Special To The Independent One of legendary college football ABC-TV play-by-play broadcaster Keith Jackson’s most memorable lines was, “He’s only a sophomore.” What made it sound so special was how Jackson used his Southern accent to draw out the syllables…
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David Lindsey Announces Run for School Committee At-Large
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is David (Wayne) Lindsey, Jr. and I am a candidate for School Committee At-Large. I have spent most of my adult life working with children, families,…
Santacroce Announces Run for School Committee Ward Three
Emphasizing that there is “no higher priority” in the City of Everett than providing the best possible education to its young citizens, Robert A. Santacroce announced his candidacy today for School Committee, Ward Three, voted city-wide. It is Robert’s belief…
Encore Designated as the ‘Official Hotel of the New England Patriots”
Encore Boston Harbor and Kraft Sports and Entertainment announced a multi-year partnership and designation as the “Official Hotel” of the six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. Robert DeSalvio, president of Encore Boston Harbor, said, “It’s an honor to become the official…
Open house on Emergency Preparedness Set for Sept. 26
Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr along with the Everett Health Department and Substance Abuse and Prevention Coordinators will hold an Open House on Thursday Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. in the Keverian Room at City Hall. September is Emergency Preparedness month…
EHS Culinary Arts program Begin Preparing Food for Senior Lunch
Last week, in preparation for a new food initative, Mayor Carlo DeMaria met with students from the Culinary Arts Program at Everett High School as they ramped up efforts to begin serving food for the Senior Lunch Program at the…
State Labor Report for August Released
Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for August: • The state’s August total unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Sept. 20. • The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts…
Community Art Walk to Have Ribbon Cutting on Oct. 1
Integral Arts Everett cordially invites residents to the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting event for the Everett Community Art Walk on Tuesday, October 1st at 11am in front of Everett City Hall at 484 Broadway. Mayor Carlo DeMaria will be…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Awarded $3,000 to Support its Mobile Mental Health Program
Mystic Valley Elder Services Awarded $3,000 to Support its Mobile Mental Health Program Mystic Valley Elder Services was recently awarded $3,000 by the Magellan Cares Foundation toward its Mobile Mental Health program, a much needed resource that plays an important…
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Lasell University Welcomes New Students Lasell University welcomed more than 580 new students to its Newton, Massachusetts campus this month. Marcgavin Metellus of Everett became a Management student at Lasell this fall. Godson Tumpson of Everett became a Psychology student…