaria, City Council agree on funding order for roof repairs at the former Everett High School Special to the Independent Following a vote of the Everett City Council, Mayor Carlo DeMaria praised the passage of a $10 million funding order…
It’s Time
Everett public schools begin 2024-25 academic year next week By Cary Shuman More than 7,500 students in the Everett public schools will begin the new academic year next Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29. Supt. of School Bill Hart…
Former Councilor McLaughlin Voices his Support for School Repairs
Former city councilor and School Committee vice-chair Michael McLaughlin made his first appearance in the Council Chambers since 2021 at Monday night’s Council meeting. McLaughlin, who addressed the Council during the public speaking portion of the meeting, said he wanted…
City to host Resource Event for International Overdose Awareness Day at Glendale Park
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will host an informational event in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Glendale Park…
Council President Van Campen Watches Meeting Remotely as he Battles COVID
By Cary Shuman Everett City Council President Robert Van Campen said Tuesday his health is “slowly improving” as he battles a case of COVID. “I got home Friday night late [from a business trip to Los Angeles] and I felt…
DiDomenico Announces Passage of Largest Housing Investment in State History
The Massachusetts Legislature has passed the Affordable Homes Act, the largest housing investment in Massachusetts history and a powerful first step in tackling the state’s housing affordability crisis. On August 6th, Governor Healey signed this historic bill into law. The…
Prattville Voice Studio is about expression and bringing out the best in people
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza In the parlor of her pastel yellow, Prattville home – with its wooden porch swing and encircling, lush garden — Marsha Johnson practices a piece that she performs along with a small chorus during…
Thank you, Attorney General Campbell
We’d like to express our congratulations, and thanks, to Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell for her efforts in securing the recent landmark $600 million settlement with the major tobacco product companies. In addition to the $600 payment this year, the…
A Great Summer for the Garden
Thanks to our mild winter, this past spring season was the most glorious in many years in our area. The early profusion of daffodils and tulips was followed by a gorgeous display of flowering crabapple trees, magnolias, and dogwoods, as…