By Seth Daniel When Henok Jimma and his family purchased the old Everett Sporting Goods building in Everett Square, they were well aware of the prime retail and office space in the old, gallant building. But they had a surprise…
Author: Independent Staff
Muslims in Everett on Edge,Disappointed with Presidential Orders
By Seth Daniel Many of the Muslims who immigrated to the United States and live or worship at the Everett Mosque reported this week that they are disheartened by the travel bans issued by President Donald Trump for seven Muslim-majority…
Everett Clinches Tournament Berth
The Everett High boys basketball team clinched a berth in the MIAA State Tournament with a convincing 64-52 victory over Somerville Friday night. Junior guard Ghared Boyce scored a game-high 24 points for Everett, who led 31-24 at the half.…
Letter to the Editor
We need your help My name is Joshua Guzman and I am a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 109. I am a freshman at Everett High School, enrolled in its STEAM Academy program and a two-year member of the…
Charlie Baker: A Steady Hand at the Tiller of Our Ship of State
As we were listening to Gov. Charlie Baker deliver the annual State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the legislature last week, it occurred to us how refreshing it was — and what a sense of relief…
Sports 02-01-2017
EHS Roundup EHS girls basketball team tops Malden, Somerville to claim second straight GBL title The Everett High girls basketball team, which had not won a Greater Boston League title in more than 20 years until doing so last year,…
Obituaries 02-01-2017
Mary Ann Foti Retired MIT administrative secretary Mary Ann Foti, a lifelong resident of Everett, entered into rest at home surrounded by her loving family on January 24. She was 69 years old. Born in Everett, Mary Ann was a…
Women’s March for America
Everett Councilor Mike McLaughlin, Congressman Mike Capuano. Barbara Capuano, Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party Gus Bickford, and Senator Sal DiDomenico marched on Saturday.
Police Officer Promotions
Three Everett Police were promoted in the Council Chambers on Monday evening before the City Councillors. The Council voted to appoint veteran Police Lieutenant Paul Hamilton as a Police Captain, promoted Sergeant Scott Stallbaum to the rank of Police Lieutenant…
Mangan Resigns:Cites Future Opportunities;Will be Replaced by Former Councilor Sarnie
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. City Councilor Michael Mangan resigned his seat abruptly on Monday night, as he prepares for future employment opportunities, some of which may include city positions that become available down the road. Mangan notified City Council President…