Special to the Independent Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) welcomed Claire Bergstresser as her guest to the Presidential joint address to Congress on March 4. Claire, an Everett constituent, dedicated public servant, AFGE union member, and wheelchair user, has worked for…
Month: March 2025
City of Everett Holds Monthly Lunch and Learn
The City of Everett held its Lunch and Learn for the month of February at Everett City Hall. This month’s program, titled “Cultural Understanding in the Workplace: Part II: Cultural Competence,” is the second in a three-part series. This month’s…
Local Students in the News
UMass Amherst Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List The following Everett students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students are appointed to the Dean’s List at the end of a semester in which…
March is the Cruelest Month
According to meteorologists, “meteorological spring’” arrived last week on March 1. For those who prefer to mark the seasons astronomically, spring officially will arrive in two weeks on March 20 (at 5:01 AM), marking the vernal equinox. But regardless of…
The Real Reasons Our Natural Gas Heating Bills are So High
Everybody is complaining about the high cost of heating our homes with natural gas this winter, but this year’s spike in our bills, which has been exacerbated by the colder-than-usual winter, has been completely predictable. Massachusetts has had the 5th-highest natural gas prices…
EHS Roundup
EHS boys play well in tourney loss to BC High Although the Everett High boys basketball team came up on the short of a 67-56 decision at B.C. High in the opening round of the MIAA Division 1 state tournament…
Obituaries 03-05-2025
Dr. Alfred P. Mavilio Praticed Dentistry in Everett for 58 Years Dr. Alfred P. Mavilio died peacefully on February 25, 2025 while surrounded by family at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. Dr. Mavilio was born and raised in Everett and attended…