We’d like to take a moment to express our appreciation to Gov. Charlie Baker, who has demonstrated incredible leadership during the past nine months of a crisis that is unprecedented in our state’s history. Day-after-day, Gov. Baker has confronted a…
Author: Independent Staff
Remember the Needy
We saw a statistic the other day that was absolutely mind-numbing: 18% of all Americans, and 24% of American children, do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. We mention this because during this Christmas season, when many…
Guest Op-Ed: Disappointment in Expanded Abortion
By Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts The consistent teaching of the Catholic Church is that life begins at conception and ends with natural death. As the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts, we at all times hold firm to that teaching so…
Letters to the Editor
The Holy Season of Christmas To the Editor: My dear friends in Christ, close your eyes, fold your hands. For a moment let your sorrow fade. Why, oh, why are you afraid? Has this world stripped you of your faith?…
Obituaries 12-16-2020
John Henry Piantedosi Last Surviving Family Member and Founder of the Piantedosi Baking Company John Henry Piantedosi, “Papa” or “The Baker,” a lifelong resident of Winchester and formerly of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on December 8 at the age…
Non-Traditional Holiday Tree Lighting
Toy Drive Donations
Cases of COVID-19 Continue to Stay in Double Digits Day After Day
The numbers of COVID-19 cases in Everett were on a roller coaster ride over the past week, spiking likely due to Thanksgiving holiday gatherings, then settling back down again early this week. The City saw the most cases reported over…
COVID-19 Testing Site for Seniors
The City of Everett will be offering COVID-19 testing to seniors at Pope John XXIII High School beginning on Wednesday, December 9. Testing at this new location will occur every Wednesday, 5-8pm and Friday, 9am-noon through December 31. Due to…
Community Briefs
Waterfront Transportation Meeting The City of Everett invites you to join us on Wednesday, Dec. 9 @ 6 PM for our first public meeting as part of the Everett Riverfront District Master Plan. The meeting will be livestreamed on the…