Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they have a personal connection to a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in…
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EHS Roundup
EHS Softball Team Nips Somerville, 7-6 The Everett High softball team earned its first victory of the season in walk-off fashion, defeating Greater Boston League rival Somerville, 7-6, in extra innings last Thursday at Glendale Park. Celeste Fuccillo tossed all…
Obituaries 06-02-2021
Eva May Adamson Lifelong Revere Resident Eva May Adamson, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on May 31 at the age of 85. Born in Revere on October 11, 1935, she was one of 11 children raised by her late…
Annual Haitian Flag-Raising Ceremony
Moving Mountains!
Alfred Lattanzi Announces His Candidacy for Ward 6 Council
Alfred Lattanzi officially announced his candidacy for Ward 6 City Councilor, the following is his statement: Being the first to take out nomination papers for the position when they became available last week. “After much consideration, I have decided to…
DiPierro Garners Local Labor Union Support
Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony DiPierro has announced the endorsements of several local labor organizations for his re-election campaign this week. To date, his campaign has received the support of The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, Laborers Local 22, I.B.E.W…
Erik Costin Will Always Be Everett at Heart
Special to the Independent Erik Costin grew up in Everett in the 80’s and 90’s and attended Everett Schools. He graduated from Everett High School in 1998 and was a remarkable basketball player for Everett High School. He received numerous…
Never Boastful, Quietly Proud – Acclaimed State Police Investigator, Veteran and First Security Founder Dick Barry Passes Away at 88
Richard J. “Dick” Barry, a proud Everett native, passed away at 88 years old. Dick was an old-school cop, investigator and soldier and whose spectacular career accomplishments are in contrast to the humble, caring, and giving man who never strayed…
News in Brief
Everett Celebrates Pride Month Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will be raising the Pride Flag on Tuesday, June 1 to celebrate Pride Month. The ceremony will be held at 11am outside of City…