SoundThinking, Inc., a leading public safety technology company that provides the ShotSpotter acoustic gunshot detection system utilized by Boston and numerous surrounding cities, joined the nation in honoring the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement officers during National Police…
Month: May 2026
City of Everett Honors Four Retiring Everett Police Officers
The City of Everett recently recognized the retirements of four longtime members of the Everett Police Department whose combined 116 years of service have made a lasting impact on the community. Honored during a retirement celebration at Everett Police Headquarters…
Community Members Place Flags at Veterans’ Graves Ahead of Memorial Day
Volunteers, veterans, students, City leaders, and community members gathered at Glenwood Cemetery on May 12 and Woodlawn Cemetery on May 14 to place American flags at the graves of veterans ahead of Memorial Day. The annual tradition was coordinated by…
Let’s Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the most solemn of our national holidays, commemorating the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by an estimated one million of our fellow citizens, which now includes the 15 members of our military who have died in…
Everett Bank Volunteers at ‘A Bed for Every Child’ Event
Council Requests Meeting with Encore Boston Harbor Officials
By Cary Shuman The City Council will invite representatives from Encore Boston Harbor to its next meeting to discuss some questions relating to the world-class resort/casino and Encore’s “lack of communications” with the 11-member board. The Council’s request for an…
Garcia Secures Major Investments for Everett in FY27 House Budget
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget, a $63.4 billion spending plan that delivers major investments in education, transportation, health care, housing, and local communities across the Commonwealth. As…
Two EHS Students Earn Jon H. Poteat Scholarships from the NTHS
Special to the Independent Everett High seniors Danica Pham and Jonatan Vasquez Trochez have been awarded Jon H. Poteat Scholarships from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), a testament to their meaningful contributions to Everett High School’s Class of 2026.…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, May 18th at 6pm. 18+. Discuss Stephen Puleo’s The Great Abolitionist! Gaming Club Parlin YA Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Join us for board games and…
News in Brief
Everett Public Library hosts a journey through music June 24 On Wednesday, June 24, Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music” at Everett Public Library at 410 Broadway, in Everett at 7…