Council votes down funding order for $72 million in renovations at old EHS building The City Council voted by a 7-4 margin against approving the $72 million in funding needed to perform renovations at the old Everett High School building…
Month: September 2024
Crimson Tide Pop Warner President Brian Dimond will not seek re-election
By Independent Staff Brian Dimond, who is the current president of Crimson Tide Pop Warner and has been involved in youth football and cheerleading organizations for the last 33 years, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election as…
From the Eagles and Huskies to the Everett Crimson Tide PW
For the last 33 plus years when August 1 came around you knew that it was football season throughout the city of Everett. It just felt like something special and on that same August 1, you knew I would be…
State Health Officials Announce Additional Human Cases of West Nile Virus
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV). All three individuals are in their 60s. One is a woman who was exposed in southern Bristol County.…
McGonagle wins Democratic primary for State Rep.
Rep. Joseph McGonagle secured the Democratic nomination in the Sept. 3 primary election in Everett. McGonagle showed strength at the polls across the city, garnering 1,494 votes to defeat Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese, who received 718 votes. There is no Republican…
News Briefs
DeMaria Announces Upcoming Council on Aging Events for September and October Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events and celebrations for Everett’s older adults throughout September and October. Hispanic…
Summer Shack Celebrates Sept. Birthdays with Free 1 lb Lobster
Summer Shack, located in Back Bay and Allston, is offering a special birthday treat this September at its Boston and Cambridge locations. Guests celebrating a birthday in September can enjoy a complimentary 1lb lobster by showing proof of ID. The…
Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living set for Oct. 6; honors Jeffrey Siegal
Special to the Times Despite devastating diagnoses, the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living face each day with optimism, courage, determination and humor. ALS resident Martha Waite is a perfect…
Mayor DeMaria encourages City Council to vote favorably on funding order to convert former Everett High School
Failure to pass funding risks no action being taken on overcrowding in Everett’s schools Special to the Independent At a regular meeting of the Everett City Council on Monday, Sept. 9, the Council failed to approve funding that would have…
Everett High drops season opener to Mansfield, 45-14
The Everett High football team made some costly mistakes and Mansfield High took full advantage, handing the Crimson Tide a 45-14 defeat in the season opener Friday night at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Everett High football fans no doubt were…