Renowned author/illustrator Ralph Masiello made a return visit to the Everett Public Schools (EPS) last week, presenting to a variety of grade levels at multiple schools in the district. Masiello specializes in creating age-appropriate programs that are “fun, funny, and…
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Building Momentum For a New High School: Everett Advances to a Critical Phase of the MSBA Process
Everett has taken an essential stride forward in its relentless pursuit of a new high school, as the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has notified the city that its Statement of Interest has advanced to the Eligibility Period. “This is…
DiDomenico and Senate Pass Wheelchair Warranty Reform
Senator DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously to strengthen consumer protections for wheelchair users. An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities—S.2541—requires all wheelchairs to come with warranties, extends the minimum warranty period to…
News Briefs
City Offices Closed Monday, Jan. 15 as Everett Observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Trash will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed for the rest of the week City offices will be closed to the public…
Everett Public Libraries Launch the “24 in ‘24” Reading Challenge
The Everett Public Libraries are excited to announce the commencement of the “24 in ‘24” reading challenge, inviting community members to participate in a year long reading journey that will culminate in a prize funded by the Friends of the…
Willcox’s 2023 Season Was One for the Brown University Record Books: His Senior Success Is Just the Beginning
By Sydney Ciano The 23-year-old Everett native, Jake Willcox, has returned home for winter break coming off of his breakout season with Brown University. The starting quarterback and captain immediately felt at home with the Bears, and his senior season…
MVES Receives Grant To Innovate Caregiver Support: MVES and TCF Create Unique Strategies To Help Families
The MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services recently awarded Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) a grant to advance MVES’ mission of supporting family caregivers in the Greater Boston and North of Boston area. The grant program focuses on…
City Council Honors Outgoing Councilors
The Everett City Council honored its outgoing members during a ceremony Dec. 26 in the Council Chambers. Ward 5 Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Ward 3 Councilor Darren Costa, Ward 6 Councilor Al Lattanzi, and Councilor-at-Large Richard Dell Isola each delivered farewell…
Appreciation: Former Everett School Committee Member Allen Panarese Dies at 67
Special to the Independent Family and friends are mourning the loss of Allen Panarese, a lifelong resident who dedicated his life to public service and helping others in the community. Mr. Panarese, who served on the Everett School Committee for…