With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade approaching on Sunday, March 17, we urge our public safety officials to plan for enforcing the laws which prohibit drinking in public, especially by underage drinkers. Last year in…
Author: Independent Staff
Obituaries 03-06-2024
Michael Doyle Retired Educator Michael A. Doyle of Everett entered into eternal rest unexpectedly, March 3rd in the Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in Malden, Mike lived in Everett for most of his life. teacher at the Everett Vocational High School…
Everett and Chelsea Join Together To Celebrate Federal Funds for Island End River Project
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley visited Chelsea City Hall to help celebrate the $750,000 in federal funding she secured for Chelsea and Everett’s Island End River Coastal Flood Resilience Project. Officials from both cities, including Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez and Everett…
City Highlights Black Athletes in Series of Events
Special to the Independent The City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department hosted a series of events titled “Journey of Champions: Black History Month Everett Athletics Celebration” from Tuesday, Feb. 19 to Friday, Feb. 23, highlighting Everett’s Black athletes…
Everett Voters Will Cast Their Ballots March 5 in U.S. Presidential Primary
Everett residents will go the polls Tuesday, March 5 to vote in the Democrat or Republican U.S. Presidential Primary. Everett Director of Elections Danielle Pietrantonio said that polls in the city will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8…
Deveney Explains Deadlines, Parameters for ARPA Funds
Erin Deveney, the Chief of Staff at City Hall, gave the members of the City Council an overview of the status of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for which the city is now ready to accept applications for…
Everett Citizens Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) grant application for Year 5, Round 2 is now available. The request limit for this round of funding is set at $10,000. All…
DiDomenico Joins Supporters of Head Start Programs at a Celebration
Special to the Record Senator Sal DiDomenico joined Head Start advocates from across Massachusetts for Head Start Day at the State House. Over 300 Head Start program staff, parents, advocates, and partners gathered in the State House to celebrate the…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Take-Home Bookmark Kits, Adult Circulation Desk. All month long. Double the Books, Double the Fun! Take home two books and snag a FREE take-home bookmark kit just for you. It’s a literary treat you won’t want…
Council Provided Update On City-Owned Ambulance Service
Provisional Fire Chief Joseph Hickey provided statistics on the operation of the city-owned ambulance following a request for an update by Councilor-at-Large Michael Marchese. The chief’s update coincided with an appearance by former councilor Al Lattanzi during the public participation…