A massive brush fire, fueled by the ignition of Phragmites via a homeless encampment near the Gateway Mall, has brought an immediate effort to identify and clear the invasive Phragmites from Everett’s waterfront and marsh areas. The fire on April…
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Without Visits, Traditional Process, Seniors Take Risks in Choosing Colleges
Choosing a college is typically a rite of passage whereby students, their guidance counselors and the families take time to analyze finances, take in-person tours of campuses and check out their financial aid packages. It’s a slow and methodical process…
How the Everett PD Is Honoring Their Commitment to Public Service
When the world shutdown in March 2020, a lot of things changed, including the role of Officer Jillian Donnelly of the Everett Police Department. When her main role as a School Resource Officer was put on hold as schools were…
DiBiaso Leads CM to Mass. Football’s Top Ranking
Everett resident John DiBiaso finds himself in a familiar position at the end of another high school football season: head coach of the top-ranked team in Massachusetts. DiBiaso’s Catholic Memorial football team wrapped up an undefeated season with a 23-19…
From the Mayor’s Office: Meet the Team: Officer Jillian Donnelly
What do you do in the City? “I am the School Resource Officer. I have been in this position since January. Prior to this, I was a Patrol Officer. Since the children have not been in school, I have been…
Harbor Lounge Set to Debut at Encore on April 23
As Encore Boston Harbor continues to expand its resort offerings, the company announced this week phase one of a new dining and lounge venue, Harbor Lounge, opening on Friday, April 23. Located off the Garden Lobby, Harbor Lounge will feature…
News In Brief
Mayor DeMaria’s Summer Youth Program Mayor DeMaria is pleased to announce that the annual Summer Youth Program is accepting applications. Through this program, participants are given the opportunity to gain work experience throughout the City, network, and build new skills…
COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly from Last Week
The numbers of COVID-19 cases in Everett has increased in the past week to 134 cases, up from 119 last week. This week there were 134 new cases reported, though in recent days there have been far fewer than at…
Everett Receives 2021 EBEE Award for Leadership
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett received the 2021 Environmental Business Council New England, Inc. (EBC) EBEE Award for Leadership by a Non-Profit Organization. This award was shared among 20 municipalities and other collaborators…
Historic Properties: First Everett High School Steeped in Local Educational History
(The following is an occasional feature in the Independent based on the City’s 2018 Historic Property Survey done to note the many little-known historically significant properties within the city.) Architectural Description: The former Everett High School building is a notable…