By Mayor Carlo DeMaria Several times in this space, I have outlined my vision for transportation in the City. One where we reduce our dependency on personal vehicles, build a reliable transit system, and create affordable and attractive options to…
Author: Independent Staff
Letters to the Editor
Let’s put our differences aside Dear Editor, At Monday’s Council meeting, I sat and listened as Mayor DeMaria’s attorneys answered questions and offered information regarding the Mayor’s campaign expenditures. The Mayor’s campaign expenditures are permissible under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter…
EHS Sports Roundup
EHS girls basketball hosts Reading tonight in state tourney game The Everett High girls basketball team will open play in the Division 1 North Sectional of the MIAA State Basketball Tournament this evening when the Lady Crimson Tide will host…
Obituaries 02-26-2020
David Thomas Butler, Sr. Retired Everett Fire Chief David Thomas Butler, Sr, Retired Everett Fire Chief and longtime North Reading resident, passed away at home on Feb. 19 surrounded by his loved ones, following a long and courageous fight with…
Black History Month Celebration
Celebrating Black History Month
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Matthew Bullock: Coaching pioneer and distinguished public servant EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Arthur E. Jordan: 1st African American City Councilor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories of many black residents…
Councilor McLaughlin Pulls Nomination Papers at State House
On Tuesday, February 11, Councilor Michael McLaughlin officially pulled Nomination Papers for of state representative. After seven years on the City Council, learning daily the needs and desires of the local residents and business owners, Councilor McLaughlin said he is…
Reverend Mimi Daniel Honored at the State House
Reverend Myreille “Mimi” Daniel of the North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church was honored at the State House on Tuesday by the Mass. Black and Latino Legislative Caucus as part of their Second Annual Black Excellence on the Hill ceremony. The…