By Cary Shuman Peter Forte, known to many as the “Bill Belichick of Youth Football” in recognition of his amazing record of success, has joined the coaching staff at Everett High School. Crimson Tide head coach Rob DiLoreto has announced…
Month: July 2025
Public Defender Attorneys Deserve Fair Compensation
The ongoing work stoppage by the public defender attorneys who are part of what is known as the Bar Advocates program needs to be resolved by the legislature as soon as possible. The Bar Advocates are private attorneys who are…
Hundreds Gather at Glendale Park for Everett’s Third Annual Nepal Day Celebration
On Sunday, July 20, the City of Everett proudly partnered with the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) to host the third annual Nepal Day celebration at Glendale Park. The event drew hundreds of attendees who came together to honor and…
A Bright and Beautiful New Look
Everett artist Kevin Angulo begins an exciting mural project at Walgreens By Cary Shuman Where there now exists a barren white wall in Everett Square, a blue jay will fly. Kevin Angulo, a lifelong artist, has launched a substantial…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Gaming Club, Parlin Meeting Room, Mondays and Wednesdays in July and August, 2-3pm. Join us for board games on Mondays and multiplayer video games on Wednesdays! For ages 12 and up. Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting…
All Candidates Advance to Final Election on November 4
By Cary Shuman City Clerk Sergio Cornelio confirmed Tuesday that there will be not be a preliminary election in Everett, meaning that all candidates who have had their nomination papers certified will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 4…
Boston Harbor Now Announces First-ever Overnight Camping Experience on Spectacle Island
Special to the Independent For the first time ever, campers can sleep under the stars on Spectacle Island. Boston Harbor Now invites you to Camp Spectacle—a one-of-a-kind overnight adventure packed with s’mores, stargazing, ranger-led walks, and breathtaking views of the…
DeMaria Announces August Council on Aging Programming and Events
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events, along with new and recurring programming, that are intended for adults aged 60 and above. The following is a list of…
News in Brief
Arts for Everett night of enchantment and fantasy On August 8, from 5-8 p.m., Arts for Everett is holding a night of enchantment and fantasy fun for teens and young adults ages 16-25. We are holding this event to promote…
NeighborHealth Awarded Funding to Increase Pipeline of Behavioral Health Professionals
Special to The Independent NeighborHealth has been awarded $324,000 in funding through Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Behavioral Health Supervising Clinicians Incentive Program (SCIP) to support the health center’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the capacity and…