By Cary Shuman The City Council voted to delay action on placing a nonbinding referendum on the ballot to determine whether Everett residents favor a professional soccer stadium being built on lower Broadway until its Aug. 11 meeting. The Kraft…
Author: Independent Staff
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
The Everett Public Libraries will be closed Friday, July 4th in celebration of Independence Day. Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group, Parlin Meeting Room, and Zoom. Monday, June 30th at 6pm. 18+. Susan Orlean’s The Library Book examines the…
Thank You, Dianne Lees
By State Rep. Joe McGonagle Someday, when I look back on my career as State Rep., I’ll be very proud of all the things I’ve accomplished. The legislation we’ve passed, the constituents served, etc. It’s been 12 years and they’ve…
Everett Honors Departed Firefighters at Memorial Ceremony
The City of Everett joined with the Everett Fire Department (EFD) and Everett Fireman’s Relief Association for the annual Everett Firefighters Memorial Sunday on Sunday, June 8 at the Ferry Street fire station to honor all the departed members. Led…
City of Everett Commemorates Juneteenth with Community Celebration
On Thursday, June 19, the City of Everett, in partnership with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), 98.1 The Urban Heat, Zion Church Ministries, and The World Famous D’Burger, hosted an event in celebration of Juneteenth at…
Everett Hosts First Annual Recovery Dodgeball Tournament
On Saturday, June 14, The City of Everett recently hosted the First Annual Recovery Dodgeball Tournament at the Everett Recreation Center. This event was made possible through a partnership between the City of Everett’s Youth Development and Enrichment Department (YDE)…
Local Students in the News
Hickey-Schultz named toDean’s List The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Rebecca Hickey-Schultz of Everett has been named to its Spring 2025 Dean’s List. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12…
Iran Finally Reaps What it is has Sown
The decision by President Donald Trump to assist the Israeli effort in setting back Iran’s nuclear weapons program should be applauded by every person who realizes that Iran’s attainment of nuclear weaponry would be disastrous for the world. The Russian…
The Gay Rights Movement Began 56 Years ago this Week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events of June 28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid at the…
Obituaries 06-25-2025
Dianne Lees Legislative aide and constituent services director for State Rep. Joe McGonagle Dianne R. (Zerigian) Lees passed away peacefully at Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge following a brief illness on June 15, 2025. Born October 21, 1950 in Haverhill, she…