On Friday, May 30, Pioneer Charter School of Science I (Everett) and II (Saugus) honored their Class of 2025 in a joint graduation ceremony at Rivergreen Park in Everett, celebrating a resilient and high-achieving group of students who overcame the…
Month: June 2025
News in Brief
City Offices Closed Thursday, June 19 as Everett Observes Juneteenth City offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, June 19, as Everett observes the Juneteenth holiday. City offices will re-open on Monday, June 23, with regular hours for…
Everett Community Joins Together for Spring Cleanup Day
Special to the Independent On Saturday, May 17, the City of Everett joined together with multiple community organizations and residents throughout the city for the City’s annual Spring Cleanup event. From Rivergreen Park to Glendale Park and the many streets…
Israel has No Choice
Israel’s decision to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities not only comes as no surprise, but should be welcomed by everyone who understands that the only threats to world peace come from the authoritarian rulers of the Axis of…
Happy Juneteenth
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and freed the slaves in Texas pursuant to President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had gone…
Near the Water? Watch Your Children!
With school out and summer vacation season upon us, we wish to remind our readers of the need to exercise extreme vigilance whenever they are near the water, whether at a pool, a lake, or the ocean, with young children.…
Congratulations Class of 2025
Everett High School held its Graduation Exercises at the Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Students became graduates after years of hard work and determination as their city celebrates proudly the achievements of the Class of 2025.
DiDomenico Secures Over $2 million in FY 26 Budget
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico secured $625,000 for organizations and schools in the district, and over $1.5 million for statewide programs in the $61.4 billion state budget passed by the Senate. These local investments will support school arts…
Arts Fest Everett ’25 Set for June 21
Arts Fest Everett ’25 returns to Swan Street Park on June 21, from 3 to 7p.m. with its signature blend of creativity, community, and celebration. Hosted by Art Lab Everett and now in its fourth year, this free outdoor festival…
Statements on the TIF Agreement
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria “I have been working with the proponents of The Sofia since 2022 as part of my commitment to bring diverse projects to Everett to help generate new revenue and replace run down properties with cleaner projects…