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Month: December 2024
The Battle of the Bulge Started 80 Years Ago this Week
It was 80 years ago this week that the final big battle of WWII in Western Europe — the Battle of the Bulge — got underway. In brief, the Battle of the Bulge marked a last-ditch counter-offensive by the German…
Letter to the Editor
No need for a half day To the Editor, I am a grandfather of two elementary age students in the Everett Public Schools and have a question for Superintendent Hart and the School Committee. What is the purpose of an…
EHS Roundup
EHS boys edge Revere 59-55 in season-opener; host Somerville On Friday Cristian Vasquez took some deep breaths and then calmly sank two clutch free throws with 4.8 seconds remaining to seal an exciting 59-55 triumph for the Everett High boys…
Progress Made
Seventh-and-eighth grade academy looking to use old EHS building By Cary Shuman The issue of using the old Everett High School building for a seventh-and-eighth grade academy will move forward with a neighborhood meeting on the issue set to take…
Councillors Smith, Rogers Offer Differing Viewpoints on Live Animal Testing Issue
By Cary Shuman The City Council voted by a 5-4 margin to send a request by Councilor-at-Large Stephanie Smith to the Legislative Affairs Committee on amending an ordinance on the issue of live animal testing at future life science centers…
City of Everett lights Christmas Tree in Celebration of the Holiday Season
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec. 6 at Everett Square in celebration of the holiday season. The City spread holiday cheer with many fun and free activities including…
Everett is Well Prepared for the Upcoming Winter
Special to the Independent With the snow season now upon us, the City of Everett is well prepared for snow removal measures. Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently met with his senior staff to ensure that the procedures, staffing, and supplies for…
La Colaborativa Deploys $2 million Climate Future Initiative to Empower Young Adults
Special to the Independent La Colaborativa deploys $2 million climate future initiative to empower young adults Special to the Independent La Colaborativa recently announced the launch of its Climate Future Initiative, the largest climate-tech workforce training, career readiness, and economic…
EHS Boys Basketball Opens Season at Revere
The Everett High boys basketball team will open its 2025 season tomorrow (Thursday) evening when coach Gerry Boyce and his Crimson Tide made the short trek eastward on the Revere Beach Parkway to meet Greater Boston League (GBL) rival Revere.…