A privately-funded group running on the vision of Everett’s Kayla Mangan will open their doors next Tuesday, June 1, as the first LGBTQ+ Youth Space and Resource Center in the former Pope John High School. Dom Washington told the Independent…
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Fire Chief Carli Details Plan for 18 New EMS/Firefighters
Fire Chief Tony Carli appeared before the Council Monday night to discuss the first month of the new program to cross-train new firefighters as EMTs – noting that all 18 had been hired and are now working with Cataldo Ambulance…
Even After Moving, Tech Issues Plague City Council on Monday
For more than an hour, the Everett City Council appeared to have been taken over by Martians, aliens or the lollipop kids – with technical issues taking over the meeting and making every councilor and presenter appear to have a…
Alfred Lattanzi Announces His Candidacy for Ward 6 Council
Alfred Lattanzi officially announced his candidacy for Ward 6 City Councilor, the following is his statement: Being the first to take out nomination papers for the position when they became available last week. “After much consideration, I have decided to…
DiPierro Garners Local Labor Union Support
Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony DiPierro has announced the endorsements of several local labor organizations for his re-election campaign this week. To date, his campaign has received the support of The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, Laborers Local 22, I.B.E.W…
Steinberg Pulls Nomination Papers for School Committee
Everett’s Cady Steinberg got the bug to run for School Committee at least two years ago after attending a School Committee meeting, a meeting where she went to defend her sister-in-law – a teacher in the Everett Schools – but…
Two-Alarm Fire Takes Entire Home on Bellingham Ave.
Firefighters made a quick stop on a fire Saturday night in 7 Bellingham Ave. that eventually took down the home, making it a total loss. “The companies made pretty good work of it and kept it from spreading,” said Chief…
Erik Costin Will Always Be Everett at Heart
Special to the Independent Erik Costin grew up in Everett in the 80’s and 90’s and attended Everett Schools. He graduated from Everett High School in 1998 and was a remarkable basketball player for Everett High School. He received numerous…
Never Boastful, Quietly Proud – Acclaimed State Police Investigator, Veteran and First Security Founder Dick Barry Passes Away at 88
Richard J. “Dick” Barry, a proud Everett native, passed away at 88 years old. Dick was an old-school cop, investigator and soldier and whose spectacular career accomplishments are in contrast to the humble, caring, and giving man who never strayed…
News in Brief
Everett Celebrates Pride Month Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will be raising the Pride Flag on Tuesday, June 1 to celebrate Pride Month. The ceremony will be held at 11am outside of City…